Zanja, Camuy, Puerto Rico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Zanja
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Barrio
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Small road in Zanja heading towards Abra Honda
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Location of Zanja within the municipality of Camuy shown in red
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 Zanja, Camuy, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Camuy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.9 sq mi (8 km2) |
| • Land | 2.9 sq mi (8 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,311 |
| • Density | 1,145.7/sq mi (442.4/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Zanja is a community, also known as a barrio, located in the town of Camuy, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 3,311 people lived there. It is a part of the beautiful island of Puerto Rico, which is a territory of the United States.
A Look Back in Time
Puerto Rico used to be under the rule of Spain. After a conflict called the Spanish–American War in 1898, Spain and the United States signed a peace agreement. This agreement was known as the Treaty of Paris of 1898. Because of this treaty, Puerto Rico became a territory of the United States.
Soon after, in 1899, the United States government conducted a survey. This survey, called a census, counted everyone living in Puerto Rico. At that time, Zanja barrio had a population of 833 people. Over the years, more people have moved to Zanja, and its population has grown steadily.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 833 | — | |
| 1950 | 1,728 | — | |
| 1980 | 2,461 | — | |
| 1990 | 2,793 | 13.5% | |
| 2000 | 3,080 | 10.3% | |
| 2010 | 3,311 | 7.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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See also
In Spanish: Zanja (Camuy) para niños
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
