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Hato Rey Norte
Hato Rey Norte skyline, with Martín Peña Canal and José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum
Hato Rey Norte skyline, with Martín Peña Canal and José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum
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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 one of the 18 barrios of the municipality of San Juan, Puerto Rico. Hato Rey Norte was part of the former municipality of Rio Piedras, before it was merged with the municipality of San Juan in 1951.

It is bounded by Hato Rey Central to the east, the districts of Gobernador Piñero and Hato Rey Sur to the south, and by Santurce to the north. The Caño Martín Peña separates Hato Rey Norte from Santurce.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1950 8,282
1960 18,658 125.3%
1970 18,525 −0.7%
1980 15,909 −14.1%
1990 16,002 0.6%
2000 16,461 2.9%
2010 16,378 −0.5%
U.S. Decennial Census
1900 (N/A) 1910-1930
1930-1950 1980-2000 2010

The population of this barrio is of 16,378 residents with a population density of 4,640 residents per square mile.

Subbarrios

The barrio of Hato Rey Norte is further subdivided into four subbarrios.

Landmarks and places of interest

  • Banco Popular Center and Caribbean Cinema's Fine Arts Café.
  • FBI San Juan Field Office and Degetau Federal Building.
  • Hiram Bithorn Stadium, a baseball park listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
  • José Miguel Agrelot Coliseum, popularly known as the Choliseo, a basketball arena and San Juan's main concert venue.
  • Martín Peña Channel and boardwalk or lineal park (eastern end).
  • Milla de Oro, the central business district of San Juan.
  • Plaza Las Américas, the largest shopping mall in the Caribbean.
  • Puerto Rico Police Department Headquarters.
  • Roberto Clemente Coliseum, an indoor arena and concert venue.
  • United States Federal Court for the District of Puerto Rico.

Transportation

Hato Rey Norte is part of the Milla de Oro and San Juan central business district, served by the Domenech, Roosevelt and Hato Rey metro stations. The area is also served by the Martín Peña Channel ferry, and the district is also considered a hub for the Metropolitan Bus Authority (AMA).

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