Sumido, Cayey, Puerto Rico facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sumido
Barrio
Location of Sumido within the municipality of Cayey shown in red
Sumido, Cayey, Puerto Rico Location in Caribbean
Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Municipality	Cayey
Area
• Total	1.6 sq mi (4 km2)
• Land	1.6 sq mi (4 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation	1,896 ft (578 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	802
• Density	501.3/sq mi (193.6/km2)
	Source: 2010 Census
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)

Sumido is a small community, also called a barrio, located in Cayey, Puerto Rico. Cayey is a municipality, which is like a county or a large town, in Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 802 people lived in Sumido.

A Look at Sumido's Past

Sumido has an interesting history, especially when we look at how Puerto Rico became part of the United States.

How Puerto Rico Joined the U.S.

After the Spanish–American War ended in 1898, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This was part of a peace agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Because of this treaty, 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 U.S. state.

Early Population Count

Soon after, in 1899, the United States Department of War conducted a census in Puerto Rico. A census is like a big count of all the people living in an area. This first count showed that Sumido and a nearby barrio called Jájome Bajo had a combined population of 961 people.

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Sumido has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how the population has grown:

More to Explore

• List of communities in Puerto Rico

In Spanish: Sumido para niños