Palo Hincado, Barranquitas, Puerto Rico facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Palo Hincado
Barrio
Location of Palo Hincado within the municipality of Barranquitas shown in red
Palo Hincado, Barranquitas, Puerto Rico Location in Caribbean
Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Municipality	Barranquitas
Area
• Total	5.44 sq mi (14.1 km2)
• Land	5.44 sq mi (14.1 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation	2,123 ft (647 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	4,587
• Density	323.7/sq mi (125.0/km2)
	Source: 2010 Census
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)

Palo Hincado is a neighborhood, called a barrio, located in the town of Barranquitas, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 4,587 people lived there. It's a part of the beautiful island of Puerto Rico.

A Look Back in Time

How Palo Hincado Became Part of the U.S.

Long ago, in 1898, a war happened between Spain and the United States. It was called the Spanish–American War. After the war, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This was part of a deal called the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Because of this, Puerto Rico became a special territory of the U.S.

In 1899, the U.S. government counted all the people in Puerto Rico. This count is called a census. They found that 1,299 people lived in Palo Hincado at that time.

Ancient History of Palo Hincado

Some people believe that Palo Hincado might have been the home of a very important Taíno chief named Orocobix. The Taíno were the native people who lived in Puerto Rico many years ago, in the early 1500s.

How Many People Lived Here Over Time?

The number of people living in Palo Hincado has changed over the years. Here's how the population grew:

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In Spanish: Palo Hincado (Barranquitas) para niños

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