San Juan, Puerto Rico metropolitan area
The San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR Metropolitan Statistical Area is a United States Census Bureau defined Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in northeastern Puerto Rico. A July 1, 2009 Census Bureau estimate placed the population at 2,617,089, a 4.31% increase over the 2000 census figure of 2,509,007.[1]
San Juan-Caguas-Guaynabo is the largest metropolitan area (by population) in Puerto Rico, and covers approximately half of the island and the third behind Metro Atlanta and New York
Municipalities[edit]
A total of forty-one municipalities (Spanish: municipios) are included as part of the San Juan-Caguas-Guaynabo Metropolitan Statistical Area.[2] The total area for the MSA is 1,902.45 square miles. They are:
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Combined Statistical Area[edit]
The San Juan–Caguas–Fajardo Combined Statistical Area (CSA) includes two metropolitan areas, one micropolitan area, and forty-five municipalities. A July 1, 2009 Census Bureau estimate placed the population at 2,732,036, a 4.16% increase over the 2000 census figure of 2,622,876. The San Juan–Caguas–Fajardo Combined Statistical Area comprises 68.9% of Puerto Rico's total population.[3]
Components[edit]
- Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs)
- Fajardo (3 Municipalities)
- San Juan–Caguas–Guaynabo (41 Municipalities)
- Micropolitan Statistical Areas (μSAs)
- Utuado (1 Municipality)
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Table 3. Annual Estimates of the Population of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas in Puerto Rico: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2009 (CBSA-EST2009-03)" (CSV). 2009 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2010-03-23. Retrieved 2010-03-31.
- ^ "Update of Statistical Area Definitions and Guidance on Their Uses (OMB Bulletin 08 - 01)" (CSV). 2007 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2007-11-20. Retrieved 2008-11-10.
- ^ "Table 4. Annual Estimates of the Population of Combined Statistical Areas in Puerto Rico: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2009 (CBSA-EST2009-04)" (CSV). 2009 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2010-03-23. Retrieved 2010-03-31.