Matón Abajo, Cayey, Puerto Rico facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Matón Abajo
Barrio
Location of Matón Abajo within the municipality of Cayey shown in red
Matón Abajo, Cayey, Puerto Rico Location in Caribbean
Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Municipality	Cayey
Area
• Total	1.93 sq mi (5.0 km2)
• Land	1.93 sq mi (5.0 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation	1,138 ft (347 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	926
• Density	479.8/sq mi (185.3/km2)
	Source: 2010 Census
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)

Matón Abajo is a small community, or "barrio," located in the town of Cayey, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 926 people lived there. It's a quiet place that is part of the beautiful island of Puerto Rico.

A Glimpse into Matón Abajo's Past

How Puerto Rico Became Part of the U.S.

After the Spanish–American War ended in 1898, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This happened because of a special agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Puerto Rico then became an unincorporated territory of the United States. This means it is governed by the U.S. but is not a state.

Early Population Counts

In 1899, the United States Department of War conducted a special count of all the people in Puerto Rico. This was like an early census. They found that Matón Abajo and a nearby barrio called Piedras had a combined population of 965 people.

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Matón Abajo has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population counts from different censuses:

As you can see, the population grew for a while, reaching its highest in 2000 with 1,184 people. By 2010, the population was 926.

See Also

In Spanish: Matón Abajo (Cayey) para niños

• List of communities in Puerto Rico