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Marías
Barrio
Location of Marías within the municipality of Aguada shown in red
Location of Marías within the municipality of Aguada shown in red
Marías, Aguada, Puerto Rico is located in Caribbean
Marías, Aguada, Puerto Rico
Marías, Aguada, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
Commonwealth  Puerto Rico
Municipality Aguada
Area
 • Total 1.71 sq mi (4.4 km2)
 • Land 1.71 sq mi (4.4 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
285 ft (87 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 1,997
 • Density 1,167.8/sq mi (450.9/km2)
  Source: 2010 Census
Time zone UTC−4 (AST)

Marías is a special part of Aguada, Puerto Rico, a town in Puerto Rico. It's called a "barrio," which is like a neighborhood or district. In 2010, about 1,997 people lived here.

A Glimpse into Marías's Past

After the Spanish–American War, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States in 1898. This happened because of a peace agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Puerto Rico then became an "unincorporated territory" of the U.S. This means it's part of the U.S. but doesn't have all the same rights as a state.

In 1899, the United States Department of War counted everyone living in Puerto Rico. This count is called a census. The census found that 746 people lived in Marías barrio at that time.

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1900 746 —
1950 872 —
1960 1,175 34.7%
1980 1,264 —
1990 1,821 44.1%
2000 1,786 −1.9%
2010 1,997 11.8%
U.S. Decennial Census
1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930
1930-1950 1960 1980-2000 2010

Exploring Marías's Areas

Barrios like Marías are often divided into smaller areas. These smaller parts are called sectores (say: sek-TOR-es), which means "sectors" in English.

The types of sectors can be different. Some are just called sector, while others might be named urbanización, reparto, barriada, or residencial. Each name describes a different kind of local area.

Here are the sectors you can find in Marías barrio:

  • Sector Botti
  • Sector Delfín Cortés
  • Sector Eloy Villanueva
  • Sector Gabino López
  • Sector Hoyo Frío
  • Sector Julio Nieves
  • Sector La Viuda Negrón
  • Sector Las Bambúas
  • Sector Lelo Villanueva
  • Sector Los Ratones
  • Sector Pablo López
  • Sector Pedro López
  • Sector Wilson Hernández

Earthquakes and Safety

Puerto Rico experienced a series of earthquakes from 2019 to 2020. During these events, some people in Marías and nearby barrios like Cerro Gordo and Atalaya had to leave their homes because of damage.

The Lydia Meléndez School in Asomante barrio became a safe place for these residents. It served as a refuge, offering shelter to those whose homes were affected by the earthquakes.

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  • List of barrios and sectors of Aguada, Puerto Rico
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