Fraile, Culebra, Puerto Rico facts for kids
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Fraile
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Boy on pier in Fraile
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 Fraile, Culebra, Puerto Rico
Location in Puerto Rico
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Culebra |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.41 sq mi (91.7 km2) |
| • Land | 3.18 sq mi (8.2 km2) |
| • Water | 32.23 sq mi (83.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
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| • Total | 42 |
| • Density | 13.2/sq mi (5.1/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
| ZIP Code |
00775
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Fraile is a small area, also known as a barrio, located on the island-municipality of Culebra, Puerto Rico. In 2010, only 42 people lived there.
Population History
The number of people living in Fraile has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 87 | — | |
| 1940 | 134 | 54.0% | |
| 1950 | 89 | −33.6% | |
| 1980 | 9 | — | |
| 1990 | 22 | 144.4% | |
| 2000 | 51 | 131.8% | |
| 2010 | 42 | −17.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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Areas Within Fraile
Barrios like Fraile are often divided into even smaller local areas. These smaller parts are called sectores (which means sectors in English).
One special part of Fraile barrio is Culebrita. This is a small island located near Culebra.
Here are some of the specific sectors you can find within Fraile barrio:
- Condominio Costa Bonita
- Extensión Barriada Clark
- Sector Alturas de Soni
- Sector Carenero
- Sector Las Vacas
Gallery
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A view of Fraile in Culebra, Puerto Rico.
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Zoni Beach, located in Fraile barrio, on the northeastern coast of Culebra.
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A map showing the barrios of Culebra Island.
See Also
For more information about Fraile for kids, check out the Spanish article: Fraile (Culebra) para niños- List of communities in Puerto Rico
- List of barrios and sectors of Culebra, Puerto Rico
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