Rincón, Cayey, Puerto Rico facts for kids
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Rincón
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Location of Rincón within the municipality of Cayey shown in red
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 Rincón, Cayey, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| 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
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| • 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.
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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:
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| 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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In Spanish: Rincón (Cayey) para niños- List of communities in Puerto Rico
