Yeguada, Vega Baja, Puerto Rico facts for kids
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Yeguada
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Road in Yeguada
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Location of Yeguada within the municipality of Vega Baja shown in red
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 Yeguada, Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Vega Baja |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.24 sq mi (8.4 km2) |
| • Land | 2.46 sq mi (6.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.78 sq mi (2.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,932 |
| • Density | 785.4/sq mi (303.2/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Yeguada is a small community, also called a barrio, located in the town of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 1,932 people lived there. It's known for its history and natural beauty.
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A Look Back: Yeguada's History
Long ago, native people lived in the area we now call Yeguada. This community later became famous for raising horses. These horses were very important for getting around Puerto Rico.
Becoming Part of the United States
After the Spanish–American War, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This happened because of a peace agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Puerto Rico then became a special area connected to the U.S. but not a state.
In 1899, the United States government counted everyone living in Puerto Rico. They found that 428 people lived in Yeguada at that time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 428 | — | |
| 1960 | 398 | — | |
| 1980 | 508 | — | |
| 1990 | 896 | 76.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,724 | 92.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,932 | 12.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1960 1980-2000 2010 |
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Natural Wonders of Yeguada
A part of the beautiful Laguna Tortuguero is located right in Yeguada. This lagoon is a special natural area.
See also
In Spanish: Yeguada (Vega Baja) para niños
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
