Piñales, Añasco, Puerto Rico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Piñales
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Location of Piñales within the municipality of Añasco shown in red
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 Piñales, Añasco, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Añasco |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.54 sq mi (6.6 km2) |
| • Land | 2.54 sq mi (6.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,875 |
| • Density | 1,131.9/sq mi (437.0/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Piñales is a small area, called a barrio, located in the town of Añasco, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 2,875 people lived there. It is a part of the beautiful island of Puerto Rico, which is a commonwealth of the United States.
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A Look Back: History of Piñales
From Spanish Rule to U.S. Territory
Long ago, Puerto Rico was controlled by Spain. After the Spanish–American War in 1898, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This made Puerto Rico an "unincorporated territory" of the U.S. This means it is part of the U.S. but does not have all the same rights as a state.
In 1899, the United States Department of War counted everyone living in Puerto Rico. They found that 1,038 people lived in Piñales barrio at that time.
Hurricane Maria's Impact
On September 20, 2017, a very strong storm called Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico. This hurricane caused many landslides and a lot of damage in Piñales barrio. Roads became blocked, making it hard for people to travel.
Even five months after the hurricane, engineers and officials were still working hard. They had to make many repairs to roads like PR-109 in Añasco. They also worked to fix other damaged areas in Piñales and the rest of Añasco.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,038 | — | |
| 1950 | 1,108 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,685 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,788 | 6.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,163 | 21.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,875 | 32.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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Piñales' Smaller Areas: Sectors
Barrios like Piñales are often divided into even smaller local areas. These smaller parts are called sectores (say: sek-TOR-es), which means "sectors" in English. The names for these sectors can be different. Some are simply called "sector," while others might be "urbanización" (a type of housing development) or "reparto."
Here are the sectors you can find in Piñales barrio:
- Piñales Tino Matías
- Sector Cuesta Juan Vega
- Sector Hacienda Libertad
- Sector La Choza
- Sector Piñales Abajo
- Sector Piñales Arriba
- Urbanización Mansiones de Añasco
- Urbanización Paseo del Valle
- Urbanización Valle de Añasco
See also
In Spanish: Piñales (Añasco) para niños
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
- List of barrios and sectors of Añasco, Puerto Rico
