Rocha, Moca, Puerto Rico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rocha
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Location of Rocha within the municipality of Moca shown in red
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 Rocha, Moca, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Moca |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.13 sq mi (18.5 km2) |
| • Land | 7.13 sq mi (18.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,004 |
| • Density | 561.6/sq mi (216.8/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Rocha is a neighborhood, also called a barrio, located in the town of Moca, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 4,000 people lived there. It is a part of the beautiful island of Puerto Rico.
A Glimpse into Rocha's Past
Puerto Rico used to be controlled by Spain. After a war called the Spanish–American War, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States in 1898. This made Puerto Rico a territory of the U.S.
In 1899, the U.S. government counted everyone living in Puerto Rico. This count is called a census. The census found that 902 people lived in Rocha barrio at that time. Over the years, the number of people living in Rocha has grown.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 902 | — | |
| 1960 | 2,193 | — | |
| 1980 | 3,130 | — | |
| 1990 | 3,067 | −2.0% | |
| 2000 | 3,707 | 20.9% | |
| 2010 | 4,004 | 8.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1960 1980-2000 2010 |
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When the Río Culebrinas Flooded
In May 2019, Rocha barrio experienced heavy rains. This caused the Río Culebrinas (Culebrinas River) to overflow its banks. The flooding affected many areas in Moca and other towns.
The flood waters covered roads and caused trees to fall. There were also some landslides, which are when dirt and rocks slide down hills. These events made it difficult for people to travel in the area.
Want to Learn More?
In Spanish: Rocha (Moca) para niños
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
