Hatillo, Puerto Rico

(ah-TEE-yo)

Hatillo is known as "El Pueblo sin Sopa" (the town without soup). Hatillo was founded on June 30, 1823 by Agustín Ruiz Miranda.

Hatillo is located on the northern coast of Puerto Rico, bordering the Atlantic Ocean; north Lares and Utuado; east of Camuy; and west of Arecibo.

Today, Hatillo is the mayor producer of milk in the island and produces the third part consumed in Puerto Rico.

There are many well-known "hatillanos", among them: Velda González.

Hatillo is made up of 10 barrios (wards/districts):

Aibonito
Bayaney
Buena Vista
Campo Alegre
Capáez

Carrizales
Corcovado
Hatillo
Naranjito
Pueblo

Restaurants

Buen Cafe (Puerto Rican), (787) 898-3495
Chili's Grill & Bar (Hatillo) (American), (787) 880-4884
Tosty Arepas (Puerto Rican), (787) 262-3851

Accommodations

Parador El Buen Cafe (Parador), (787) 898-1000
Rosa Del Mar Hotel (Hotel), (787) 262-1515
C9 Hatillo del Mar (Rental), (787) 898-3624
1-888-592-9983
Costa Norte I-9 (Rental), (586) 292-2552
SeaTurtle House (Guest House), (787) 890-1572

Festivals and Events

Festival de las Mascaras - December
Colorful masks and costumes decorate Hatillo Festival of Masks. The festivities include dances, food, parades. (787) 898-3835
Festival del Guiro - December
(787) 898-3840
Fiestas Patronales de Nuestra Sra. del Carmen - July
Every year, Hatillo celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions. (787) 898-3840

Education

There are 15 public schools in Hatillo, education is handled by the Puerto Rico Department of Education.

Climate

10 Day Forecast

Symbols

Anthem: De un mar azul en el Atlántico...

Demographics *

Population
38,486

Puerto Rico: 3,285,874

Land Area: 41.78 sq mi

Density: 947 per sq mi

Median Age: 43

Sex: 52% female

Economics **

Per capita income
$11,675

Puerto Rico: $21,058

Median household income: $18,998
Puerto Rico: $21,058

Persons below poverty line: 45.2%

Housing, families and educational attainment *

Number of households
17,816
Housing units density:
415.6 (2013)

Persons per household: 2.84

High school grad or higher: 74.5%

Marital status: 45% married

* U.S. Census Bureau 2020 data, unless otherwise noted - Source: Quick Facts Puerto Rico.
** U.S. Census Bureau 2016-2020

Map References

Coordinates: 18.4864° N, 66.8256° W

Zip Code: 659

Driving Distance from San Juan: 61.5 miles

Driving Time: 1 hour, 27 minutes