Santa Rosa, Lajas, Puerto Rico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Santa Rosa
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Location of Santa Rosa within the municipality of Lajas shown in red
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 Santa Rosa, Lajas, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Lajas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.91 sq mi (2.4 km2) |
| • Land | 0.91 sq mi (2.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,603 |
| • Density | 1,761.5/sq mi (680.1/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Santa Rosa is a barrio, which is like a neighborhood or district, located in the town of Lajas, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 1,603 people lived there.
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A Look at Santa Rosa's History
Santa Rosa has an interesting history, especially because of how Puerto Rico became part of the United States.
Puerto Rico Joins the U.S.
After the Spanish–American War ended in 1898, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This was part of a peace agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Because of this, Puerto Rico became an unincorporated territory of the United States. This means it belongs to the U.S. but is not a state.
Counting the People
Soon after, in 1899, the United States Department of War did a special count of all the people in Puerto Rico. This count is called a census. They found that Santa Rosa and a nearby barrio called Plata had a combined population of 938 people.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Santa Rosa has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different censuses:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 1,391 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,367 | −1.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,456 | 6.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,603 | 10.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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Where is Santa Rosa?
Santa Rosa is located in the southwestern part of Puerto Rico. It's part of the Lajas municipality, which is known for its beautiful landscapes and coastal areas. The coordinates for Santa Rosa are 18.051442 degrees North and 67.039603 degrees West.
See also
In Spanish: Santa Rosa (Lajas) para niños
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
