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Stella

Stella comunidad
Community
Stella, Puerto Rico is located in Puerto Rico
Stella, Puerto Rico
Stella, Puerto Rico
Location in Puerto Rico
Commonwealth  Puerto Rico
Municipality Rincón
Area
 • Total 0.46 sq mi (1.2 km2)
 • Land 0.33 sq mi (0.9 km2)
 • Water 0.13 sq mi (0.3 km2)
Elevation
7 ft (2 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 1,088
 • Density 3,297.0/sq mi (1,273.0/km2)
  Source: 2010 Census
Time zone UTC−4 (AST)

Stella (also known as Stella comunidad) is a small community located in Rincón, Puerto Rico. It is part of two larger areas called barrios: Pueblo barrio and Calvache barrio. In 2010, about 1,088 people lived in Stella.

Discovering Stella

Stella is a community in the beautiful municipality of Rincón. Rincón is on the western coast of Puerto Rico, an island commonwealth of the United States. Stella is known for its quiet, community feel.

Where is Stella Located?

Stella is found within the municipality of Rincón. Rincón is famous for its amazing beaches and surfing spots. Stella itself is split between two barrios, which are like neighborhoods or districts. These are Pueblo barrio and Calvache barrio.

How Many People Live in Stella?

The population of Stella was counted in 2010. At that time, 1,088 people called Stella home. This makes it a smaller community. The population numbers have changed over the years, as shown in the table below.

Historical population
Census Pop.
1970 0
1980 1,020
1990 1,071 5.0%
2000 971 −9.3%
2010 1,088 12.0%
U.S. Decennial Census
1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930
1930-1950 1980-2000 2010
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