Río Cañas, Añasco, Puerto Rico facts for kids
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Río Cañas
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Location of Río Cañas within the municipality of Añasco shown in red
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 Río Cañas, Añasco, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Añasco |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.55 sq mi (4.0 km2) |
| • Land | 1.55 sq mi (4.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 300 |
| • Density | 193.5/sq mi (74.7/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Río Cañas is a small community, or barrio, located in the beautiful municipality of Añasco, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 300 people lived here. It's a quiet place, covering an area of about 1.55 square miles.
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History of Río Cañas
How Puerto Rico Became Part of the U.S.
The history of Río Cañas is connected to the history of Puerto Rico. After the Spanish–American War, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This happened because of a special agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898.
Because of this treaty, Puerto Rico became an unincorporated territory of the United States. This means it is part of the U.S. but doesn't have all the same rights as a U.S. state.
Early Population Count
In 1899, the United States Department of War conducted a special count of people in Puerto Rico. This count is called a census. They wanted to know how many people lived in different areas.
The census found that Río Cañas, along with two nearby barrios called Casey Arriba and Ovejas, had a combined population of 1,257 people.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Río Cañas has changed over the years. Governments often take a census every ten years to keep track of population changes. This helps them plan for schools, roads, and other important services.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 307 | — | |
| 1980 | 321 | — | |
| 1990 | 542 | 68.8% | |
| 2000 | 284 | −47.6% | |
| 2010 | 300 | 5.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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As you can see from the chart, the population has gone up and down. In 1950, there were 307 people. It grew to 542 in 1990, but then decreased to 284 in 2000. By 2010, it was back up to 300 people.
See also
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
- List of barrios and sectors of Añasco, Puerto Rico
