The Ponce Metropolitan Statistical Area is a United States Census Bureau defined Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) in south central Puerto Rico. A July 1, 2007 Census Bureau estimate placed the population at 263,411, a 0.57% decrease from the 2000 census figure of 264,919.[1]
Ponce is the third largest metropolitan area (by population) in Puerto Rico. Of the eight MSA areas in the Commonwealth, only Ponce and Mayagüez experienced population declines during the 2000-2007 period.
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Municipalities
A total of three municipalities (Spanish: municipios) are included as part of the Ponce Metropolitan Statistical Area.[2] They are:
- Juana Díaz
- Ponce--Principal City
- Villalba
Combined Statistical Area
The Ponce–Yauco–Coamo Combined Statistical Area (CSA) includes two metropolitan areas, two micropolitan areas, and nine municipalities. A July 1, 2007 Census Bureau estimate placed the population at 449,829, a 1.72% increase over the 2000 census figure of 442,244. The Ponce–Yauco–Coamo Combined Statistical Area comprises 11.4% of Puerto Rico's total population.[3]
Components
- Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs)
- Ponce (3 Municipalities)
- Yauco (4 Municipalities)
- Micropolitan Statistical Areas (μSAs)
- Coamo (1 Municipality)
- Santa Isabel (1 Municipality)
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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