Guanajibo, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Guanajibo
Barrio
Laguna Joyuda
Location of Guanajibo within the municipality of Cabo Rojo shown in red
Guanajibo, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico Location in Caribbean
Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Municipality	Cabo Rojo
Area
• Total	8.94 sq mi (23.2 km2)
• Land	6.88 sq mi (17.8 km2)
• Water	2.06 sq mi (5.3 km2)
Elevation	223 ft (68 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	4,905
• Density	712.9/sq mi (275.3/km2)
	Source: 2010 Census
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)
ZIP code	00623

Guanajibo is a special area, like a neighborhood or district, located in the town of Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 4,905 people called Guanajibo home. It's known for its beautiful natural spots.

What's Special About Guanajibo?

Guanajibo is home to a pretty body of water called Laguna Joyuda. A "lagoon" is a shallow body of water that is partly separated from a larger body of water. Laguna Joyuda is a peaceful place where you can enjoy nature.

A Look Back: Guanajibo's History

Puerto Rico, including Guanajibo, became a part of the United States after the Spanish–American War. This happened because of a peace agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898. After this, Puerto Rico became an "unincorporated territory" of the U.S. This means it's a part of the U.S. but doesn't have all the same rights as a state.

How Many People Lived Here?

The United States government started counting the number of people in Puerto Rico in 1899. This count is called a "census." The first census showed that 1,074 people lived in Guanajibo. Over the years, the number of people living in Guanajibo has grown quite a bit.

See Also

• For more information in Spanish: Guanajibo (Cabo Rojo) para niños
• List of communities in Puerto Rico