Ranchera, Yauco, Puerto Rico facts for kids
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Ranchera
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Location of Ranchera within the municipality of Yauco shown in red
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 Ranchera, Yauco, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Yauco |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.03 sq mi (7.8 km2) |
| • Land | 3.03 sq mi (7.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,529 ft (466 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 446 |
| • Density | 147.2/sq mi (56.8/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Ranchera is a small area, called a barrio, located in the town of Yauco, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 446 people lived there. It is known for its quiet, rural setting.
History of Ranchera
Ranchera has an interesting history. After the Spanish–American War, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States in 1898. This happened under the Treaty of Paris of 1898. This made Puerto Rico a territory of the U.S.
Early Population Count
In 1899, the United States government counted the people living in Puerto Rico. This was called a census. They found that 1,220 people lived in Ranchera barrio back then.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Ranchera has changed over many years. The U.S. government takes a census every ten years. This helps us see how communities grow or shrink.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,220 | — | |
| 1980 | 550 | — | |
| 1990 | 423 | −23.1% | |
| 2000 | 564 | 33.3% | |
| 2010 | 446 | −20.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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See also
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
In Spanish: Ranchera (Yauco) para niños
