Hato Viejo, Arecibo, Puerto Rico facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hato Viejo
Barrio
Location of Hato Viejo within the municipality of Arecibo shown in red
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Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Municipality	Arecibo
Area
• Total	8.61 sq mi (22.3 km2)
• Land	8.56 sq mi (22.2 km2)
• Water	0.05 sq mi (0.1 km2)
Elevation	781 ft (238 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	2,045
• Density	238.9/sq mi (92.2/km2)
	Source: 2010 Census
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)

Hato Viejo is a special area called a barrio in the town of Arecibo, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 2,045 people lived there. It's like a neighborhood or a district within a bigger city.

A Look Back: The History of Hato Viejo

Puerto Rico used to be controlled by Spain. After the Spanish–American War ended in 1898, Puerto Rico became part of the United States. This happened because of a peace agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898.

In 1899, the United States government counted everyone living in Puerto Rico. This count is called a census. The census found that 2,588 people lived in Hato Viejo barrio at that time.

Exploring Hato Viejo: Its Sectors

Barrios like Hato Viejo are often divided into smaller areas. These smaller parts are called sectores (which means sectors in English). Think of them as smaller neighborhoods within the barrio.

The names for these sectors can be different. Some are just called "sector," while others might be named urbanización, reparto, barriada, or residencial. Each name describes a different type of community or housing area.

Here are the sectors you can find in Hato Viejo barrio:

• Sector Arizona
• Sector Calichoza
• Sector Canta Gallo
• Sector Derrame
• Sector La Pica
• Sector Llanada
• Sector Los Sauces
• Sector San Pedro

See also

In Spanish: Hato Viejo (Arecibo) para niños

• List of communities in Puerto Rico
• List of barrios and sectors of Arecibo, Puerto Rico