Maizales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Maizales
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Barrio
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An elevated walkway at Desiderio Mendez Rodríguez School in Maizalez
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Location of Maizales within the municipality of Naguabo shown in red
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 Maizales
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Naguabo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.95 sq mi (12.8 km2) |
| • Land | 4.95 sq mi (12.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,913 |
| • Density | 386.5/sq mi (149.2/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Maizales is a small community, also called a barrio, located in the eastern part of Puerto Rico. It's part of the Naguabo municipality. In 2010, about 1,913 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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A Glimpse into Maizales' Past
Puerto Rico became a territory of the United States after the Spanish–American War. This happened in 1898, following the Treaty of Paris of 1898.
How Many People Lived in Maizales?
In 1899, the United States government counted everyone in Puerto Rico. This count is called a census. The census found that 1,060 people lived in Maizales barrio at that time. The population has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,060 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,036 | −2.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,269 | 22.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,627 | 28.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,576 | −3.1% | |
| 1950 | 2,065 | 31.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,261 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,739 | 37.9% | |
| 2000 | 2,120 | 21.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,913 | −9.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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Exploring Maizales' Neighborhoods
Barrios in Puerto Rico are like big neighborhoods or divisions. They are often divided into even smaller areas. These smaller areas are called sectores in Spanish.
What Are Sectores?
Sectores are local areas where people live. They can have different names. Some common names include urbanización, reparto, barriada, or residencial. Each name describes a slightly different type of neighborhood.
Main Sectores in Maizales
Here are some of the specific sectores you can find in Maizales barrio:
- La Pitina
- Loma del Viento
- Parcelas La Fe
- Parcelas Maizales
- Rancho Grande
- Sector Capiro
- Sector Cecilia
- Sector Colonia La Fe
- Sector El Cabro
- Sector Los Ramírez
- Sector Ponderosa
- Sector Rincón
- Urbanización Vista Verde
See also
In Spanish: Maizales (Naguabo) para niños
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
- List of barrios and sectors of Naguabo, Puerto Rico
