Lapa, Cayey, Puerto Rico facts for kids
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Lapa
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Cerro Planada in Lapa
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Location of Lapa within the municipality of Cayey shown in red
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 Lapa, Cayey, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Cayey |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.15 sq mi (3.0 km2) |
| • Land | 1.15 sq mi (3.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,067 ft (630 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 186 |
| • Density | 161.7/sq mi (62.4/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Lapa is a small area, like a neighborhood, located in the town of Cayey, Puerto Rico. In 2010, only 186 people lived there. It is one of the many barrios (neighborhoods or districts) that make up the municipality of Cayey.
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History of Lapa
Becoming a U.S. Territory
After the Spanish–American War ended in 1898, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This happened under the rules of the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Puerto Rico then became a territory of the United States. This means it is part of the U.S. but does not have the same rights as a state.
Early Population Counts
In 1899, the United States Department of War took a count of all the people in Puerto Rico. This count is called a census. They found that the combined population of Lapa and a nearby area called Cercadillo was 1,047 people.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Lapa has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different census reports:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 299 | — | |
| 1980 | 152 | — | |
| 1990 | 195 | 28.3% | |
| 2000 | 234 | 20.0% | |
| 2010 | 186 | −20.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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