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Jácana
Barrio
Location of Jácana within the municipality of Yauco shown in red
Location of Jácana within the municipality of Yauco shown in red
Jácana, Yauco, Puerto Rico is located in Caribbean
Jácana, Yauco, Puerto Rico
Jácana, Yauco, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
Commonwealth  Puerto Rico
Municipality Yauco
Area
 • Total 2.48 sq mi (6.4 km2)
 • Land 2.48 sq mi (6.4 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
128 ft (39 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 1,690
 • Density 681.5/sq mi (263.1/km2)
  Source: 2010 Census
Time zone UTC−4 (AST)

Jácana is a special kind of neighborhood, called a barrio, located in the town of Yauco, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 1,690 people lived there. It's a part of the beautiful island of Puerto Rico.

Where is Jácana?

Jácana is found within the municipality of Yauco. A municipality is like a county or a large town area. Yauco is on the southwestern side of Puerto Rico. Jácana itself covers an area of about 2.48 square miles (6.42 square kilometers). It sits at an elevation of about 128 feet (39 meters) above sea level.

How Many People Live Here?

The number of people living in Jácana changes over time. Here's a look at its population from different years:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1980 1,742
1990 1,667 −4.3%
2000 1,969 18.1%
2010 1,690 −14.2%
U.S. Decennial Census
1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930
1930-1950 1980-2000 2010

As you can see, the population has gone up and down over the years. In 2010, it was 1,690 people.

See also

  • List of communities in Puerto Rico
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