Matón Arriba, Cayey, Puerto Rico facts for kids
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Matón Arriba
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Barrio
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Puerto Rico Highway 1 near Matón Arriba
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Where Matón Arriba is located in Cayey (shown in red)
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 Matón Arriba, Cayey, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Cayey |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.19 sq mi (5.7 km2) |
| • Land | 2.19 sq mi (5.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,604 ft (489 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 961 |
| • Density | 438.8/sq mi (169.4/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Matón Arriba is a small area, or barrio, located in the town of Cayey, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 961 people lived there. It is known for its beautiful green landscapes and quiet neighborhoods.
History of Matón Arriba
Early History of Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico became part of the United States after the Spanish–American War. This happened in 1898, following the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Before this, Puerto Rico was controlled by Spain.
Population Counts Over Time
After the war, the United States government started counting the people living in Puerto Rico. In 1899, the first count showed that Matón Arriba and a nearby area called Toíta had a combined population of 1,390 people. This helped the government understand how many people lived in different parts of the island.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 665 | — | |
| 1980 | 558 | — | |
| 1990 | 784 | 40.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,034 | 31.9% | |
| 2010 | 961 | −7.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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See also
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
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