Cotuí, San Germán, Puerto Rico facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cotuí
Barrio
Location of Cotuí within the municipality of San Germán shown in red
Cotuí, San Germán, Puerto Rico Location in Caribbean
Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Municipality	San Germán
Area
• Total	1.01 sq mi (2.6 km2)
• Land	1.01 sq mi (2.6 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation	620 ft (190 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	749
• Density	749/sq mi (289/km2)
	Source: 2010 Census
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)

Cotuí is a small community, also known as a barrio. It is located in the municipality of San Germán, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 749 people lived there. Cotuí is a part of the beautiful island of Puerto Rico.

A Look Back: Cotuí's History

How Puerto Rico Joined the U.S.

Long ago, Puerto Rico was a territory of Spain. After the Spanish–American War in 1898, things changed. Spain and the United States signed an agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Because of this treaty, Puerto Rico became an unincorporated territory of the United States. This means it is a part of the U.S. but does not have the same rights as a state.

Counting the People: Early Census Records

Soon after, in 1899, the United States government wanted to know how many people lived in Puerto Rico. They did a special count called a census. This first census showed that 811 people lived in the Cotuí barrio. Over the years, the population has changed. You can see how many people lived in Cotuí at different times in the table below.

Find Out More

If you want to read about Cotuí in Spanish, check out: Cotuí (San Germán) para niños

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