Frailes, Yauco, Puerto Rico facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Frailes
Barrio
Location of Frailes within the municipality of Yauco shown in red
Frailes, Yauco, Puerto Rico Location in Caribbean
Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Municipality	Yauco
Area
• Total	3.92 sq mi (10.2 km2)
• Land	3.92 sq mi (10.2 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation	1,657 ft (505 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	321
• Density	70.7/sq mi (27.3/km2)
	Source: 2010 Census
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)

Frailes is a small area or barrio (which means neighborhood or district) located in the municipality of Yauco, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 321 people lived there.

About Frailes

Frailes is a quiet part of Yauco, a municipality found in the southwestern region of Puerto Rico. It covers an area of about 3.92 square miles. This area is known for its natural beauty and peaceful surroundings.

Where is Frailes?

Frailes is situated in the hills of Yauco. It is part of the larger island of Puerto Rico, which is an unincorporated territory of the United States. This means it is governed by the U.S. but has its own local government.

A Look at Frailes' History

The history of Frailes is linked to the history of Puerto Rico itself. After the Spanish–American War in 1898, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This change happened under the rules of the Treaty of Paris of 1898.

In 1899, the United States government conducted a census in Puerto Rico. A census is like a big count of all the people living in an area. This first count showed that 919 people lived in the Frailes barrio at that time.

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Frailes has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk according to different censuses:

As you can see, the population was higher in 1899. It then decreased for many years before increasing again by 2010.

See also

In Spanish: Frailes (Yauco) para niños

• List of communities in Puerto Rico