Magueyes, Corozal, Puerto Rico facts for kids
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Magueyes
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A view of Magueyes from Cuchillas in Corozal
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Location of Magueyes within the municipality of Corozal shown in red
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 Magueyes, Corozal, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Corozal |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.97 sq mi (5.1 km2) |
| • Land | 1.97 sq mi (5.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,499 ft (457 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 363 |
| • Density | 184.3/sq mi (71.2/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Magueyes is a small, quiet area, also called a barrio, located in the municipality of Corozal, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 363 people lived here. It's known for its rural setting, meaning it's more like the countryside than a busy city.
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A Look Back: Magueyes' History
Magueyes was once listed in official Spanish records. This was before Puerto Rico became a territory of the United States. This change happened after the Spanish–American War. The war ended with the Treaty of Paris of 1898.
In 1899, the United States government took a count of all the people in Puerto Rico. This count is called a census. The census found that 849 people lived in Magueyes barrio at that time.
Magueyes Today: Land and People
Magueyes covers an area of about 1.97 square miles (5.1 square kilometers) of land. It does not have any large bodies of water within its borders.
In 2010, the population of Magueyes was 363 people. This means there were about 184 people living in each square mile.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 849 | — | |
| 1910 | 503 | −40.8% | |
| 1920 | 725 | 44.1% | |
| 1930 | 580 | −20.0% | |
| 1940 | 651 | 12.2% | |
| 1950 | 735 | 12.9% | |
| 1980 | 266 | — | |
| 1990 | 263 | −1.1% | |
| 2000 | 295 | 12.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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The main road that goes through Magueyes from north to south is called PR-568.
Exploring Magueyes: Its Smaller Areas
In Puerto Rico, barrios are like neighborhoods or small districts. These barrios are often divided even further into smaller local areas. These smaller areas are called sectores (which means sectors in English).
The types of sectores can be different. Some are simply called sector, while others might be known as urbanización, reparto, barriada, or residencial.
Here are the names of the sectors you can find in Magueyes barrio:
- Sector Capilla
- Sector Escuela
- Sector Grego Meléndez
- Sector Lechería
- Sector Los Carros
- Sector Los González
See also
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
- List of barrios and sectors of Corozal, Puerto Rico
