Tejas, Las Piedras, Puerto Rico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tejas
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Location of Tejas within the municipality of Las Piedras shown in red
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 Tejas, Las Piedras, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Las Piedras |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.02 sq mi (15.6 km2) |
| • Land | 6.02 sq mi (15.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 9,488 |
| • Density | 1,576.1/sq mi (608.5/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
| ZIP Code |
00771
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Tejas is a special neighborhood, called a barrio, located in the town of Las Piedras, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 9,488 people lived there. It's a part of the beautiful island of Puerto Rico.
A Look Back: The History of Tejas
Puerto Rico became a territory of the United States after the Spanish–American War. This happened because of a peace agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898.
In 1899, the United States government counted everyone living in Puerto Rico. This count is called a census. The census found that 948 people lived in the Tejas barrio. At that time, the town was known as Piedras, and this specific neighborhood was called Tejas Alto.
How Tejas's Population Grew Over Time
The number of people living in Tejas has changed a lot over the years. Here's a look at how the population grew from 1900 to 2010:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,639 | — | |
| 1910 | 2,041 | 24.5% | |
| 1920 | 2,148 | 5.2% | |
| 1930 | 2,259 | 5.2% | |
| 1940 | 2,727 | 20.7% | |
| 1950 | 2,834 | 3.9% | |
| 1980 | 5,927 | — | |
| 1990 | 7,898 | 33.3% | |
| 2000 | 8,985 | 13.8% | |
| 2010 | 9,488 | 5.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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