Pica, Jayuya, Puerto Rico facts for kids
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Pica
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Location of Pica within the municipality of Jayuya shown in red
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 Pica, Jayuya, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Jayuya |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.94 sq mi (2.4 km2) |
| • Land | 0.94 sq mi (2.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,418 ft (737 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 153 |
| • Density | 168.8/sq mi (65.2/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Pica (which means Barrio Pica in Spanish) is a small area or neighborhood called a barrio. It is located in the municipality of Jayuya, which is a town in Puerto Rico.
In 2010, about 153 people lived in Pica. This area became its own barrio in 1948. Before that, it was part of another area called Jayuya Arriba.
Population Over Time
The number of people living in Pica has changed quite a bit over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 179 | — | |
| 1980 | 142 | — | |
| 1990 | 303 | 113.4% | |
| 2000 | 356 | 17.5% | |
| 2010 | 153 | −57.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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For example, in 1950, there were 179 residents. By 1980, the population went down to 142 people.
However, it grew quite a lot by 2000, reaching 356 residents. Then, in 2010, the population was recorded as 153 people.
See also
In Spanish: Pica (Jayuya) para niños
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
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