Vega Alta, Puerto Rico
(VAI-gah AHL-tah)
Vega Alta is known as "El Pueblo de los Ñangotaos" (town of squaters). Vega Alta was founded in 1775 by Francisco de los Olivos.
Vega Alta is located in the northern coast of the island, north of Morovis and Corozal; east of Vega Baja; and west of Dorado.
Vega Alta is made up of 8 barrios (wards/districts):
- Bajura
- Candelaria
- Cienagueta
- Espinosa
- Maricao
- Mavilla
- Pueblo
- Sabana
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Anthem: En la costa norte de mi islita...
Education
There are 10 public schools in Vega+Alta, education is handled by the Puerto Rico Department of Education.
