Sardinera facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sardinera
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Barrio
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Fish market in Sardinera
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Location of Sardinera within the municipality of Fajardo shown in red
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 Sardinera
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Fajardo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.18 sq mi (3.1 km2) |
| • Land | 0.95 sq mi (2.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.23 sq mi (0.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,190 |
| • Density | 1,252.6/sq mi (483.6/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
| ZIP Code |
00738
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Sardinera is a special neighborhood, called a barrio, located in the town of Fajardo, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 1,190 people lived there. It covers an area of about 1.18 square miles.
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A Look at Sardinera's Past
Sardinera has an interesting history. After the Spanish–American War, Puerto Rico became a territory of the United States in 1898. This happened because of a peace agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898.
In 1899, the United States government counted the people living in Puerto Rico. They found that the combined population of Sardinera and a nearby barrio called Naranjo was 999 people.
How Sardinera's Population Changed
The number of people living in Sardinera has changed over many years. Here is a look at the population counts from different times:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 458 | — | |
| 1920 | 160 | −65.1% | |
| 1930 | 290 | 81.3% | |
| 1940 | 660 | 127.6% | |
| 1950 | 268 | −59.4% | |
| 1980 | 741 | — | |
| 1990 | 856 | 15.5% | |
| 2000 | 925 | 8.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,190 | 28.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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Helping the Community During Tough Times
During the COVID-19 Pandemic, the people of Sardinera found a way to help each other. They started a program called auto chinchorreo, which means "curbside pickup."
This program allowed residents to get free meals from local restaurants without leaving their cars. The mayor, José Aníbal “Joey” Meléndez Méndez, started this idea to make sure people had enough food.
See also
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
In Spanish: Sardinera (Fajardo) para niños
