San Salvador, Caguas, Puerto Rico facts for kids
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San Salvador
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Location of San Salvador within the municipality of Caguas shown in red
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 San Salvador, Caguas, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Caguas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.62 sq mi (17.1 km2) |
| • Land | 6.62 sq mi (17.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,089 |
| • Density | 466.6/sq mi (180.2/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
San Salvador is a special kind of neighborhood called a barrio in the city of Caguas, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 3,089 people lived there. It is a part of the beautiful island of Puerto Rico.
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What is the History of San Salvador?
San Salvador has an interesting past. After the Spanish–American War, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This happened because of a special agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Puerto Rico then became a territory of the United States.
How Many People Lived Here Over Time?
In 1899, the United States government counted how many people lived in Puerto Rico. They found that 1,605 people lived in the San Salvador barrio. Over the years, the number of people living in San Salvador has changed. Here is a quick look at its population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,605 | — | |
| 1950 | 2,863 | — | |
| 1980 | 2,336 | — | |
| 1990 | 3,004 | 28.6% | |
| 2000 | 3,272 | 8.9% | |
| 2010 | 3,089 | −5.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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