Río Grande, Jayuya, Puerto Rico facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Río Grande
Barrio
View from Cerro Cumbre Alta in Río Grande
Location of Río Grande within the municipality of Jayuya shown in red
Río Grande, Jayuya, Puerto Rico Location in Caribbean
Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Municipality	Jayuya
Area
• Total	1.89 sq mi (4.9 km2)
• Land	1.89 sq mi (4.9 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation	1,946 ft (593 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	879
• Density	465.1/sq mi (179.6/km2)
	Source: 2010 Census
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)

Río Grande is a small community, also known as a barrio, located in the beautiful mountains of Jayuya, Puerto Rico. It's a part of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 879 people called Río Grande their home.

Where is Río Grande?

Río Grande is found within the municipality of Jayuya. Jayuya is a town located in the central mountain range of Puerto Rico. This area is known for its stunning natural beauty and rich history. Río Grande is just one of many small communities that make up this region.

How Many People Live Here?

The number of people living in Río Grande has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population:

• In 1950, there were 1,488 people.
• By 1980, the population dropped to 749.
• In 1990, it was 607 people.
• By 2000, it grew again to 910 people.
• In 2010, the population was 879 people.

This shows how communities can grow and shrink over time, often due to people moving for jobs or other reasons.

See Also

• List of communities in Puerto Rico
• If you want to learn more, you can read about Río Grande (Jayuya) for kids in Spanish: Río Grande (Jayuya) para niños