Hato Rey Central

Hato Rey Central is one of the 18 [Barrios of San Juan, Puerto Rico|San Juan, Puerto Rico|barrios] of the municipality of San Juan, Puerto Rico. It is one of three barrios commonly known together as Hato Rey. With a population density of 16,155.3 per square mile. It has a land area of 1.03 sq mi and a 2010 Census population of 16,640.
Hato Rey Central was a barrio of the former municipality of Río Piedras, before it was merged with San Juan in 1951.
It is bounded by Hato Rey Norte to the west, by barrio Universidad to the south, by Oriente to the east, and by Santurce to the north. The Caño Martín Peña separates Hato Rey Central from Santurce.

Demographics

The population of the barrio in 2010 was 16,640, with a population density of 16,155 residents per square mile.

Districts

The barrio of Hato Rey Central is further divided into 4 subbarrios, from north to south:

Landmarks and places of interest

Martín Peña Bridge, Art Deco-style bridge that connects Hato Rey Central with Santurce.Milla de Oro, the central business district of San Juan.
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico's main campus.

Transportation

Although none of the Tren Urbano stations are technically located in Hato Rey Central, the Piñero, Domenech, Roosevelt and Hato Rey metro stations are located very close to the barrio. The area is also served by the Metropolitan Bus Authority.