Quebrada Arriba, Cayey, Puerto Rico facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Quebrada Arriba
Barrio
View from Quebrada Arriba
Location of Quebrada Arriba within the municipality of Cayey shown in red
Quebrada Arriba, Cayey, Puerto Rico Location in Caribbean
Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Municipality	Cayey
Area
• Total	2.4 sq mi (6 km2)
• Land	2.4 sq mi (6 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation	2,461 ft (750 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	1,451
• Density	604.6/sq mi (233.4/km2)
	Source: 2010 Census
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)

Quebrada Arriba is a small community, also known as a barrio, located in the town of Cayey, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 1,451 people lived here. It is part of the beautiful island of Puerto Rico, which is a commonwealth of the United States.

A Look at Quebrada Arriba's History

How Puerto Rico Became a U.S. Territory

Puerto Rico was once controlled by Spain. After the Spanish–American War in 1898, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This happened under the rules of the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Puerto Rico then became an unincorporated territory of the United States. This means it is part of the U.S. but does not have the same rights as a state.

Counting People in Quebrada Arriba

In 1899, the United States Department of War conducted a census in Puerto Rico. A census is like a big count of all the people living in an area. This helps the government understand how many people live where. The census found that the total population of Quebrada Arriba and two nearby communities, Culebras Alto and Culebras Bajo, was 914 people.

Later censuses showed how the population of Quebrada Arriba changed over time:

Discover More About Puerto Rico

• List of communities in Puerto Rico

In Spanish: Quebrada Arriba (Cayey) para niños