Susúa Baja, Yauco, Puerto Rico facts for kids
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Susúa Baja
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Location of Susúa Baja within the municipality of Yauco shown in red
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 Susúa Baja, Yauco, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Yauco |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.51 sq mi (9.1 km2) |
| • Land | 3.51 sq mi (9.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 11,856 |
| • Density | 3,377.8/sq mi (1,304.2/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Susúa Baja is a special kind of neighborhood called a barrio in the town of Yauco, Puerto Rico. It's located on the beautiful island of Puerto Rico, which is a territory of the United States. In 2010, about 11,856 people lived in Susúa Baja.
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A Look at Susúa Baja's History
Puerto Rico has a rich history! After the Spanish–American War in 1898, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This happened because of a special agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898. From then on, Puerto Rico became an unincorporated territory of the United States.
How Many People Lived Here?
The United States government wanted to know how many people lived in Puerto Rico. So, in 1899, they did a special count called a census. A census helps us understand how populations change over time. In that first count, only 811 people lived in Susúa Baja.
Over the years, the number of people living in Susúa Baja changed a lot. Here's how the population grew and changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 811 | — | |
| 1980 | 9,416 | — | |
| 1990 | 12,677 | 34.6% | |
| 2000 | 13,319 | 5.1% | |
| 2010 | 11,856 | −11.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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More to Explore
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
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