Puntas, Rincón, Puerto Rico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Puntas
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Casa Isleña in Puntas
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Location of Puntas within the municipality of Rincón shown in red
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Rincón |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.45 sq mi (6.3 km2) |
| • Land | 1.93 sq mi (5.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.52 sq mi (1.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,575 |
| • Density | 816.1/sq mi (315.1/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Puntas is a special neighborhood, called a barrio, located in the town of Rincón, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 1,575 people lived there.
Puntas is famous for its amazing waves, which are great for surfing. It's also a fantastic spot for whale watching, where you can see whales in the ocean!
Contents
History of Puntas
Becoming Part of the United States
After the Spanish–American War, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This happened under an agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Because of this, Puerto Rico became a territory of the United States.
Early Population Counts
In 1899, the United States government counted everyone living in Puerto Rico. This count is called a census. The census showed that 1,006 people lived in the Puntas barrio at that time.
The population of Puntas has changed over the years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,006 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,239 | 23.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,350 | 9.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,255 | −7.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,274 | 1.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,382 | 8.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,531 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,592 | 4.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,679 | 5.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,575 | −6.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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Understanding Puntas' Sectors
What are Sectors?
Barrios, like Puntas, are often divided into smaller areas. These smaller areas are called sectores (which means sectors in English). Think of a barrio as a large neighborhood, and sectors as smaller parts within that neighborhood.
Types of Sectors
There are different kinds of sectors. Some are simply called "sector," while others might be named "urbanización," "reparto," "barriada," or "residencial." These names often describe the type of community or housing in that area.
Main Sectors in Puntas
Here are some of the sectors you can find in the Puntas barrio:
- Calle Boulevard
- Calle Colinas Lindas
- Calle Los Flamboyanes
- Camino Interior
- Camino Martillo
- Camino Vista Nuclear
- Carretera 413
- Centro Puntas
- Condominio Landing View Village
- Paseo Tirado Sánchez
- Punta Higüera
- Puntas Nuevas
- Ramal 413
- Sector Alfonso Arizmendi
- Sector Brisas
- Sector Buena Vista
- Sector Cielo Mar
- Sector Colinas Lindas
- Sector Collazo
- Sector Cuchillo de Piñas
- Sector Dominga Cardona
- Sector Ismael Sánchez
- Sector Los Cipreses
- Sector Los Flamboyanes
- Sector Trinitarias
- Sector Vereno
- Sector Vista Linda
See also
In Spanish: Puntas para niños
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
- List of barrios and sectors of Rincón, Puerto Rico
