Duey, Yauco, Puerto Rico facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Duey
Barrio
Location of Duey within the municipality of Yauco shown in red
Duey, Yauco, Puerto Rico Location in Caribbean
Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Municipality	Yauco
Area
• Total	3.32 sq mi (8.6 km2)
• Land	3.31 sq mi (8.6 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation	1,394 ft (425 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	1,108
• Density	335.8/sq mi (129.7/km2)
	Source: 2010 Census
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)

Duey is a special kind of neighborhood called a barrio. It is located in the town of Yauco, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 1,108 people lived in Duey.

Duey's History: From Spain to the U.S.

Long ago, Puerto Rico, including Duey, was part of Spain. After the Spanish–American War in 1898, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This was part of a peace agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898.

Puerto Rico then became a territory of the United States. In 1899, the U.S. government counted everyone living in Puerto Rico. This count is called a census. The census found that 1,264 people lived in Duey barrio at that time.

How Duey's Population Has Changed

The number of people living in Duey has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different U.S. censuses:

See Also

In Spanish: Duey para niños

• List of communities in Puerto Rico