Mayagüez metropolitan area

Map of Puerto Rico highlighting the Mayagüez Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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

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

Components of the Mayagüez-San Germán-Cabo Rojo Combined Statistical Area.

  Mayagüez MSA

  San Germán-Cabo Rojo MSA

The Mayagüez–San Germán–Cabo Rojo Combined Statistical Area (CSA) includes two metropolitan areas and six municipalities. 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]

Components

• Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs)
  • Mayagüez (2 Municipalities)
  • San Germán-Cabo Rojo (4 Municipalities)

See also

• Puerto Rico census statistical areas

References

1. ^ "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. http://www.census.gov/popest/metro/tables/2009/CBSA-EST2009-03.csv. Retrieved 2010-03-31. 
2. ^ "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. 
3. ^ "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. http://www.census.gov/popest/metro/tables/2009/CBSA-EST2009-04.csv. Retrieved 2010-03-31.