Consejo, Utuado, Puerto Rico facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Consejo
Barrio
Location of Consejo within the municipality of Utuado shown in red
Consejo, Utuado, Puerto Rico Location in Caribbean
Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Municipality	Utuado
Area
• Total	4.18 sq mi (10.8 km2)
• Land	4.18 sq mi (10.8 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation	2,067 ft (630 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	610
• Density	145.9/sq mi (56.3/km2)
	Source: 2010 Census
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)

Consejo is a small area, called a barrio, located in the municipality of Utuado, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 610 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the beautiful island of Puerto Rico.

History of Consejo

Consejo has an interesting history. After the Spanish–American War, which was a conflict between Spain and the United States, Puerto Rico was given to the United States. This happened because of a peace agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898.

Becoming a U.S. Territory

In 1899, Puerto Rico officially became an unincorporated territory of the United States. This means it belongs to the U.S. but is not a state and does not have all the same rights as a state.

Early Population Count

Soon after, the United States Department of War conducted a census of Puerto Rico. A census is like a big count of all the people living in a place. In 1899, the census found that 929 people lived in Consejo barrio.

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Consejo has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:

See Also

In Spanish: Consejo (Utuado) para niños

• List of communities in Puerto Rico