Llanos Costa, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Llanos Costa
Barrio
A view of Llanos Costa
Flag Seal
Location of Llanos Costa within the municipality of Cabo Rojo shown in red
Llanos Costa, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico Location in Caribbean
Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Municipality	Cabo Rojo
Area
• Total	23.49 sq mi (60.8 km2)
• Land	19.52 sq mi (50.6 km2)
• Water	3.97 sq mi (10.3 km2)
Elevation	223 ft (68 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	3,571
• Density	182.9/sq mi (70.6/km2)
	Source: 2010 Census
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)
ZIP code	00623

Llanos Costa is a special area, called a barrio, located in the municipality of Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 3,571 people lived there. It is known for its beautiful coastal views and natural areas.

A Look Back: The History of Llanos Costa

Puerto Rico became a territory of the United States after the Spanish–American War in 1898. This happened because of a peace agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898. After this, Puerto Rico became an unincorporated territory of the United States. This means it is part of the U.S. but does not have all the same rights as a state.

In 1899, the United States Department of War counted the people living in Puerto Rico. They found that 867 people lived in the Llanos Costa barrio at that time. Over the years, the population of Llanos Costa has changed. You can see how it grew and changed in the table below.

Exploring Llanos Costa: Photo Gallery

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  Rocky seashore in Llanos Costa near the Faro Los Morrillos de Cabo Rojo

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  A beautiful view of the landscape in Llanos Costa

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  Another scenic view of Llanos Costa

See also

In Spanish: Llanos Costa (Cabo Rojo) para niños

• List of communities in Puerto Rico