Río Prieto, Yauco, Puerto Rico facts for kids
Río Prieto is a small community, also known as a barrio, located in the town of Yauco, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 680 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
Quick facts for kids
Río Prieto
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Location of Río Prieto within the municipality of Yauco shown in red
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 Río Prieto, Yauco, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Yauco |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.9 sq mi (15 km2) |
| • Land | 5.9 sq mi (15 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,812 ft (857 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 680 |
| • Density | 115.3/sq mi (44.5/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
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History of Río Prieto
Becoming Part of the United States
Puerto Rico was once controlled by Spain. After the Spanish–American War in 1898, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This was part of an 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 a part of the U.S. but does not have all the same rights as a state.
Early Population Counts
In 1899, the United States Department of War conducted a special count of all the people in Puerto Rico. This count is called a census. The census found that 799 people lived in the Río Prieto barrio at that time.
The population of Río Prieto has changed over the years. You can see how the number of people living there has gone up and down in the table below.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 799 | — | |
| 1980 | 785 | — | |
| 1990 | 880 | 12.1% | |
| 2000 | 783 | −11.0% | |
| 2010 | 680 | −13.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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More to Explore
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
In Spanish: Río Prieto (Yauco) para niños
