Young boy dressed up as a "Santo Inocente". Celebration which takes place every December 27 in anticipation to the "Día de las Máscaras" (Masks Day). Foundation: Don Agustín Ruíz Miranda founded Hatillo (ah-TEE-yo) as a village June 30, 1823. Its first mayor was Don Francisco Martinez. Originally the lands consisted of a lot that was approximately ten "cuerdas" (a cuerda is less than an acre). They were granted by Agustín Ruíz Miranda with the condition that public buildings be erected and wide streets be built and the remaining land be sold or yielded for homes. The lands could not be used for any other reasons than those as stipulated by him.     The town is also known as "Hatillo del Corazón del Riego" (Hatillo Heart of Riego) for two reasons: it had been separated from the district (barrio) of Hato Grande de Arecibo (Great Ranch of Arecibo). This district had been previously subdivided by the districts Hato Arriba (High Ranch), Hato Abajo (Low Ranch) and Hatillo. These names are a result of the main use of the lands at that time, which were the property of Don Esteban Colón. The main part was dedicated to cattle pastures or cattle ranches.     The second reason is a consequence of the revolution initiated by Don Rafael de Riego y Nuñez in Spain against the absolutist government of King Fernando VII and in tribute to his big "heart" in his liberation efforts.     A proposal by the syndicate Don Gabriel de Arana the name of "Hatillo del Corazón de Riego" (Hatillo Heart of Riego) was given to the new city. The governor of Puerto Rico then was Don Miguel de la Torre.     In the early years of its foundation, Hatillo had 910 inhabitants. During the following years this increased to 2,663 distributed in the urban zone districts (barrios) of Carrizales, Capáez, Naranjito, Corcovado, Buena Vista, (before Yeguada Occidental), Campo Alegre, (before Yeguada Oriental), Pajuil, Bayaney, Aibonito and Barrio Pueblo. In the 1940 census the Pajuil district disappeared being divided between Buena Vista, Naranjito, Corcovado and Campo Alegre.     Hatillo is known as the "Milk Industry Capital ". It is the biggest (per square mile) producer of milk in the world and produces one-third of the milk consumed in Puerto Rico. Location: Hatillo is located on the northern coast of Puerto Rico. It is bordered by: the Atlantic Ocean to the north, Lares and Utuado to the south, Arecibo to the east, and Camuy to the west. Area: 109.0 sq km / 42.0 sq mi Population: 38,925 (census 2000) Population Density: 357.1 per sq km / 926.7 per sq mi People are known as: Hatillanos Hatillo is also known as: Capital De La Industria Lechera (Milk Industry Capital) Hatillo Del Corazón De Riego (Hatillo Heart of Riego) Tierra de Campos Verdes (Land of Green Fields) Pueblo Sin Sopa (Town Without Soup) Los Ganaderos (The Dairy Farmers) Wards: Census 2000: Population by Wards - Hatillo Habitants Aibonito 2,705 Barrio Pueblo 4,210 Bayaney 3,373 Buena Vista 2,279 Campo Alegre 4,829 Capáez 4,271 Carrizales 6,807 Corcovado 4,064 Hatillo Town 2,757 Naranjito 3,630 Total 38,925 Source: Census 2000 Political Division - Administrative: Senatorial District # 3 Arecibo represented by Hon. José Emilio González (PNP) and Hon. Víctor David Loubriel (PNP... Resigned, seat opened for the moment) . Representative District # 15 represented by Hon. Efraín Concepción (PNP) . Matron: Nuestra Señora del Carmen Nuestra Señora del Carmen Parish P.O. Box 2 Hatillo, Puerto Rico 00659-0002 (787) 898-5300 Fundation: 1830 Matron's day: July 16 Topography: Located between the mountains and the coastal plains, it forms part of the zone designated as the Plateau of the Northwest where there is a predominantly level coastal strip. Towards the interior of the municipality the topography becomes irregular. Hydrography: Camuy River Economy: Today dairy farms dominate the industry of the town and some factories as a secon alternative help promote the economy. Hatillo is the biggest (per square mile) producer of milk of the world and produces one-third part consumed in Puerto Rico. Plaza del North Mall located in the district of Carrizalez is the fifth mall in importance of the country. Flag: The flag consists of three stripes: Blue represents the sea Yellow the material and artistic wealth of the town Green the vegetation of its fields in all its territorial extension Coat Of Arms: A divided and semi-cut shield: On top, a gold crown with three towers. In a silver field a Custard Apple tree (annona reticulata). In one field two cows in gold. Eight blue and silver-plated waves. To the center a shield of "La Orden del Carmen". Under the shield as a motto the inscription, Hatillo Del Corazón. Symbolisms: The crown establishes the category of town for Hatillo and symbolizes the union of all its citizens. The Custard Apple tree (annona reticulata) and the cows, allusive to a cattle ranch, are the voice of the town, which graphically proclaims the original name of the town Hatillo del