Naranjo, Fajardo, Puerto Rico facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Naranjo
Barrio
View of El Yunque from PR-984 in Naranjo
Location of Naranjo within the municipality of Fajardo shown in red
Naranjo, Fajardo, Puerto Rico Location in Caribbean
Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Municipality	Fajardo
Area
• Total	1.5 sq mi (4 km2)
• Land	1.5 sq mi (4 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation	289 ft (88 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	349
• Density	232.7/sq mi (89.8/km2)
	Source: 2010 Census
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)
ZIP Code	00738

Naranjo is a small area, called a barrio, located in the town of Fajardo, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 349 people lived there. It covers an area of 1.5 square miles.

History

Early Days in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico became a territory of the United States after the Spanish–American War. This happened in 1898, following the Treaty of Paris of 1898.

Population Counts Over Time

In 1899, the United States government counted the people living in Puerto Rico. They found that Naranjo and a nearby barrio called Sardinera had a combined population of 999 people.

The population of Naranjo has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how many people lived there during different census counts:

Gallery

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  View of El Yunque from PR-984 in Naranjo

See also

• In Spanish: Naranjo (Fajardo) para niños
• List of communities in Puerto Rico