Santana, Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Santana
Barrio
Location of Santana within the municipality of Sabana Grande shown in red
Santana, Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico Location in Caribbean
Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Municipality	Sabana Grande
Area
• Total	7.3 sq mi (19 km2)
• Land	7.3 sq mi (19 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation	1,037 ft (316 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	7,291
• Density	998.8/sq mi (385.6/km2)
	Source: 2010 Census
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)

Santana is a special area called a barrio in the town of Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico. It is located on the island of Puerto Rico, which is a commonwealth of the United States. In 2010, about 7,291 people lived in Santana.

Exploring Santana's Past

Santana has an interesting history, especially how it became part of the United States. Let's look at some key moments in its past.

How Puerto Rico Became a U.S. Territory

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. This treaty ended the war. As a result, Puerto Rico became an unincorporated territory of the United States. This means it is a part of the U.S. but does not have all the same rights as a state.

Early Population Counts in Santana

In 1899, the United States government wanted to know how many people lived in Puerto Rico. The United States Department of War conducted a survey, which is like a big count of everyone. This survey found that 921 people lived in the Santana barrio at that time. Over the years, the population of Santana has grown quite a bit.

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