Cordillera, Ciales, Puerto Rico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cordillera
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Puerto Rico Highway 146 in Cordillera
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Location of Cordillera within the municipality of Ciales shown in red
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 Cordillera, Ciales, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Ciales |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.16 sq mi (10.8 km2) |
| • Land | 4.16 sq mi (10.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,348 |
| • Density | 564.4/sq mi (217.9/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Cordillera is a special kind of neighborhood called a barrio in the town of Ciales, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 2,348 people lived there. It's a part of the beautiful island of Puerto Rico.
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A Look at Cordillera's Past
After the Spanish–American War, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This happened because of a peace agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Puerto Rico then became an unincorporated territory of the United States. This means it is a part of the U.S. but not a state.
In 1899, the United States government counted everyone living in Puerto Rico. This count is called a census. The census found that 1,425 people lived in the Cordillera barrio at that time.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Cordillera has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,425 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,961 | 37.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,932 | −1.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,610 | −16.7% | |
| 1940 | 2,189 | 36.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,566 | −28.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,900 | — | |
| 1990 | 2,326 | 22.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,193 | −5.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,348 | 7.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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Understanding Cordillera's Sections
Barrios in Puerto Rico are like smaller parts of a town or city. They are similar to what some places call minor civil divisions. These barrios are then divided even further into smaller local areas. These smaller areas are called sectores (which means sectors in English).
Types of Sectors
The names for these sectores can be different. Some are simply called sector. Others might be named urbanización, reparto, barriada, or residencial. Each name describes a different type of community or housing area.
Main Sectors in Cordillera
Here are some of the important sectors you can find in the Cordillera barrio:
- Camino Los Pagán
- Carretera 146
- Comunidad Ortega
- Comunidad Villalobos
- Parcelas Alturas de Cordillera (also known as Parcelas Nuevas)
- Parcelas Cordillera
- Sector El Cinco
- Sector El Seis
- Sector El Siete
- Sector El Tres
- Sector Sonador
Images for kids
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Puerto Rico Highway 649 in Cordillera
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See also
In Spanish: Cordillera (Ciales) para niños
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
- List of barrios and sectors of Ciales, Puerto Rico
