Vega Redonda, Comerío, Puerto Rico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Vega Redonda
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View from Vega Redonda
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Location of Vega Redonda within the municipality of Comerío shown in red
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 Vega Redonda, Comerío, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Comerío |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.83 sq mi (7.3 km2) |
| • Land | 2.83 sq mi (7.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,197 |
| • Density | 423/sq mi (163/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Vega Redonda is a special kind of neighborhood, called a barrio, located in the town of Comerío, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 1,197 people lived there. It is a part of the beautiful island of Puerto Rico.
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Understanding Neighborhoods in Puerto Rico
In Puerto Rico, a barrio is like a district or a large neighborhood. These barrios are then divided into even smaller areas. These smaller areas are called sectores, which means sectors in English.
Different Types of Sectors
The names for these smaller sectores can be different. Some are simply called sector. Others might be known as urbanización, reparto, barriada, or residencial. Each name describes a slightly different type of community or housing area.
Sectors in Vega Redonda
Vega Redonda has several of these smaller areas within it. These include:
- Apartamentos Amelia
- Apartamentos El Español
- Carretera 791
- Sector La Mora Arriba
- Sector Las Polleras
- Sector Los Reyes
- Sector Quebrada Adentro
- Sector Sabana
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Vega Redonda has changed over many years. A census is a count of all the people in an area. The United States government counts people every ten years. This helps us see how communities grow or shrink.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,089 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,380 | 26.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,322 | −4.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,426 | 7.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,314 | −7.9% | |
| 1980 | 545 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,151 | 111.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,020 | −11.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,197 | 17.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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A Look at History
Vega Redonda, like all of Puerto Rico, has an interesting history. After the Spanish–American War ended, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This happened because of a special agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898.
Becoming a U.S. Territory
After the treaty, Puerto Rico became an unincorporated territory of the United States. This means it is part of the U.S. but does not have all the same rights as a state.
Early Population Count
In 1899, the United States government took a census in Puerto Rico. This was to count how many people lived there. The census found that Vega Redonda and a nearby barrio called Piñas had a combined population of 1,373 people.
Gallery
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Arroyata River in Vega Redonda
See also
In Spanish: Vega Redonda para niños
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