Corazón de Riego. The silver plated and blue waves represents the beach of Hatillo. To the center, the shield of La Orden del Carmen, which symbolizes the matron of the population, which is in Puerto Rico an important center of this Mariana avocation. Public Schools sorted by educational levels. Updated: 08/07/2003 Arecibo Region Hatillo District Name Level Telephone Address Elementary ADRIÁN MARTÍNEZ GANDIA K-6 (787) 898-3440 PO Box 1717, P.R. 00659-0000 CARMEN NOELIA PERAZA TOLEDO K-6 (787) 898-0001 PO Box 7, P.R. 00659-0000 EUGENIO MARIA DE HOSTOS K-6 (787) 898-1586 PO Box 7, P.R. 00659-0000 JOAQUÍN RODRÍGUEZ RUIZ K-6 (787) 898-9272 PO Box 1336, P.R. 00659-0000 JOSÉ GAUTIER BENÍTEZ PK-6 (787) 898-9096 PO Box 1707, P.R. 00659-0000 LUIS MELÉNDEZ RODRÍGUEZ K-6 (787) 898-9497 PO Box 69001 Suite 207, P.R. 00659-0000 LUIS MUÑOZ RIVERA K-6 (787) 898-1830 PO Box 7, P.R. 00659-0000 MANUEL CORCHADO K-6 (787) 898-7240 PO Box 7, P.R. 00659-0000 ROSA E. MOLINARI PK-6 (787) 898-4000 PO Box 7, P.R. 00659-0000 TEODORO ROOSEVELT K-3 (787) 898-7040 43 PO Box 7, P.R. 00659-0000 Intermediate JULIET A. CASEY 7-9 (787) 898-4170 PO Box 1653, P.R. 00659-1653 TIMOTEO DELGADO 7-9 (787) 898-9566 PO Box 69001 Suite 182, P.R. 00659-0000 Secondary LUIS MELÉNDEZ RODRÍGUEZ 7-12 (787) 898-6911 PO Box 69001 Suite 275, P.R. 00659-0000 SU RAFAEL ZAMOT CRUZ K-9 (787) 820-0841 PO Box 59003 Suite 166, P.R. 00659-0000 High School LORENZO COBALLES GANDIA 10-12 (787) 898-4300 PO Box 1357, P.R. 00659-0000 Source: Departamento De Educación Hymn: Author Charlie Aguilar Musical arrangement Papo Sánchez De un mar azul en el Atlántico De verdes campos a todo largo Olas plateadas jugando en blanco Es este pueblo, pueblo afanado. Con tradiciones de gran legado De ilustres hombres muy aclamados Poetas libres y literarios Que son orgullo del proletario. Máscaras típicas de Islas Canarias Como es el Truco también traído Y en los deportes reconocidos Esos son frutos bien cosechados. Lolen Coballes, P.H. Hernández Felipe y Cosme de los Aranas Y con Don Lalo, bellos paisajes Fueron pintados por Don Oscar. Piedra del Hombre de Pedro Pablo La cuesta vieja; la del Guamá Son pintorescos de su inventario Pueblo de Hatillo, pueblo afamado. Miguelito Alcaide Monument Events: Truco (card game) - all year Fiestas de la Cruz - May San Juan Day - June Matron Celebration- July Festival Típico del Cooperativismo - October Festival de las Máscaras - 28 December (colorful mask festival) Tipical Festivities - December "Los Tradicionales" Hatillo Mask Festival Curiosities: Hatillo has the biggest pot in Puerto Rico. Measuring 8 feet across by 2½ feet deep. It has traveled all over the island for activities. In one occasion 2,400 lbs. of rice, ham, chicken and other ingredients were prepared. The owner is Dr. Sigfredo (Fifo) Aguilar. More Photos Junior Dorta adding ingredients to the pot under the supervision of Dr. Fifo Aguilar during the Festival Típico del Cooperativismo in Hatillo. Places To Visit: Parish Robinson Schoolhouse Hacienda Santa Rosa Ruins Trapiche de Santa Rosa Antigua Central Bayaney Pagan Caverns Hatillo Caverns Sardinera Beach La Marina Del Carmen Walk José Antonio Monrouzeau Theater Francisco Deida Méndez Stadium Los Ilustres Park Colonial Walk Plaza Norte Mall Casa De Playa Country Inn Distinguished Citizens: Fernando Ledesma José R. Millán Ramón Millán José P.H. Hernández (biography) Luis H. Lacomba Lorenzo Coballes Gandia Pedro Pablo Vargas Felipe Arana José Antonio Monrouzeau Pablo J. Aguilar Oscar Colón Delgado (biography) Carmelo Rodríguez Juan R. (Roco) García Dr. Francisco M. Susoni Sen. Velda González (biography) Manuel Alcaide Cordero Dr. Guillermo Curbelo Hatillo Mayors 1823 - Present Year Mayor Year Mayor 1823-? Francisco Martínez 1932-1936 Pablo J. Aguilar ?-1899 No Data 1936-1938 Francisco Estades 1899-1901 Fernando P. Ledesma 1938-1940 No Data 1902-1908 No Data 1940-1944 José Hawayek 1908-1910 Fernando P. Ledesma 1944-1960 Manuel Alcaide Cordero 1910-1912 Isidoro González 1960-1964 Juan Reyes Romero 1912-1914 Juan Mora Acosta 1964-1972 Ramón Ruíz Vélez 1914-1918 Juan Bautista Román 1972-1984 Víctor M. Ávila Román 1918-1922 José Casanova 1984-1990 Francisco Deida Méndez 1922-1928 No Data 1990- 2004 Juan Luis Cuevas Castro 1928-1932 Fernando Velázquez 2004-Present José "Chely" Rodríguez Source: Municipality of Hatillo Mayor: Hon. José "Chely" Rodríguez (PPD) P.O. Box 8 Hatillo, Puerto Rico 00659 (787) 820-4417       2004 General Election Results Municipality of Hatillo Party Candidate Votes Percent   JOSE 'CHELY' RODRIGUEZ 11,102 49.61% EDWIN NIEVES TROCHE 10,922 48.81% SIGFREDO 'FIFO' AGUILAR LLANES 211 0.94% *OTHERS 142 0.63% Total 22,377   Breakdown of Others   Reported Voting Centers Participation Direct Nomination 4   Registered Voters 26,468 Blank 94   Votes 22,377 Null 44   Participation Percent 84.54% Reported Voting Centers: 87 out of 87 for 100.00%   Total Registered 26,468 Source: Comisión Estatal de Elecciones de Puerto Rico