Puerto Nuevo, Vega Baja, Puerto Rico facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Puerto Nuevo
Barrio
Beach at Puerto Nuevo
Location of Puerto Nuevo within the municipality of Vega Baja shown in red
Puerto Nuevo, Vega Baja, Puerto Rico Location in Caribbean
Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Municipality	Vega Baja
Area
• Total	4.28 sq mi (11.1 km2)
• Land	2.67 sq mi (6.9 km2)
• Water	1.61 sq mi (4.2 km2)
Elevation	23 ft (7 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	5,908
• Density	2,229.4/sq mi (860.8/km2)
	Source: 2010 Census
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)

Puerto Nuevo is a lovely place located in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. It is known as a barrio, which is like a neighborhood or district. In 2010, about 5,908 people lived there. Puerto Nuevo is famous for its beautiful beaches, especially Mar Bella Beach.

A Look at Puerto Nuevo's History

Puerto Rico became part of the United States after the Spanish–American War. This happened because of a special agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Puerto Rico then became an unincorporated territory of the U.S. This means it's a part of the U.S. but doesn't have all the same rights as a state.

In 1899, the U.S. government counted all the people living in Puerto Rico. This count is called a census. The census found that only 706 people lived in the Puerto Nuevo barrio back then. Over the years, more and more people have moved to Puerto Nuevo.

Discover Puerto Nuevo Beach

One of the best spots in Puerto Nuevo is Mar Bella Beach. People often call it Puerto Nuevo Beach. This beach is super special! It has earned a Blue Flag beach rating for two years in a row, as of 2019. This means it's a really clean, safe, and well-managed beach.

During busy times, like holidays or summer, up to 15,000 visitors come to enjoy the sun and sand at Mar Bella Beach. It's a fantastic place for swimming, relaxing, and having fun by the ocean.

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  Puerto Nuevo Mar Bella beach

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See also

In Spanish: Puerto Nuevo (Vega Baja) para niños

• List of communities in Puerto Rico
• Reggaeton