Yeguada, Camuy, Puerto Rico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Yeguada
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Barrio
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"Pinky" and other birds in Yeguada
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Location of Yeguada within the municipality of Camuy shown in red
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Camuy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.86 sq mi (7.4 km2) |
| • Land | 2.41 sq mi (6.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.45 sq mi (1.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,581 |
| • Density | 1,075.4/sq mi (415.2/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Yeguada is a barrio, which is like a neighborhood or district, in the town of Camuy, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 2,581 people lived there.
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A Look at Yeguada's Past
Puerto Rico used to be controlled by Spain. After the Spanish–American War in 1898, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This was part of a deal called the Treaty of Paris of 1898.
Puerto Rico then became an "unincorporated territory" of the United States. This means it is a part of the U.S. but does not have all the same rights as a state.
Counting People in Yeguada
In 1899, the United States government took a census of Puerto Rico. A census is like a big count of all the people living in an area. The census found that 794 people lived in Yeguada barrio at that time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 794 | — | |
| 1950 | 1,303 | — | |
| 1980 | 1,564 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,817 | 16.2% | |
| 2000 | 2,565 | 41.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,581 | 0.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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The Story of Pinky the Flamingo
A special flamingo lived in Yeguada for about 10 years. Locals gave her the nickname "Pinky." She was a well-known sight in the area until she disappeared in 2019.
More to Explore
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
In Spanish: Yeguada (Camuy) para niños
