Naranjito, Hatillo, Puerto Rico facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Naranjito
Barrio
On PR-487 near PR-488 and PR-130
Location of Naranjito within the municipality of Hatillo shown in red
Naranjito, Hatillo, Puerto Rico Location in Caribbean
Commonwealth	Puerto Rico
Municipality	Hatillo
Area
• Total	5.14 sq mi (13.3 km2)
• Land	5.13 sq mi (13.3 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation	381 ft (116 m)
Population  (2010)
• Total	4,050
• Density	789.5/sq mi (304.8/km2)
	Source: 2010 Census
Time zone	UTC−4 (AST)

Naranjito is a small, rural area located in the municipality of Hatillo, Puerto Rico. It's a type of local division known as a barrio. In 2010, about 4,050 people lived here.

A Look at Naranjito's Past

Naranjito has a history tied to the larger story of Puerto Rico. After the Spanish–American War in 1898, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This made Puerto Rico an unincorporated territory of the U.S.

In 1899, the U.S. government took a count of everyone living in Puerto Rico. They found that 966 people lived in Naranjito barrio at that time. Over the years, Naranjito's population has grown. By 2010, it had reached 4,050 residents.

Exploring Naranjito Through Pictures

You can see some views of Naranjito and the surrounding area along PR-130 in Hatillo:

See also

• List of communities in Puerto Rico
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