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
Restaurants
- El Batey (Puerto Rican), (787) 883-7863
- La Familia (Puerto Rican), (787) 883-2640
- Los Naborias (Puerto Rican), (787) 883-4885
Accommodations
- Seagull at the Sea Villa Rental (Rental),
(787) 796-0099
Festivals and Events
- Fiestas Patronales de La Inmaculada Concepcion de María - December
Every year, Vega Alta celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions. - Kite Festival - July
Symbols
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.
Climate
Demographics *
Population
35,395
Land Area: 27.73 sq mi
Density: 1,318.50 per sq mi
Median Age: 40.2
Sex: 52% female
Economics **
$13,439
Median household income: $20,809
Puerto Rico: $21,058
Persons below poverty line: 45.3%
Housing, families and educational attainment *
Number of households
12,124
Housing units density:
613.1 (2013)
Persons per household: 2.98
High school grad or higher: 74%
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: 18.4122° N, 66.3314° W
Zip Code: 692
Driving Distance from San Juan: 27.9 miles
Driving Time: 46 minutes
