Monacillo, San Juan, Puerto Rico facts for kids
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Monacillo
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Location of Monacillo shown in yellow
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  San Juan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.15 sq mi (3.0 km2) |
| • Land | 1.15 sq mi (3.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 11,442 |
| • Density | 9,949.6/sq mi (3,841.6/km2) |
| 2010 census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Monacillo is a neighborhood, also called a "barrio," in the city of San Juan, Puerto Rico. San Juan is the capital city of Puerto Rico, which is a commonwealth of the United States. Monacillo is one of 18 barrios that make up the municipality of San Juan.
In 2010, about 11,442 people lived in Monacillo. The land area of the barrio is about 1.15 square miles (2.98 square kilometers). A part of Monacillo is now its own barrio called Monacillo Urbano.
Monacillo is surrounded by other areas. To the north, you'll find Monacillo Urbano. To the east is Cupey, and to the south is Caimito. To the west, Monacillo borders the nearby municipality of Guaynabo.
Population Changes in Monacillo
This section looks at how the number of people living in Monacillo has changed over many years. This information is called "demographics."
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 413 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,625 | 293.5% | |
| 1970 | 0 | −100.0% | |
| 1980 | 13,772 | — | |
| 1990 | 13,481 | −2.1% | |
| 2000 | 12,425 | −7.8% | |
| 2010 | 11,442 | −7.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1900 (N/A) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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As you can see from the chart, Monacillo's population has changed a lot. In 1950, only 413 people lived there. By 1980, the population grew a lot to 13,772 people. In recent years, the number of residents has slightly decreased, with 11,442 people living there in 2010.
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In Spanish: Monacillo (San Juan) para niños
