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Tortugo
General Norzagaray Bridge in Tortugo
General Norzagaray Bridge in Tortugo
Tortugo’s location within San Juan
Tortugo’s location within San Juan
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
 (2010)
 • Total 4,543
 • Density 5,408.3/sq mi (2,088.2/km2)
  2010 census
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.

Historical population
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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