Monte Llano, Cayey, Puerto Rico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Monte Llano
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Barrio
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![]() Flamboyant on PR-52 in Monte Llano
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![]() Location of Monte Llano within the municipality of Cayey shown in red
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Area | |
• Total | 2.6 sq mi (7 km2) |
• Land | 2.6 sq mi (7 km2) |
• Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
Elevation | 1,312 ft (400 m) |
Population
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• Total | 3,302 |
• Density | 1,274.9/sq mi (492.2/km2) |
Source: 2010 Census | |
Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Monte Llano is a small area, also known as a barrio, located in the town of Cayey, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 3,302 people lived there. It is a part of the beautiful island of Puerto Rico.
Exploring Monte Llano
Monte Llano is one of the many interesting barrios that make up the municipality of Cayey. It is a place where people live and build their communities. Knowing about places like Monte Llano helps us understand the different parts of Puerto Rico.
A Look at History
The island of Puerto Rico became a territory of the United States after the Spanish–American War. This change happened because of a peace agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898. This treaty was signed in 1898.
In 1899, the United States government conducted a special count of the people living in Puerto Rico. This count is called a census. The census found that the combined population of Monte Llano and a nearby area called Rincón was 1,374 people.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Monte Llano has changed over the years. Governments often count people to understand how communities are growing. This helps them plan for schools, roads, and other important services.
Here is a look at the population of Monte Llano over different years:
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1950 | 1,390 | — | |
1980 | 2,597 | — | |
1990 | 3,373 | 29.9% | |
2000 | 3,874 | 14.9% | |
2010 | 3,302 | −14.8% | |
U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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See also
In Spanish: Monte Llano (Cayey) para niños
- List of communities in Puerto Rico