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Lirios
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Barrio
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Location of Lirios within the municipality of Juncos shown in red
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 Lirios
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Juncos |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.38 sq mi (6.2 km2) |
| • Land | 2.38 sq mi (6.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,646 |
| • Density | 2,372.3/sq mi (916.0/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Lirios is a special kind of neighborhood, called a barrio, located in the town of Juncos, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 5,646 people lived there.
A Look at Lirios's History
Long ago, after the Spanish–American War, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This happened in 1898, and Puerto Rico became a territory of the U.S.
In 1899, the U.S. government counted everyone living in Puerto Rico. They found that only 815 people lived in Lirios at that time.
How Many People Live in Lirios?
The number of people living in Lirios has changed a lot over the years. Here's how the population has grown according to the U.S. Census:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 815 | — | |
| 1980 | 3,479 | — | |
| 1990 | 4,452 | 28.0% | |
| 2000 | 5,499 | 23.5% | |
| 2010 | 5,646 | 2.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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You can find more information about Lirios in Spanish on Kiddle: Lirios (Juncos) para niños
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