Hatillo barrio-pueblo

Hatillo barrio-pueblo is a barrio and the administrative center (seat) of Hatillo, a municipality of Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 3,117.

Hatillo barrio-pueblo
Pueblo de Hatillo
Municipality Seat
Calle Padre Delgado in Hatillo barrio-pueblo
Location of Hatillo barrio-pueblo within the municipality of Hatillo shown in red
Hatillo barrio-pueblo
Location of Puerto Rico
Coordinates: 18°29′02″N 66°49′30″W
Commonwealth Puerto Rico
Municipality Hatillo
Area
  Total0.84 sq mi (2.2 km2)
  Land0.59 sq mi (1.5 km2)
  Water0.25 sq mi (0.6 km2)
Elevation
10 ft (3 m)
Population
 (2010)
  Total3,117
  Density5,283.1/sq mi (2,039.8/km2)
 Source: 2010 Census
Time zoneUTC−4 (AST)

As was customary in Spain, in Puerto Rico, the municipality has a barrio called pueblo which contains a central plaza, the municipal buildings (city hall), and a Catholic church. Fiestas patronales (patron saint festivals) are held in the central plaza every year.

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