Torre, Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico facts for kids
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Torre
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Location of Torre within the municipality of Sabana Grande shown in red
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 Torre, Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Sabana Grande |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.91 sq mi (10.1 km2) |
| • Land | 3.91 sq mi (10.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 718 ft (219 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,096 |
| • Density | 536.1/sq mi (207.0/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Torre is a small area or "barrio" in Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico. It is located in the southwestern part of Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 2,096 people lived in Torre.
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History of Torre
Becoming a U.S. Territory
After the Spanish–American War in 1898, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This happened because of a peace agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Puerto Rico then became an "unincorporated territory" of the U.S. This means it is part of the U.S. but does not have the same status as a state.
Early Population Count
In 1899, the United States Department of War took a count of all the people in Puerto Rico. This count is called a census. They found that Torre and a nearby barrio called Susúa had a combined population of 1,755 people.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Torre has changed quite a bit over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 942 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,101 | 16.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,742 | 58.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,096 | 20.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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