Garrochales, Barceloneta, Puerto Rico facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Garrochales
Barrio
Sign for Boca and Garrochales on PR-2
Location of Garrochales within the municipality of Barceloneta shown in red
Garrochales, Barceloneta, Puerto Rico Location in Caribbean
Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Municipality	Barceloneta
Area
• Total	4.49 sq mi (11.6 km2)
• Land	4.47 sq mi (11.6 km2)
• Water	0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2)
Elevation	16 ft (5 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	4,542
• Density	423.7/sq mi (163.6/km2)
	Source: 2010 Census
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)

Garrochales is a special kind of neighborhood called a barrio. It is located in the town of Barceloneta, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 4,542 people lived there. Garrochales is known for its quiet community feel. It offers a glimpse into local life in Puerto Rico.

A Look Back in Time

How Garrochales Became Part of the U.S.

Puerto Rico used to be controlled by Spain. After the Spanish–American War in 1898, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This was part of a deal called the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Because of this, Puerto Rico became a territory of the United States. This means it is part of the U.S. but not a state.

Counting the People: The Census

Soon after, in 1899, the United States government did a count of all the people in Puerto Rico. This count is called a census. It helps the government understand how many people live in different areas. The first census found that 1,058 people lived in the Garrochales barrio.

Over the years, the number of people living in Garrochales has changed. The population has grown quite a bit since that first count.

See also

In Spanish: Garrochales (Barceloneta) para niños

• List of communities in Puerto Rico