Gurabo Abajo facts for kids
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Gurabo Abajo
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Barrio
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Location of Gurabo Abajo within the municipality of Juncos shown in red
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 Gurabo Abajo
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Juncos |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.76 sq mi (14.9 km2) |
| • Land | 5.72 sq mi (14.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 430 ft (130 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,857 |
| • Density | 849.1/sq mi (327.8/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Gurabo Abajo is a special kind of neighborhood called a barrio in the town of Juncos, Puerto Rico. It is located in the eastern part of Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 4,857 people lived there.
Gurabo Abajo is known for its beautiful green landscapes. It is a quiet place where many families live. The barrio is part of the larger municipality of Juncos.
History of Gurabo Abajo
Puerto Rico used to be controlled by Spain. After the Spanish–American War in 1898, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This happened because of a special agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Puerto Rico then became a territory of the United States.
In 1899, the United States government did a count of all the people in Puerto Rico. This count is called a census. The census found that the combined population of Gurabo Abajo and a nearby barrio called Mamey was 1,679 people.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Gurabo Abajo has changed a lot over the years. Here is how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 2,900 | — | |
| 1990 | 3,208 | 10.6% | |
| 2000 | 3,731 | 16.3% | |
| 2010 | 4,857 | 30.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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See also
In Spanish: Gurabo Abajo para niños
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
