Gato, Orocovis, Puerto Rico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Houses on a mountainside in Gato
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Location of Gato within the municipality of Orocovis shown in red
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 Gato, Orocovis, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Orocovis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.91 sq mi (10.1 km2) |
| • Land | 3.91 sq mi (10.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,005 ft (611 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,072 |
| • Density | 529.9/sq mi (204.6/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Gato is a special kind of area called a barrio in Orocovis, Puerto Rico. Orocovis is a town in the center of Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 2,072 people lived in Gato. It is known for its beautiful mountain views.
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What is a Barrio?
In Puerto Rico, a barrio is like a neighborhood or a district. It's a way to divide up a municipality (which is like a county or a big town). Think of it as a smaller part of a larger area.
Smaller Areas: Sectors
Barrios like Gato are often divided into even smaller parts. These smaller areas are called sectores (say: sek-TOR-es). A sector is a very local area, like a specific street or a small group of homes.
Some of the sectors in Gato barrio include:
- Sector Bajuras
- Sector Gato I
- Sector Gato II
- Sector El Naranjo
- Sector La Loma
- Sector El Campesino
- Sector Bolivar Pagán
- Sector Lile Fortis
- Sector Doña Ofelia
- Sector Los López
- Sector La Capilla
- Sector La Gallera
- Sector El Soldadito
- Sector El Zapato
A Look at Gato's History
Puerto Rico has a long and interesting history. It used to be controlled by Spain. After the Spanish–American War in 1898, Puerto Rico became a territory of the United States. This change happened because of an agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898.
Population Changes Over Time
The United States government started counting the people in Puerto Rico soon after. In 1899, a census showed that 876 people lived in Gato barrio. Over the years, the number of people living in Gato has grown.
Here's how Gato's population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 876 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,162 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,746 | 50.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,075 | 18.8% | |
| 2010 | 2,072 | −0.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910–1930 1930–1950 1980–2000 2010 |
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Gallery
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This picture shows a view of Gato barrio from a special lookout point on PR-155 road.
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You can see the Cordillera Central mountain range behind Gato in this photo.
See Also
In Spanish: Gato (Orocovis) para niños- List of communities in Puerto Rico
