Quebradillas, Barranquitas, Puerto Rico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Quebradillas
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Barrio
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Agricultural landscape in Quebradillas
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Location of Quebradillas within the municipality of Barranquitas shown in red
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 Quebradillas, Barranquitas, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Barranquitas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.27 sq mi (16.2 km2) |
| • Land | 6.27 sq mi (16.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,768 ft (539 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,035 |
| • Density | 337.3/sq mi (130.2/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Quebradillas is a barrio, which is like a neighborhood or district, in the town of Barranquitas, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 6,035 people lived there. It is known for its beautiful agricultural landscapes, meaning there are lots of farms and green areas.
History
Quebradillas has an interesting history! After the Spanish–American War, which ended in 1898, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This happened because of a special agreement called 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 all the same rights as a state.
In 1899, the United States government counted everyone living in Puerto Rico. This count is called a census. The census found that 1,051 people lived in Quebradillas barrio at that time. Over the years, the number of people living in Quebradillas has grown quite a bit!
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,051 | — | |
| 1950 | 1,906 | — | |
| 1980 | 3,477 | — | |
| 1990 | 4,396 | 26.4% | |
| 2000 | 5,424 | 23.4% | |
| 2010 | 6,035 | 11.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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Gallery
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Puerto Rico Highway 7773 in Quebradillas barrio
See also
In Spanish: Quebradillas (Barranquitas) para niños
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
