Universidad, San Juan, Puerto Rico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Universidad
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University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus
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Location of Pueblo shown in yellow
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  San Juan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.63 sq mi (1.6 km2) |
| • Land | 0.63 sq mi (1.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,515 |
| • Density | 4,056.5/sq mi (1,566.2/km2) |
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| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Universidad is a special neighborhood, or barrio, located in Río Piedras. It is one of the 18 barrios that make up the city of San Juan, Puerto Rico.
This area was once part of the separate town of Río Piedras. In 1951, Río Piedras became a part of San Juan. That's when Universidad officially joined San Juan as one of its barrios. Universidad is famous because it's home to the main campus of the University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras. This is a very important university! You can also find the underground Tren Urbano (city train) system here. The Universidad station is located beneath Ponce de León Avenue.
What is a Barrio?
A barrio is like a district or a neighborhood. It's a way to divide up a city or town into smaller parts. Puerto Rico uses barrios to organize its municipalities. Each barrio has its own name and history.
People Living in Universidad
In 2010, about 2,515 people lived in the Universidad barrio. This number helps us understand how many people call this neighborhood home.
Neighborhoods Inside Universidad
Universidad is further divided into four smaller neighborhoods. These are called subbarrios. They help organize the area even more. The subbarrios are:
- Amparo
- Auxilio Mutuo
- Institución
- Valencia
