Espinosa, Vega Alta, Puerto Rico facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Espinosa
Barrio
Puerto Rico Highway 22 in Espinosa barrio
Location of Espinosa within the municipality of Vega Alta shown in red
Espinosa, Vega Alta, Puerto Rico Location in Caribbean
Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Municipality	Vega Alta
Area
• Total	4.41 sq mi (11.4 km2)
• Land	4.41 sq mi (11.4 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation	151 ft (46 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	11,706
• Density	2,654.4/sq mi (1,024.9/km2)
	Source: 2010 Census
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)

Espinosa is a lively neighborhood, also known as a barrio, located in the sunny municipality of Vega Alta, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 11,706 people called Espinosa home. It's a part of Puerto Rico, which is a commonwealth of the United States.

A Glimpse into Espinosa's Past

Espinosa has an interesting history! Long ago, after the Spanish–American War in 1898, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This happened because of an agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Because of this, Puerto Rico became an unincorporated territory of the United States. This means it's a special area connected to the U.S. but not a state.

In 1899, the United States Department of War took a count of all the people in Puerto Rico. This count is called a census. The census found that 781 people lived in Espinosa barrio at that time. Over the years, the population of Espinosa has changed quite a bit, as you can see in the chart below.

Pictures of Espinosa

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  Puerto Rico Highway 676 in Espinosa

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  Puerto Rico Highway 694 in Espinosa

Want to Learn More?

In Spanish: Espinosa (Vega Alta) para niños

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