Pugnado Adentro facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pugnado Adentro
Barrio
Pugnado Adentro panorama
Location of Pugnado Adentro within the municipality of Vega Baja shown in red
Pugnado Adentro Location in Caribbean
Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Municipality	Vega Baja
Area
• Total	4.2 sq mi (11 km2)
• Land	4.2 sq mi (11 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation	535 ft (163 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	1,278
• Density	305/sq mi (118/km2)
	Source: 2010 Census
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)

Pugnado Adentro is a small community, also called a barrio, located in the town of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 1,278 people lived there. It's a part of the beautiful island of Puerto Rico, which is a territory of the United States.

History of Pugnado Adentro

How Puerto Rico Became a U.S. Territory

Long ago, Puerto Rico was a territory of Spain. After the Spanish–American War in 1898, Spain and the United States signed a peace agreement. This agreement was called the Treaty of Paris of 1898.

Because of this treaty, 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 not a state.

Early Population Count

In 1899, the United States Department of War decided to count all the people in Puerto Rico. This count is called a census. It helps the government understand how many people live in different areas.

The census found that 425 people lived in Pugnado Adentro barrio in 1899. This was the first official count of its population under U.S. rule.

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Pugnado Adentro has changed over many years. Here's how the population grew and changed:

• In 1900, there were 425 people.
• By 1960, the population grew to 1,230 people.
• In 1980, it was 981 people.
• By 1990, it increased again to 1,192 people.
• In 2000, there were 1,327 residents.
• The most recent count in 2010 showed 1,278 people living in Pugnado Adentro.

See also

• In Spanish: Pugnado Adentro para niños
• List of communities in Puerto Rico