Guásimas, Arroyo, Puerto Rico facts for kids
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Guásimas
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Barrio
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Urbanización Parques de Guásimas in Guásimas
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Location of Guásimas within the municipality of Arroyo shown in red
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 Guásimas, Arroyo, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Arroyo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.97 sq mi (2.5 km2) |
| • Land | 0.95 sq mi (2.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,030 |
| • Density | 1,854.7/sq mi (716.1/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Guásimas is a special area, known as a barrio, located in the town of Arroyo, Puerto Rico. It is part of the beautiful island of Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 4,030 people called Guásimas home.
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A Glimpse into Guásimas's History
How Puerto Rico Became Part of the U.S.
Long ago, in 1898, a war happened between Spain and the United States. It was called the Spanish–American War. After the war, a special agreement was made, known as the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Because of this treaty, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This made Puerto Rico an unincorporated territory of the U.S.
Counting the People in Guásimas
Just one year later, in 1899, the United States Department of War decided to count all the people in Puerto Rico. This count is called a census. The census found that the total number of people living in Guásimas, along with two nearby barrios called Palmas and Ancones, was 596.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 489 | — | |
| 1980 | 4,759 | — | |
| 1990 | 4,607 | −3.2% | |
| 2000 | 3,747 | −18.7% | |
| 2010 | 4,030 | 7.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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See also
In Spanish: Guásimas para niños
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
