Piedras, Cayey, Puerto Rico facts for kids
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Piedras
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Location of Piedras within the municipality of Cayey shown in red
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 Piedras, Cayey, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Cayey |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.93 sq mi (2.4 km2) |
| • Land | 0.93 sq mi (2.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,224 ft (678 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 195 |
| • Density | 209.7/sq mi (81.0/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Piedras is a small area, called a barrio, located in the town of Cayey, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 195 people lived there. It is known for its quiet, natural surroundings.
History of Piedras
After the Spanish–American War in 1898, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This made Puerto Rico a territory of the U.S.
A year later, in 1899, the U.S. government counted everyone living in Puerto Rico. This count, called a census, showed that Piedras and a nearby area called Matón Abajo had a total of 965 people.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 263 | — | |
| 1980 | 23 | — | |
| 1990 | 207 | 800.0% | |
| 2000 | 59 | −71.5% | |
| 2010 | 195 | 230.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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See also
In Spanish: Piedras (Cayey) para niños
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
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