St. Just, Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico facts for kids
St. Just is a neighborhood, called a barrio, located in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico. It's a newer part of the municipality. In 2010, about 14,635 people lived there.
Quick facts for kids
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Location of St. Just within the municipality of Trujillo Alto shown in red
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 St. Just, Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Trujillo Alto |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.26 sq mi (5.9 km2) |
| • Land | 2.23 sq mi (5.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 14,635 |
| • Density | 6,592.3/sq mi (2,545.3/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
About St. Just
St. Just is one of the areas that make up the municipality of Trujillo Alto. It was officially created in 1990. This makes it one of the more recent neighborhoods in the region.
How St. Just Got Its Name
The name St. Just comes from a Spanish army captain. His name was Federico Saint Just. In 1818, he was given a large piece of land. This land was part of another neighborhood called Cuevas. The land was granted to him by a special order from the king.
Population Over Time
The population of St. Just has been counted in the U.S. Census. In the year 2000, there were 12,572 people living there. By 2010, the population had grown to 14,635 people.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 12,572 | — | |
| 2010 | 14,635 | 16.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census1980-2000 2010 | |||
Explore More
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
In Spanish: St. Just (Trujillo Alto) para niños
