Palos Blancos, Corozal, Puerto Rico facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Palos Blancos
Barrio
View from Palos Blancos
Location of Palos Blancos within the municipality of Corozal shown in red
Palos Blancos, Corozal, Puerto Rico Location in Caribbean
Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Municipality	Corozal
Area
• Total	4.98 sq mi (12.9 km2)
• Land	4.98 sq mi (12.9 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation	1,345 ft (410 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	3,458
• Density	695.8/sq mi (268.6/km2)
	Source: 2010 Census
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)

Palos Blancos is a small, quiet community located in the municipality of Corozal, Puerto Rico. It's a rural area, meaning it's more like the countryside than a big city. In 2010, about 3,458 people called Palos Blancos home. It's known for its natural beauty, including a special state forest.

A Look Back in Time

Palos Blancos has a long history. It was part of Spain's records for many years. After the Spanish–American War, Puerto Rico became a territory of the United States. This happened because of the Treaty of Paris of 1898.

In 1899, the United States government took a count of everyone living in Puerto Rico. They found that 1,367 people lived in Palos Blancos at that time.

Land and People of Palos Blancos

Palos Blancos covers about 4.98 square miles of land. It does not have any large bodies of water. In 2010, its population was 3,458 people. This means there were about 695.8 people living in each square mile. This number is called the population density.

How Palos Blancos' Population Grew

Here's how the number of people living in Palos Blancos has changed over the years:

The main road that goes through Palos Blancos from north to south is PR-803.

Monte Choca State Forest: A Natural Treasure

One of the most special places in Palos Blancos is the Monte Choca State Forest. This forest became a state forest on November 21, 2003. It was made a protected area by law.

The forest covers about 244.76 acres. It is located in one of the highest parts of Corozal. This makes it a great place to see different plants and animals.

Understanding Local Areas: Sectors

In Puerto Rico, larger areas called barrios (like Palos Blancos) are often divided into smaller parts. These smaller parts are called sectores (which means sectors in English).

Sectors can have different names. Some are simply called sector, while others might be called urbanización, reparto, barriada, or residencial. These names often describe the type of community or housing in that area.

Sectors in Palos Blancos

Here are some of the sectors you can find within Palos Blancos: Parcelas Medina, Sector Amado Suárez, Sector Baldino Ortiz, Sector Carretera (from Ángel Vázquez to Manuel Ortiz), Sector Colón, Sector Demetrio Pacheco, Sector El Cacique, Sector El Pegao, Sector El Siete (7), Sector Gobeo, Sector Héctor Ortiz, Sector La Arena, Sector La Loma, Sector La Perla, Sector La Pollera, Sector La Quinta, Sector La Riviera, Sector La Vega, Sector Lino Caldero, Sector Los Morales, Sector Los Rodríguez, Sector Los Bagué, Sector Los Febus, Sector Los Guzmanes, Sector Los Morales (Emérito), Sector Los Padilla, Sector Los Ramos, Sector Los Ruiz, Sector Los Velilla, Sector Maná, Sector Manuel Ortiz, Sector Marcelino López, Sector Nono Negrón, Sector Pepe Córdova, Sector Pepín Rodríguez, Sector Quiliche, Sector Rolo Pacheco, Sector Pura Molina, Sector Tato López, Sector Varela, and Sector Virella.

See also

In Spanish: Palos Blancos (Corozal) para niños

• List of communities in Puerto Rico
• List of barrios and sectors of Corozal, Puerto Rico