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Garrochales
Barrio
Sign for Boca and Garrochales on PR-2
Sign for Boca and Garrochales on PR-2
Location of Garrochales within the municipality of Barceloneta shown in red
Location of Garrochales within the municipality of Barceloneta shown in red
Garrochales, Barceloneta, Puerto Rico is located in Caribbean
Garrochales, Barceloneta, Puerto Rico
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.

Historical population
Census Pop.
1900 1,058
1950 2,451
1980 3,349
1990 2,947 −12.0%
2000 5,201 76.5%
2010 4,542 −12.7%
U.S. Decennial Census
1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930
1930-1950 1980-2000 2010

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Garrochales (Barceloneta) para niños

  • List of communities in Puerto Rico
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