Piedra Gorda, Camuy, Puerto Rico facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Piedra Gorda
Barrio
Location of Piedra Gorda within the municipality of Camuy shown in red
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Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Municipality	Camuy
Area
• Total	3.92 sq mi (10.2 km2)
• Land	3.92 sq mi (10.2 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation	676 ft (206 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	1,846
• Density	469.7/sq mi (181.4/km2)
	Source: 2010 Census
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)

Piedra Gorda is a small area, also called a barrio, located in the town of Camuy, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 1,846 people lived there. It is part of the beautiful island of Puerto Rico.

A Look at Piedra Gorda's Past

Piedra Gorda has an interesting history, just like many places in Puerto Rico. The island of Puerto Rico used to be controlled by Spain. After the Spanish–American War in 1898, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This happened because of an agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898.

Becoming a U.S. Territory

After the war, Puerto Rico became an "unincorporated territory" of the United States. This means it is part of the U.S. but does not have all the same rights as a U.S. state. In 1899, the United States government counted everyone living in Puerto Rico. This count is called a census. The census found that 895 people lived in Piedra Gorda barrio at that time.

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Piedra Gorda has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown:

As you can see, the population has generally increased, showing how the community has grown.

Discover More About Puerto Rico

You can learn more about other places and communities in Puerto Rico.

• List of communities in Puerto Rico

If you want to read about Piedra Gorda in Spanish, especially for kids, check out this link: Piedra Gorda (Camuy) para niños