Tortugo, San Juan, Puerto Rico facts for kids
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Tortugo
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General Norzagaray Bridge in Tortugo
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Tortugo’s location within San Juan
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  San Juan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.84 sq mi (2.2 km2) |
| • Land | 0.84 sq mi (2.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 259 ft (79 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,543 |
| • Density | 5,408.3/sq mi (2,088.2/km2) |
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| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Tortugo is a special area, or barrio, located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Its name means "turtle" in Spanish. Tortugo is one of 18 barrios that make up the city of San Juan. It is one of the smaller barrios in terms of land area. In 2010, about 4,543 people lived there.
Who Lives in Tortugo?
Tortugo is home to a diverse group of people. In 2010, the population was 4,543. Most people living in Tortugo identify as being of Hispanic or Latino descent. This means their families originally came from Spanish-speaking countries.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1980 | 2,215 | — | |
| 1990 | 3,877 | 75.0% | |
| 2000 | 4,351 | 12.2% | |
| 2010 | 4,543 | 4.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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See also
- In Spanish: Tortugo para niños
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
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