Quebrada, Camuy, Puerto Rico facts for kids

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Barrio
"For your safety", driving in Puerto Rico sign in Quebrada by Boy Scouts Troup 690
Location of Quebrada within the municipality of Camuy shown in red
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Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Municipality	Camuy
Area
• Total	7.7 sq mi (20 km²)
• Land	7.7 sq mi (20 km²)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km²)
Elevation	948 ft (289 m)
Population (2010)
• Total	3,813
• Density	495.2/sq mi (191.2/km²)
	Source: 2010 Census
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)

Quebrada is a barrio (which is like a neighborhood or district) located in the town of Camuy, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 3,813 people lived there. It covers an area of about 7.7 square miles.

A Look at Quebrada's History

Quebrada has an interesting past. After the Spanish–American War ended in 1898, Puerto Rico became a territory of the United States. This happened because of a special agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898.

Population Changes Over Time

Soon after, in 1899, the U.S. government counted everyone living in Puerto Rico. They found that 1,213 people lived in Quebrada barrio at that time. The number of people living in Quebrada has changed quite a bit over the years. You can see how the population grew and changed in the table below:

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1900	1,213	—
1950	2,793	—
1980	2,935	—
1990	3,272	11.5%
2000	3,952	20.8%
2010	3,813	−3.5%
U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010

Learn More About Quebrada

In Spanish: Quebrada (Camuy) para niños

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