Hato Rey Central
Barrio of San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Hato Rey Central is one of the 18 barrios of the municipality of San Juan, Puerto Rico. It is one of three barrios commonly known together as Hato Rey. With a population density of 16,155.3 per square mile. It has a land area of 1.03 sq mi and a 2010 Census population of 16,640.[3]
Hato Rey Central | |
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Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico and the Milla de Oro in the background. | |
 Location of Hato Rey Central shown in yellow. | |
| Coordinates: 18°25′19″N 66°03′02″W[1] | |
| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  San Juan |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.04 sq mi (2.7 km2) |
| • Land | 1.03 sq mi (2.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.026 km2) |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7.0 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
• Total | 16,640 |
| • Density | 16,155.3/sq mi (6,237.6/km2) |
| 2010 census | |
| ZIP code | 00917 |
Hato Rey Central was a barrio of the former municipality of Río Piedras, before it was merged with San Juan in 1951.
It is bounded by Hato Rey Norte to the west, by barrio Universidad to the south, by Oriente to the east, and by Santurce to the north. The Caño Martín Peña separates Hato Rey Central from Santurce.
Demographics
The population of the barrio in 2010 was 16,640, with a population density of 16,155 residents per square mile.[3]
Districts
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Landmarks and places of interest
- Martín Peña Bridge (shared with Hato Rey Norte), Art Deco-style bridge that connects Hato Rey Central with Santurce.
- Milla de Oro, the central business district of San Juan.
- Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico's main campus.
Transportation
Although none of the Tren Urbano stations are technically located in Hato Rey Central, the Piñero, Domenech, Roosevelt and Hato Rey metro stations are located very close (in some cases even steps away) to the barrio. The area is also served by the Metropolitan Bus Authority (AMA).
Gallery
Las Monjas district.
Espiritu Santo Parish in Floral Park district.
Polytechnic University Library
