Guayabo Dulce, Adjuntas, Puerto Rico facts for kids
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Guayabo Dulce
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Barrio
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Location of Guayabo Dulce barrio within the municipality of Adjuntas shown in red
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 Guayabo Dulce, Adjuntas, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Adjuntas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.82 sq mi (7.3 km2) |
| • Land | 2.69 sq mi (7.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,342 ft (714 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 140 |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
| ZIP Codes |
00601, 00631
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| Area code(s) | 787/939 |
Guayabo Dulce is a small, quiet area in the municipality of Adjuntas, located in the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. It is known as a barrio, which is like a neighborhood or district. In 2010, only 140 people lived there, making it a very small community.
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History of Guayabo Dulce
How Puerto Rico Became Part of the U.S.
Long ago, after the Spanish–American War in 1898, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This happened because of an agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898. After this, Puerto Rico became a special kind of area connected to the United States. It is called an "unincorporated territory."
Early Population Counts
In 1899, the United States government did a special count of everyone living in Puerto Rico. This count is called a census. They found that 1,055 people lived in Guayabo Dulce barrio at that time.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Guayabo Dulce has changed a lot over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,055 | — | |
| 1910 | 899 | −14.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,120 | 24.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,100 | −1.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,119 | 1.7% | |
| 1950 | 497 | −55.6% | |
| 1960 | 553 | 11.3% | |
| 1980 | 140 | — | |
| 1990 | 136 | −2.9% | |
| 2000 | 101 | −25.7% | |
| 2010 | 140 | 38.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1960 1980-2000 2010 |
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As you can see, the population was quite high in the early 1900s, even reaching over 1,100 people. However, by 1950, it dropped significantly. In 1980, it was down to just 140 people, which is similar to its population in 2010. This shows how communities can change over many decades.
See also
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
In Spanish: Guayabo Dulce para niños
