Miradero, Mayagüez facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Miradero
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Location of Miradero within the municipality of Mayagüez shown in red
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 Miradero, Mayagüez
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Mayagüez |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.93 sq mi (7.6 km2) |
| • Land | 2.93 sq mi (7.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 207 ft (63 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,724 |
| • Density | 1,953.6/sq mi (754.3/km2) |
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| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Miradero is a special neighborhood, or barrio, located in the city of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 5,724 people lived here. This area covers about 2.9 square miles (about 7.5 square kilometers). Miradero is one of the fifteen neighborhoods in Mayagüez that are more rural, meaning they are outside the main city center.
A Look Back in Time: Miradero's History
After the Spanish–American War, Puerto Rico was given to the United States by Spain in 1898. This happened under the rules of the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Puerto Rico then became an unincorporated territory of the United States. This means it is a part of the U.S. but does not have all the same rights as a state.
In 1899, the U.S. government did a count of the people in Puerto Rico. This count, called a census, found that 1,268 people lived in Miradero.
The name Miradero comes from Spanish and means "vantage point" or "lookout." This name fits well because Miradero is located next to the city. It offers great views of Mayagüez and its bay, as well as the Mona passage. A famous person named Eugenio María de Hostos grew up in this area. He was born in the nearby Rio Cañas Arriba barrio.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,268 | — | |
| 1980 | 4,171 | — | |
| 1990 | 5,279 | 26.6% | |
| 2000 | 5,510 | 4.4% | |
| 2010 | 5,724 | 3.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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Fun Spots in Miradero: Notable Landmarks
Miradero is home to many cool sports places. You can find the Palacio de Recreación y Deportes here. There is also the Natatorio RUM, which is a swimming complex. Other sports facilities include the RUM Racquetball Courts and the Mayagüez University Campus Tennis Courts.
The Dr. Juan A. Rivero Zoo is also located in Miradero. It is a great place to see many different animals.
There are several schools in the barrio. These include the Southwestern Educational Society and the Academy of the Immaculate Conception. A famous basketball player, Jose Juan Barea, went to the Academy of the Immaculate Conception for most of his school years.
A special company called Miradero Capital Partners, Inc. is named after this area. This company helps new businesses grow in Puerto Rico.
See also
In Spanish: Miradero (Mayagüez) para niños
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
