Guavate, Cayey, Puerto Rico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Guavate
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Barrio
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Three Kings Monument carved by sculptor Juan Santos Torres at the Loma de los Tres Reyes Magos
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Location of Guavate within the municipality of Cayey shown in red
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 Guavate, Cayey, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Cayey |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.52 sq mi (11.7 km2) |
| • Land | 4.52 sq mi (11.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,673 ft (510 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,870 |
| • Density | 413.7/sq mi (159.7/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
| ZIP Codes |
00736
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| Area code(s) | 787/939 |
Guavate is a special neighborhood, or "barrio," located in the town of Cayey, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 1,870 people lived there.
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A Look at Guavate's Past
After the Spanish–American War in 1898, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This made Puerto Rico an "unincorporated territory" of the U.S.
In 1899, the U.S. government counted the people living in Puerto Rico. They found that Guavate and a nearby area called Beatriz had a total of 853 people.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Guavate has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 1,031 | — | |
| 1980 | 939 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,562 | 66.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,491 | −4.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,870 | 25.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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Exploring Guavate: A Tourist Hotspot
Guavate is famous for its "pork highway." This is a part of Puerto Rico Highway 184 where you can find many restaurants called lechoneras. They specialize in delicious slow-roasted pork, known as lechon.
In 2019, Guavate was featured in the "Discover Puerto Rico" tourism campaign. It was highlighted as a must-see place because of its tasty pork dishes, pleasant weather, and amazing views of the Sierra de Cayey mountains. The beautiful Carite State Forest is also very close by.
Famous People from Guavate
Juan Santos Torres, also known as El Picapiedras de Guavate, is a well-known sculptor. He lives and works in Guavate.
Gallery
- Places in Guavate
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Los Pinos lechonera, a popular restaurant.
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A typical Lechonera in Guavate.
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A view of the lechoneras along PR-184.
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The Guavate River flowing through the area.
See also
In Spanish: Guavate para niños
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
