Juncal, San Sebastián, Puerto Rico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Juncal
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A home on PR-111 in Juncal from a mountain across the street
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Location of Juncal within the municipality of San Sebastián shown in red
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  San Sebastián |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.3 sq mi (9 km2) |
| • Land | 3.3 sq mi (9 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 869 ft (265 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,926 |
| • Density | 583.6/sq mi (225.3/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Juncal is a small area, called a barrio, located in the town of San Sebastián, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 1,926 people lived there. It is known for its quiet neighborhoods and natural beauty.
A Look Back at Juncal's History
Puerto Rico was once under the control of Spain. After a war between Spain and the United States, known as the Spanish–American War, Puerto Rico became a territory of the United States in 1898. This change happened because of a peace agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898.
Soon after, in 1899, the United States government counted everyone living in Puerto Rico. This official count is called a census. The census found that 761 people lived in Juncal barrio at that time. Over the years, the number of people living in Juncal has changed.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 761 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,488 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,842 | 23.8% | |
| 2000 | 2,075 | 12.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,926 | −7.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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Exploring Juncal's Neighborhoods
In Puerto Rico, a "barrio" like Juncal is often divided into even smaller areas. These smaller parts are called sectores (which means sectors in English). Think of them as different neighborhoods within the barrio.
The types of sectores can be different. Some are simply called "sector," while others might be named "urbanización" (a planned housing area), "reparto" (a land division), "barriada" (a settlement), or "residencial" (a residential complex).
Here are some of the neighborhoods you can find in Juncal barrio:
- Carretera 111
- Sector Ballajá
- Sector Iglesia Adventista (Rodríguez)
- Sector Juncal Centro
- Sector Pueblito
- Sector Santiago
- Sector Terraza de Santiago
See Also
In Spanish: Juncal (San Sebastián) para niños
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
- List of barrios and sectors of San Sebastián, Puerto Rico
