Tanamá, Adjuntas, Puerto Rico facts for kids
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Tanamá
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Location of Tanamá barrio within the municipality of Adjuntas shown in red
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 Tanamá, Adjuntas, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Adjuntas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.49 sq mi (14.2 km2) |
| • Land | 5.49 sq mi (14.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,041 ft (622 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,193 |
| • Density | 216.9/sq mi (83.7/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Tanamá is a small, quiet area located in the municipality of Adjuntas in Puerto Rico. It's known as a "barrio," which is like a neighborhood or district. In 2010, about 1,193 people lived here.
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Discover Tanamá
Tanamá is a rural barrio. This means it is a countryside area. It is part of the larger municipality of Adjuntas. The people living in Tanamá are part of the vibrant community of Puerto Rico.
A Look Back: Tanamá's History
Puerto Rico used to be controlled by Spain. After the Spanish–American War, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This happened because of a special agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898.
Tanamá Becomes Part of the U.S.
In 1899, the United States government did a count of all the people in Puerto Rico. This count is called a census. The census found that 752 people lived in Tanamá barrio at that time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 752 | — | |
| 1950 | 1,094 | — | |
| 1960 | 1,277 | 16.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,036 | — | |
| 1990 | 895 | −13.6% | |
| 2000 | 897 | 0.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,193 | 33.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1960 1980-2000 2010 |
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Tanamá: A Special Community
Since 2001, Puerto Rico has had a special law. This law helps identify communities that need extra support. These communities often face challenges like poverty. They might also lack important resources or opportunities.
What is a Special Community?
These special places are called Comunidades especiales de Puerto Rico. They can be barrios, neighborhoods, or other areas. The goal is to help these communities get the resources they need. This includes things like better schools or job opportunities.
Tanamá on the List
In 2001, 686 places were first put on this list. By 2008, the list grew to 742 places. Tanamá was one of seven areas in Adjuntas that became a "Special Community." This means it was recognized as needing extra help and attention.
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In Spanish: Tanamá (Adjuntas) para niños
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
