Pedernales, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pedernales
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Barrio
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![]() Boulders in Laguna Guaniquilla
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![]() Location of Pedernales within the municipality of Cabo Rojo shown in red
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• Total | 9.09 sq mi (23.5 km2) | ||
• Land | 7.44 sq mi (19.3 km2) | ||
• Water | 1.65 sq mi (4.3 km2) | ||
Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) | ||
Population
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• Total | 4,636 | ||
• Density | 623.1/sq mi (240.6/km2) | ||
Source: 2010 Census | |||
Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) | ||
ZIP code |
00623
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Pedernales is a cool neighborhood, also known as a barrio, located in the town of Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 4,636 people lived there.
A Look Back in Time
After the Spanish–American War, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This happened because of a peace agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Puerto Rico then became a special area connected to the U.S.
In 1899, the U.S. government counted everyone living in Puerto Rico. They found that 2,060 people lived in Pedernales at that time.
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1900 | 2,060 | — | |
1910 | 2,332 | 13.2% | |
1920 | 2,941 | 26.1% | |
1930 | 2,689 | −8.6% | |
1940 | 2,988 | 11.1% | |
1950 | 2,777 | −7.1% | |
1980 | 3,218 | — | |
1990 | 3,896 | 21.1% | |
2000 | 4,809 | 23.4% | |
2010 | 4,636 | −3.6% | |
U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
Natural Wonders
Pedernales is home to the amazing Guaniquilla Natural Reserve. It's a special place where nature is protected.
You can also find huge boulders in the Guaniquilla Lagoon. These rocks are super old, dating back about 11 million years!
Images for kids
See Also
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
In Spanish: Pedernales (Cabo Rojo) para niños