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Jájome Bajo
Barrio
Sunset at Jájome Bajo
Sunset at Jájome Bajo
Location of Jájome Bajo within the municipality of Cayey shown in red
Location of Jájome Bajo within the municipality of Cayey shown in red
Jájome Bajo, Cayey, Puerto Rico is located in Caribbean
Jájome Bajo, Cayey, Puerto Rico
Jájome Bajo, Cayey, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
Commonwealth  Puerto Rico
Municipality Cayey
Area
 • Total 3.47 sq mi (9.0 km2)
 • Land 3.47 sq mi (9.0 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
1,375 ft (419 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 519
 • Density 149.6/sq mi (57.8/km2)
  Source: 2010 Census
Time zone UTC−4 (AST)

Jájome Bajo is a small community, also known as a barrio, located in the beautiful municipality of Cayey, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 519 people called this place home. It's known for its pretty views, like the sunsets you can see there.

A Look Back in Time

Puerto Rico has a long and interesting history. 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.

Because of this treaty, Puerto Rico became an unincorporated territory of the United States. This means it's part of the U.S. but doesn't have all the same rights as a state.

Early Population Count

In 1899, the United States Department of War conducted a special count of people, called a census, in Puerto Rico. They found that Jájome Bajo and a nearby community called Sumido had a combined population of 961 people.

Over the years, the population of Jájome Bajo has changed. Here's a look at how many people lived there during different census years:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1950 511
1980 577
1990 571 −1.0%
2000 637 11.6%
2010 519 −18.5%
U.S. Decennial Census
1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930
1930-1950 1980-2000 2010

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