Membrillo, Camuy, Puerto Rico facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Membrillo
Barrio
View of Peñon de Afuera, a cay off Membrillo barrio in Camuy
Location of Membrillo within the municipality of Camuy shown in red
Membrillo, Camuy, Puerto Rico Location in Caribbean
Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Municipality	Camuy
Area
• Total	2.61 sq mi (6.8 km2)
• Land	1.99 sq mi (5.2 km2)
• Water	0.62 sq mi (1.6 km2)
Elevation	85 ft (26 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	3,459
• Density	1,738.2/sq mi (671.1/km2)
	Source: 2010 Census
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)

Membrillo is a small area, or "barrio," located in the municipality of Camuy, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 3,459 people lived there. It is a part of the beautiful island of Puerto Rico.

History of Membrillo

After the Spanish–American War, in 1898, Puerto Rico became a territory of the United States. This happened because of a peace agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898.

The United States government counted the people in Puerto Rico in 1899. This count, called a census, showed that 769 people lived in Membrillo at that time. The population has grown quite a bit since then!

Understanding Membrillo's Sectors

Barrios are like small towns or neighborhoods within a municipality. These barrios are then divided into even smaller local areas. These smaller areas are called sectores (which means sectors in English).

The types of sectors can be different. Some are simply called "sector." Others might be known as "urbanización," "reparto," "barriada," or "residencial." Each name describes a different kind of community or housing area within the barrio.

Membrillo Photo Gallery

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  View of beach at Villa Pesquera in Membrillo

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  Membrillo Bajura Sector

See also

In Spanish: Membrillo (Camuy) para niños

• List of communities in Puerto Rico