Hato Rey Norte Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Hato Rey Norte
Barrio
Hato Rey Norte skyline, with Martín Peña Canal and José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum
Location of Hato Rey Norte shown in yellow
Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Municipality	San Juan
Area
• Total	4.33 sq mi (11.2 km²)
• Land	3.57 sq mi (9.2 km²)
• Water	0.76 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Elevation	0 ft (0 m)
Population (2010)
• Total	16,378
• Density	4,639.7/sq mi (1,791.4/km²)
	2010 census

Hato Rey Norte is a neighborhood, or "barrio," located in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It is one of 18 barrios that make up the city of San Juan. Hato Rey Norte used to be part of another town called Rio Piedras. But in 1951, Rio Piedras joined with the larger city of San Juan.

Hato Rey Norte is surrounded by other areas. To the east is Hato Rey Central. To the south are Gobernador Piñero and Hato Rey Sur. And to the north is Santurce. A channel called the Caño Martín Peña separates Hato Rey Norte from Santurce.

People and Population
Neighborhoods Inside Hato Rey Norte
Cool Places to Visit
Getting Around
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People and Population

In 2010, about 16,378 people lived in Hato Rey Norte. This means there were about 4,640 people living in each square mile.

Neighborhoods Inside Hato Rey Norte

Hato Rey Norte is divided into four smaller neighborhoods, which are called subbarrios.

El Vedado
Eleanor Roosevelt
Martín Peña
Puerto Nuevo

Cool Places to Visit

Hato Rey Norte has many important and interesting places.

Business and Entertainment

Banco Popular Center: This is a big building that houses the main offices of Banco Popular, a major bank.
Caribbean Cinema's Fine Arts Café: A movie theater where you can watch films.
Milla de Oro: Also known as the "Golden Mile," this is the main business area of San Juan. Many important offices and companies are located here.
Plaza Las Américas: This is the biggest shopping mall in the entire Caribbean region. You can find many stores, restaurants, and entertainment options here.
José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum: Often called the "Choliseo," this is a large arena. It's a popular spot for big concerts and sports events like basketball games.
Roberto Clemente Coliseum: Another indoor arena that hosts concerts and other events.

Government and Sports

FBI San Juan Field Office: This is where the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has its offices in San Juan.
Hiram Bithorn Stadium: A famous baseball park. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places because of its importance.
Puerto Rico Police Department Headquarters: The main office for the police department in Puerto Rico.
United States Federal Court for the District of Puerto Rico: This is where federal court cases for Puerto Rico are handled.

Nature and Outdoors

Martín Peña Channel and Boardwalk: This channel has a boardwalk or "lineal park" along its eastern end. It's a nice place for a walk.

Getting Around

Hato Rey Norte is a busy area, especially because it's part of the Milla de Oro business district. You can get around using different types of transportation:

Metro Stations: The area is served by the Tren Urbano (Urban Train) with stations like Domenech, Roosevelt, and Hato Rey.
Ferry: There's a ferry service on the Martín Peña Channel.
Buses: Hato Rey Norte is also a central spot for the Metropolitan Bus Authority (AMA), which runs many bus routes.