Collores, Orocovis, Puerto Rico facts for kids
This article is about Collores (disambiguation)|Collores. For other uses, see Collores, Orocovis, Puerto Rico (disambiguation).
Quick facts for kids
Collores
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Puerto Rico Highway 157 between Collores and Damián Abajo barrios
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Location of Collores within the municipality of Orocovis shown in red
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 Collores, Orocovis, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Orocovis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.49 sq mi (3.9 km2) |
| • Land | 1.49 sq mi (3.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,247 ft (380 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 152 |
| • Density | 102/sq mi (39/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Collores is a small area, called a barrio, located in the town of Orocovis, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 152 people lived there. It's known for its quiet, natural surroundings.
A Look at Collores' History
Puerto Rico, including areas like Collores, became a territory of the United States after the Spanish–American War. This happened in 1898, when Spain gave up control of the island.
Soon after, in 1899, the U.S. government counted the people living in Puerto Rico. They found that Collores and a nearby barrio called Cacaos had a combined population of 1,588 people.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 58 | — | |
| 1990 | 91 | 56.9% | |
| 2000 | 137 | 50.5% | |
| 2010 | 152 | 10.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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See Also
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
- For more information in Spanish for kids: Collores (Orocovis) para niños
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