Mayagüez metropolitan area
Mayagüez metropolitan area
Mayagüez metropolitan area | |
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From top, left to right: Plaza Colón Square and cathedral; Yagüez Theater; University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez; downtown Mayagüez; Old US Custom House; entrance portico to Próceres Park | |
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| Country |  United States |
| Territory |  Puerto Rico |
| Principal cities | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 |
| • Summer (DST) | AST |
The Mayagüez Metropolitan Statistical Area is a United States Census Bureau defined Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in west central Puerto Rico. A July 1, 2009 Census Bureau estimate placed the population at 109,842, a 4.53% decrease from the 2000 census figure of 115,048.[1]
Of the eight metropolitan areas in the Commonwealth, Mayagüez has experienced the largest population decline during the 2000–2009 period. The only other MSA to have lost population during this same period is Ponce.
Municipalities
[edit]A total of six municipalities (Spanish: municipios) are included as part of the Mayagüez Metropolitan Statistical Area.[2]
- Mayagüez (Principal city)
- Cabo Rojo
- Hormigueros
- Lajas
- Sabana Grande
- San Germán
Combined Statistical Area
[edit]In 2023, the former Mayagüez–San Germán–Cabo Rojo Combined Statistical Area (CSA) was combined with the adjacent Aguadilla–Isabela–San Sebastián, PR MSA to form the Mayagüez–Aguadilla, PR Combined Statistical Area (CSA) which comprises thirteen municipios on Puerto Rico's western coast. A July 1, 2009 Census Bureau estimate placed the population at 258,401, a 2.84% increase over the 2000 census figure of 251,260. The Mayagüez–San Germán–Cabo Rojo Combined Statistical Area comprises 6.5% of Puerto Rico's total population.[3]
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 23-01)" (CSV). 2023-07-01. Retrieved 2024-03-05.
- ^ "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.
