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Sumido
Barrio
Location of Sumido within the municipality of Cayey shown in red
Location of Sumido within the municipality of Cayey shown in red
Sumido, Cayey, Puerto Rico is located in Caribbean
Sumido, Cayey, Puerto Rico
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:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1950 427
1980 497
1990 691 39.0%
2000 729 5.5%
2010 802 10.0%
U.S. Decennial Census
1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930
1930-1950 1980-2000 2010

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