Hato Rey Sur is one of the 18 barrios of the

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. It is one of three barrios formerly known as Hato Rey. Hato Rey Sur was a

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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.Includes map of Río Piedras and San Juan before annexation.

Demographics

In 2020, Hato Rey Sur had a population of 8,863 residents.

Subbarrios

The barrio of Hato Rey Sur is further subdivided into four “subbarrios".''Puerto Rico: 2010 Population and Housing Unit Counts.pdf''
2010. U.S. Dept. of Commerce. Economics and Statistics Administration. U.S. Census Bureau. Page 74. Accessed 12 February 2019. * 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 the UPR. * The

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'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.

Gallery

File:Condominio El Monte (01).jpg, El Monte Condominium Towers File:El Monte Mall (3).jpg, El Monte Mall File:Estación Piñero - Tren Urbano.jpg, Piñero Station

References