Rayo, Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico facts for kids
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Rayo
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Location of Rayo within the municipality of Sabana Grande shown in red
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 Rayo, Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Sabana Grande |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.73 sq mi (14.8 km2) |
| • Land | 5.72 sq mi (14.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 269 ft (82 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,084 |
| • Density | 539.2/sq mi (208.2/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Rayo is a neighborhood, also called a barrio, located in the town of Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 3,084 people lived there. It is a part of the beautiful island of Puerto Rico.
History of Rayo
Puerto Rico's Past
After the Spanish–American War, Puerto Rico became a territory of the United States. This happened under the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Before this, Puerto Rico was controlled by Spain.
Early Population Counts
In 1899, the United States government took a count of all the people in Puerto Rico. This was called a census. The census found that 1,222 people lived in Rayo barrio at that time.
Population Growth
The number of people living in Rayo has changed over the years. The table below shows how the population has grown.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,222 | — | |
| 1980 | 2,224 | — | |
| 1990 | 2,501 | 12.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,634 | 5.3% | |
| 2010 | 3,084 | 17.1% | |
| 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
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