Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
(VAI-gah BAH-hah)
Vega Baja is known as "La Ciudad del Melao Melao" (syrup city). Vega Baja was founded in October 3, 1776 by Antonio Viera, with the name of Vega-baxa del Naranjal de Nuestra Señora del Rosario.
Vega Baja is located in northern coast, north of Morovis; east of Manat&iaute;; and west of Vega Alta.
There are many well-known "vegabajeños", among them: Rafael Balseiro Dávila.
Vega Baja is made up of 14 barrios (wards/districts):
- Algarrobo
- Almirante Norte
- Almirante Sur
- Cabo Caribe
- Ceiba
- Cibuco
- Pueblo
- Puerto Nuevo
- Pugnado Adentro
- Pugnado Afuera
- Quebrada Arenas
- Río Abajo
- Río Arriba
- Yeguada
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Anthem: Más dulce que la miel es tu recuerdo...
Education
There are 26 public schools in Vega Baja, education is handled by the Puerto Rico Department of Education. Vega Baja is also home of 2 colleges and universities.
