Emajagua facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Emajagua
Barrio
Villa Pesquera in Emajagua from the nearby fishing pier
Location of Emajagua within the municipality of Maunabo shown in red
Emajagua Location in Caribbean
Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Municipality	Maunabo
Area
• Total	5.76 sq mi (14.9 km2)
• Land	4.14 sq mi (10.7 km2)
• Water	1.62 sq mi (4.2 km2)
Elevation	59 ft (18 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	4,538
• Density	1,096.1/sq mi (423.2/km2)
	Source: 2010 Census
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)

Emajagua is a small area, called a barrio, in the town of Maunabo, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 4,538 people lived there. It's a part of Puerto Rico, which is a commonwealth of the United States.

Exploring Emajagua's Landmarks

One special spot in Emajagua is the Vicente Morales Lebrón Tunnel. This tunnel helps people travel through the area. It's an important part of the local roads.

The Vicente Morales Lebrón Tunnel in Emajagua.

A Look at Emajagua's Past

How Puerto Rico Became Part of the U.S.

Long ago, Puerto Rico was controlled by Spain. After the Spanish–American War, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This happened under the rules of the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Puerto Rico then became an unincorporated territory of the U.S. This means it's a part of the U.S. but doesn't have all the same rights as a state.

Emajagua's Population Growth

In 1899, the United States government did a count of all the people in Puerto Rico. This count is called a census. The census found that 828 people lived in Emajagua barrio at that time. Over the years, the number of people living in Emajagua has grown a lot.

Images for kids

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  Villa Pesquera in Emajagua is a place with a fishing pier.

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  The Villa Pesquera parking area

See also

• List of communities in Puerto Rico