Río Cañas Arriba, Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico facts for kids
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Río Cañas Arriba
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Location of Río Cañas Arriba within the municipality of Juana Díaz shown in red
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 Río Cañas Arriba, Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Juana Díaz |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.19 sq mi (10.9 km2) |
| • Land | 4.18 sq mi (10.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 453 ft (138 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,165 |
| • Density | 517.9/sq mi (200.0/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Río Cañas Arriba is a barrio, which is a type of neighborhood or district, located in the town of Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 2,165 people lived in this area.
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History of Río Cañas Arriba
Puerto Rico used to be controlled by Spain. After a war between Spain and the United States, called the Spanish–American War, Puerto Rico became a territory of the United States in 1898. This change happened because of an agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898.
Population Changes Over Time
The United States government counted the people in Puerto Rico in 1899. At that time, Río Cañas Arriba had 990 residents. The population has changed over the years, as you can see in the table below.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 990 | — | |
| 1910 | 975 | −1.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,136 | 16.5% | |
| 1930 | 909 | −20.0% | |
| 1940 | 895 | −1.5% | |
| 1950 | 902 | 0.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,041 | — | |
| 1990 | 977 | −6.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,332 | 138.7% | |
| 2010 | 2,165 | −7.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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Important Features of the Area
Río Cañas Arriba is located near the Guayabal reservoir. A reservoir is like a big lake that stores water.
Safety Near the Reservoir
If too much rain falls, the reservoir can get very full. If it gets too full, special doors on the dam might open automatically to release water. This helps prevent the dam from breaking. If these doors open, people living nearby would need to leave their homes quickly for safety.
In August 2020, during the heavy rains from Hurricane Laura, the reservoir almost became too full. Residents in Río Cañas Arriba were told to be ready to evacuate if the dam's doors opened. This shows how important it is for people to be aware of their surroundings and listen to safety warnings during heavy storms.
See also
In Spanish: Río Cañas Arriba (Juana Díaz) para niños
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
