Hato Rey Sur
Barrio of San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Hato Rey Sur is one of the 18 barrios of the municipality of San Juan, Puerto Rico.[3] It is one of three barrios commonly known together as Hato Rey. Hato Rey Sur was a barrio of the former municipality of Rio Piedras, before it was merged with the municipality of San Juan in 1951.[4] Following the annexation of Rio Piedras, the city of San Juan, and its surrounding area now including Rio Piedras, quadrupled its former size.[5]
Hato Rey Sur | |
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 Location of Hato Rey Sur shown in yellow | |
| Coordinates: 18°24′17″N 66°03′31″W[1] | |
| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  San Juan |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.82 sq mi (2.1 km2) |
| • Land | 0.82 sq mi (2.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 8,863 |
| • Density | 11,000/sq mi (4,200/km2) |
| Source: 2020 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Demographics
In 2020, Hato Rey Sur had a population of 8,863 residents.[11]
Subbarrios
The barrio of Hato Rey Sur is further subdivided into four “subbarrios".[12]
Landmarks and places of interest
- EDP University, Hato Rey Campus
- Judicial Center of San Juan
- Universidad Avenue, the main nightlife and dining spot for students of the UPR.
- The University of Puerto Rico's main campus is also located closeby.
Transportation
Although the only Tren Urbano station to be fully located within Hato Rey Sur is Piñero, the Rio Piedras and Universidad stations also serve the barrio due to their close proximity.
Gallery
El Monte Condominium Towers
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