The Mayagüez Metropolitan Statistical Area is a United States Census Bureau defined Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in west central Puerto Rico. A July 1, 2007 Census Bureau estimate placed the population at 111,254, a 3.30% 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 2000-2007 period. The only other MSA to have lost population during this same period is Ponce.
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Municipalities
A total of two municipalities (Spanish: municipios) are included as part of the Mayagüez Metropolitan Statistical Area.[2] They are:
- Hormigueros
- Mayagüez--Principal City
Combined Statistical Area
The Mayagüez–San Germán–Cabo Rojo Combined Statistical Area (CSA) includes two metropolitan areas and six municipalities. A July 1, 2007 Census Bureau estimate placed the population at 257,197, a 2.36% 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]
Components
- Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs)
- Mayagüez (2 Municipalities)
- San Germán-Cabo Rojo (4 Municipalities)
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, 2007 (CBSA-EST2007-03)" (CSV). 2007 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2008-03-27. http://www.census.gov/popest/metro/tables/2007/CBSA-EST2007-03.csv. Retrieved 2008-11-05.
- ^ "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. http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/bulletins/fy2008/b08-01.pdf. Retrieved 2008-11-10.
- ^ "Table 4. Annual Estimates of the Population of Combined Statistical Areas in Puerto Rico: April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2007 (CBSA-EST2007-04)" (CSV). 2007 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division. 2008-03-27. http://www.census.gov/popest/metro/tables/2007/CBSA-EST2007-04.csv. Retrieved 2008-11-05.
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