Sonadora, Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sonadora
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Location of Sonadora within the municipality of Aguas Buenas shown in red
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 Sonadora, Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Aguas Buenas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.4 sq mi (9 km2) |
| • Land | 3.4 sq mi (9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,207 ft (368 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,191 |
| • Density | 938.5/sq mi (362.4/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Sonadora is a special area called a barrio in the town of Aguas Buenas, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 3,191 people lived there. Sonadora is also part of the main urban area of Aguas Buenas.
Contents
Exploring Sonadora's Past
How Sonadora Became Part of the U.S.
After the Spanish–American War, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This happened because of an agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Puerto Rico then became a territory of the United States.
Early Population Counts in Sonadora
In 1899, the United States government counted the people in Puerto Rico. They found that Sonadora and a nearby barrio called Mula had a combined population of 1,183 people. This was one of the first official counts of people living in Sonadora.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 1,402 | — | |
| 1980 | 2,009 | — | |
| 1990 | 2,432 | 21.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,845 | 17.0% | |
| 2010 | 3,191 | 12.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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Understanding Special Communities in Puerto Rico
What Are Special Communities?
In 2001, a law was created in Puerto Rico to find communities that needed extra help. These places are called "marginalized communities." They might need better services or support.
Government Help for Special Communities
In 2017, the Governor of Puerto Rico created a new government group. This group works with the "Special Communities of Puerto Rico Program." Their goal is to help these communities grow and improve.
Sonadora: A Special Community
Sonadora is one of 742 places on the list of Comunidades Especiales de Puerto Rico. This means Sonadora is a community that the government is working to support.
See also
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
