Indiera Baja facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Indiera Baja
Barrio
Location of Indiera Baja within the municipality of Maricao shown in red
Indiera Baja Location in Caribbean
Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Municipality	Maricao
Area
• Total	3.86 sq mi (10.0 km2)
• Land	3.86 sq mi (10.0 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation	2,523 ft (769 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	518
• Density	134.2/sq mi (51.8/km2)
	Source: 2010 Census
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)

Indiera Baja is a special area, known as a barrio, located in the beautiful mountains of Maricao, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 518 people called Indiera Baja home. It is one of three areas in Maricao called "Indieras," which include Indiera Alta and Indiera Fría.

Exploring Indiera Baja's Past

Indiera Baja has a long and interesting history. Because it was so hard to reach, with its rough terrain and thick forests, it became a safe place for many people.

A Refuge for the Taíno People

For centuries, the Taínos, who were the native people of Puerto Rico, found safety in Indiera Baja. When Spain and other European countries began to colonize Puerto Rico in the 1400s, many Taínos escaped to these hidden mountain areas. Indiera Baja offered them a place to live freely away from the new settlers.

Becoming Part of the United States

Later, in 1898, a big change happened for Puerto Rico. After the Spanish–American War, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This agreement was part of the Treaty of Paris of 1898. From then on, Puerto Rico became a territory of the United States.

Population Changes Over Time

The United States government started taking a count of the people, called a census, in Puerto Rico. The first census in 1899 showed that 933 people lived in Indiera Baja. The population has changed over the years, sometimes growing and sometimes shrinking.

See also

In Spanish: Indiera Baja para niños

• List of communities in Puerto Rico