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Hato Rey Sur
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Hato Rey Sur is located in Puerto Rico
Hato Rey Sur
Hato Rey Sur
Location in Puerto Rico
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
 (2010)
 • Total 10,738
 • Density 13,095.1/sq mi (5,056.0/km2)
  Source: 2010 Census
Time zone UTC−4 (AST)

Hato Rey Sur is one of the 18 barrios of the municipality of San Juan, Puerto Rico. 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. Following the annexation of Rio Piedras, the city of San Juan, and its surrounding area now including Rio Piedras, quadrupled its former size.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1980 12,642
1990 12,915 2.2%
2000 10,868 −15.8%
2010 10,738 −1.2%
U.S. Decennial Census
1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930
1930-1950 1980-2000 2010

Hato Rey Sur has a population of 10,738 residents, with a population density of 13,095 residents per square mile.

Subbarrios

The barrio of Hato Rey Sur is further subdivided into four “subbarrios".

  • Bella Vista
  • Hyde Park
  • La 37
  • Santa Rita

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 theUPR.
  • 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.

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See also

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