Tierras Nuevas Saliente Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Tierras Nuevas Saliente
Barrio
Beach in Tierras Nuevas Saliente
Location of Tierras Nuevas Saliente within the municipality of Manatí shown in red
Tierras Nuevas Saliente Location in Caribbean
Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Municipality	Manatí
Area
• Total	8.02 sq mi (20.8 km²)
• Land	6.60 sq mi (17.1 km²)
• Water	1.42 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Elevation	43 ft (13 m)
Population (2010)
• Total	6,757
• Density	1,023.8/sq mi (395.3/km²)
	Source: 2010 Census
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)

Tierras Nuevas Saliente is a special area called a barrio in the town of Manatí, Puerto Rico. Think of a barrio like a neighborhood or a district within a larger town. In 2010, about 6,757 people lived here. It's a place with beautiful beaches and natural spots.

A Look at History
Cool Places to See
- Mar Chiquita Beach
- Laguna Tortuguero
Gallery
See also

A Look at History

Puerto Rico became a territory of the United States after the Spanish–American War. This happened in 1898. Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States as part of the Treaty of Paris of 1898.

In 1899, the United States counted everyone living in Puerto Rico. At that time, Tierras Nuevas Saliente had 776 people. Over the years, more and more people have moved to this area.

Cool Places to See

Tierras Nuevas Saliente is known for its amazing natural beauty.

Mar Chiquita Beach

One famous spot is Mar Chiquita Beach. This beach is very pretty, but it can be dangerous for swimming. This is because it often has strong currents and waves. It's important to be careful and follow safety signs if you visit.

Laguna Tortuguero

Part of the Laguna Tortuguero is also in Tierras Nuevas Saliente. A lagoon is a shallow body of water that is partly separated from the sea. The eastern part of this lagoon is in a nearby town called Vega Baja. This lagoon is a great place to see local wildlife.