Monte Grande, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Monte Grande
Barrio
Los Chorros in Monte Grande
Flag Seal
Location of Monte Grande within the municipality of Cabo Rojo shown in red
Monte Grande, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico Location in Caribbean
Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Municipality	Cabo Rojo
Area
• Total	3.8 sq mi (10 km2)
• Land	3.8 sq mi (10 km2)
• Water	0.0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation	292 ft (89 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	7,227
• Density	1,901.8/sq mi (734.3/km2)
	Source: 2010 Census
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)
ZIP code	00623

Monte Grande is a special area called a barrio in the town of Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 7,227 people lived there. It's a part of Puerto Rico, which is a territory of the United States.

Exploring Monte Grande's Natural Features

Monte Grande is home to a beautiful natural spot called Quebrada Los Chorros. This is a stream or small river that adds to the natural beauty of the area. It's a great place to see some of the local plant life.

A Glimpse into Monte Grande's Past

Monte Grande, like the rest of Puerto Rico, has an interesting history. After the Spanish–American War in 1898, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This was part of an agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Because of this, Puerto Rico became an unincorporated territory of the United States. This means it's a part of the U.S. but doesn't have all the same rights as a state.

Population Growth Over Time

The United States government started counting the people in Puerto Rico soon after. In 1899, the first count showed that 2,019 people lived in the Monte Grande barrio. Since then, the population has grown quite a bit, as you can see in the chart below.

See also

• List of communities in Puerto Rico