Culebras Alto, Cayey, Puerto Rico facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Culebras Alto
Barrio
Location of Culebras Alto within the municipality of Cayey shown in red
Culebras Alto, Cayey, Puerto Rico Location in Caribbean
Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Municipality	Cayey
Area
• Total	1.32 sq mi (3.4 km2)
• Land	1.32 sq mi (3.4 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation	2,526 ft (770 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	252
• Density	190.9/sq mi (73.7/km2)
	Source: 2010 Census
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)

Culebras Alto is a small community, also called a barrio, located in the municipality of Cayey, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 252 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the beautiful island of Puerto Rico.

History of Culebras Alto

Puerto Rico has a long and interesting history. After the Spanish–American War in 1898, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This happened under a special agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898.

Becoming a U.S. Territory

Because of this treaty, Puerto Rico became an unincorporated territory of the United States. This means it is part of the U.S. but doesn't have all the same rights as a state.

Early Population Counts

Soon after, in 1899, the United States Department of War conducted a special count, or census, of everyone living in Puerto Rico. This census found that the combined population of Culebras Alto, along with two nearby barrios called Quebrada Arriba and Culebras Bajo, was 914 people.

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Culebras Alto has changed over the years. Here's how the population has been recorded in different U.S. censuses:

See also

• List of communities in Puerto Rico

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  In Spanish: Culebras Alto for kids