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Rincón
Barrio
Location of Rincón within the municipality of Cayey shown in red
Location of Rincón within the municipality of Cayey shown in red
Rincón, Cayey, Puerto Rico is located in Caribbean
Rincón, Cayey, Puerto Rico
Rincón, Cayey, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
Commonwealth  Puerto Rico
Municipality Cayey
Area
 • Total 2.38 sq mi (6.2 km2)
 • Land 2.37 sq mi (6.1 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
1,283 ft (391 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 6,764
 • Density 2,854/sq mi (1,102/km2)
  Source: 2010 Census
Time zone UTC−4 (AST)

Rincón is a special area called a barrio in the town of Cayey, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 6,764 people lived there. It's like a neighborhood or a small district within the larger municipality of Cayey.

A Look at Rincón's History

How Rincón Became Part of the United States

After the Spanish–American War, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This happened because of a deal called the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Puerto Rico then became a territory of the United States. This means it is governed by the U.S. but is not a state.

In 1899, the United States government counted all the people in Puerto Rico. This count is called a census. The census found that Rincón and a nearby barrio called Monte Llano had a combined population of 1,374 people.

Rincón's Population Growth Over Time

The population of Rincón has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how many people lived there during different census counts:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1950 1,992
1980 2,336
1990 4,936 111.3%
2000 5,909 19.7%
2010 6,764 14.5%
U.S. Decennial Census
1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930
1930-1950 1980-2000 2010

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