San Juan Antiguo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Juan Antiguo
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Aerial view of the northwest tip of San Juan Antiguo
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Location of San Juan Antiguo shown in yellow
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  San Juan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.63 sq mi (6.8 km2) |
| • Land | 1.02 sq mi (2.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.61 sq mi (1.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,085 |
| • Density | 6,946.1/sq mi (2,681.9/km2) |
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| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
San Juan Antiguo is a special area, or barrio, located in the city of San Juan, which is the capital of Puerto Rico. It's important not to confuse San Juan Antiguo with the historic part called Old San Juan, even though Old San Juan is actually inside San Juan Antiguo! This area is made up of seven smaller parts called subbarrios.
In 2010, about 7,085 people lived in San Juan Antiguo. It is located entirely on the Isleta de San Juan, which is a small island just off the coast of Puerto Rico. This island is connected to the main land by bridges and a road.
History of San Juan Antiguo
In the late 1800s, San Juan Antiguo was known as Plaza de San Juan. This was where Spain had its important military buildings and strong forts. These forts were built to protect the city.
After the Spanish–American War, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This happened because of a peace agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Puerto Rico then became a territory of the United States. In 1899, the United States government counted all the people living in Puerto Rico.
Subbarrios of San Juan Antiguo
San Juan Antiguo is divided into seven smaller areas, which are called subbarrios. Think of them like neighborhoods within a larger district. These are:
- Ballajá
- Catedral
- Marina
- Mercado
- Puerta de Tierra
- San Cristóbal
- San Francisco
Gallery
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A scene in Marina, one of the subbarrios of San Juan Antiguo
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A beautiful fountain found in San Juan Antiguo
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A map showing the different subbarrios of San Juan Antiguo
See also
In Spanish: San Juan Antiguo para niños
- Isleta de San Juan
- Avenida Juan Ponce de León
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
