The Fajardo Metropolitan Statistical Area was 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 80,707, a 2.77% increase over the 2000 census figure of 78,533. [1]
Fajardo has been the smallest metropolitan area (by population) in Puerto Rico. Prior to the 2020 United States census, its MSA status was dissolved. In 2023, its constituent municipalities were added to the San Juan–Bayamón–Caguas metropolitan statistical area. [2]
Municipalities
A total of three municipalities ( Spanish: municipios) were included as part of the Fajardo Metropolitan Statistical Area. [3]
Combined Statistical Area
The Fajardo Metropolitan Statistical Area was a component of the San Juan– Caguas–Fajardo Combined Statistical Area.
See also
References
- ^ "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)". 2009 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2010-03-23. Archived from the original ( CSV) on June 15, 2010. 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.
- ^ "Update of Statistical Area Definitions and Guidance on Their Uses (OMB Bulletin 08 - 01)" ( CSV). 2007-11-20. Retrieved 2008-11-10.