Guayacán, Ceiba, Puerto Rico facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Guayacán
Barrio
Location of Guayacán within the municipality of Ceiba shown in red
Guayacán, Ceiba, Puerto Rico Location in Caribbean
Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Municipality	Ceiba
Area
• Total	7.10 sq mi (18.4 km2)
• Land	4.47 sq mi (11.6 km2)
• Water	2.63 sq mi (6.8 km2)
Elevation	0 ft (0 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	2
• Density	.4/sq mi (0.2/km2)
	Source: 2010 Census
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)

Guayacán is a small area, or barrio, located in the municipality of Ceiba, Puerto Rico. In 2010, only two people lived here, making it a very quiet place. It is part of the beautiful island of Puerto Rico.

History of Guayacán

Becoming Part of the United States

After the Spanish–American War, Puerto Rico became a territory of the United States. This happened in 1898, following the Treaty of Paris of 1898. This treaty officially ended the war between Spain and the United States.

Early Population Records

In 1899, the United States government took a census in Puerto Rico. A census is like a big count of all the people living in an area. This first count showed that Guayacán, along with a nearby barrio called Quebrada Seca, had a combined population of 820 people.

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Guayacán has changed a lot over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk, according to different censuses:

As you can see, the population was highest in 1990 with 4,069 people. By 2010, it had become very small, with only two residents.

See also

In Spanish: Guayacán (Ceiba) para niños

• List of communities in Puerto Rico
• List of barrios and sectors of Ceiba, Puerto Rico