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Pugnado Adentro
Barrio
Pugnado Adentro panorama
Pugnado Adentro panorama
Location of Pugnado Adentro within the municipality of Vega Baja shown in red
Location of Pugnado Adentro within the municipality of Vega Baja shown in red
Pugnado Adentro is located in Caribbean
Pugnado Adentro
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.
Historical population
Census Pop.
1900 425
1960 1,230
1980 981
1990 1,192 21.5%
2000 1,327 11.3%
2010 1,278 −3.7%
U.S. Decennial Census
1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930
1930-1950 1960 1980-2000 2010

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