(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 Manatí; and west of Vega Alta.
There are many well-known "vegabajeños", among them: Rafael Balseiro Dávila.
| Land Area: | 122 sq km (46.7 sq mi) |
| Water Area: | 22.28 sq mi |
| Population: | 63,355 |
| Density: | 510.1 per sq km (1,326.1 per sq mi) |
| Housing Units: | 21,990 |
| Housing Density: | 479.2 |
| Per Capita Income: | $7,279 |
| Source: 2000 Census | |
| Hymn: | Más dulce que la miel es tu recuerdo... |
| Wards: | Algarrobo, Almirante Norte, Almirante Sur, Cabo Caribe, Ceiba, Cibuco, Pueblo, Puerto Nuevo, Pugnado Adentro, Pugnado Afuera, Quebrada Arenas, Río Abajo, Río Arriba and Yeguada. |
| Driving Distance: | 30.9 miles * |
| Driving Time: | 49 minutes * |
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