Palmas, Cataño, Puerto Rico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Palmas
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Bacardi (rum) pavilion in Palmas
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Location of Palmas within the municipality of Cataño shown in red
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 Palmas, Cataño, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Cataño |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.01 sq mi (15.6 km2) |
| • Land | 4.59 sq mi (11.9 km2) |
| • Water | 1.42 sq mi (3.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 23,857 |
| • Density | 5,209/sq mi (2,011/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
| ZIP Codes |
00962, 00963
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| Area code(s) | 787/939 |
Palmas is a special area called a barrio in Cataño, Puerto Rico. Think of a barrio like a neighborhood or a district within a town. In 2010, about 23,857 people lived in Palmas. It's known for being home to the famous Bacardi rum distillery.
About Palmas
Palmas covers an area of about 4.59 square miles (about 11.9 square kilometers) of land. It also has 1.42 square miles (about 3.7 square kilometers) of water. In 2010, the population was 23,857 people. This means there were about 5,209 people living in each square mile.
Over the years, the number of people living in Palmas has changed. Here's a quick look at its population history:
- In 1900, there were 406 people.
- By 1950, the population grew a lot to 10,683.
- In 1990, it reached 28,918 people.
- By 2010, the population was 23,857.
Neighborhoods and Areas
Barrios like Palmas are often divided into smaller local areas. These smaller areas are called sectores (which means "sectors" in English). The types of sectors can be different. Some are called urbanización (like a housing development), reparto (a subdivision), or residencial (a residential complex).
Here are some of the sectors you can find in Palmas:
- Barriada Juana Matos
- Barriada Puente Blanco
- Carretera 165 (a road)
- Condominio Angelí 2000
- Condominio Angelí 2100
- Condominio Bahía Court
- Parcelas William Fuertes
- Reparto Paraíso
- Residencial El Coquí
- Residencial Jardines de Cataño
- Residencial Juana Matos
- Residencial Público Las Palmas
- Sector Cucharilla
- Urbanización Almira
- Urbanización Bahía
- Urbanización Bajo Costo
- Urbanización Bay View
- Urbanización Coquí II
- Urbanización Dos Ríos
- Urbanización Enramada
- Urbanización Jardines de Cataño
- Urbanización Jardines de Cataño II
- Urbanización Las Vegas
- Urbanización Mansión del Norte
- Urbanización Mansión del Río
- Urbanización Mansión del Sur
- Urbanización Mansiones del Parque
- Urbanización Marina Bahía
- Urbanización Palm Court
- Urbanización Pradera
- Urbanización Proyecto 141
- Urbanización Valparaíso
- Urbanización Villa Aurora
- Urbanización Vista al Mar
- Urbanización Vistas del Morro
Famous Places
Palmas is home to a very well-known place: the Bacardi distillery complex. This is where the famous Bacardi rum is made.
Gallery
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The Bacardi building in Palmas
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Puerto Rico Highway 888 in Palmas
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See also
In Spanish: Palmas (Cataño) para niños
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
- List of barrios and sectors of Cataño, Puerto Rico
