The Guayama Metropolitan Statistical Area is a
United States Census Bureau
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defined
Metropolitan Statistical Area
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(MSA) in southeastern
Puerto Rico
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. 2020 Census results placed the population at 68,442, an 18.73% decrease over the 2010 Census. 2010 Census results placed the population at 84,214, a 0.83% increase over the
2000 census figure of 83,570.
Municipalities
A total of three municipalities (
Spanish
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Other places
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: ''municipios'') are included as part of the Guayama Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Guayama (Principal city) Pop: 36,614
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Patillas Pop: 15,985
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Arroyo Pop: 15,843
See also
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Puerto Rico census statistical areas
The currently has 15 statistical areas that have been delineated by the United States Office of Management and Budget (OMB). On March 6, 2020, the OMB delineated three combined statistical areas, eight metropolitan statistical areas, and four ...
References
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