Vega Alta
(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
Things to See and Do In Vega Alta
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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 *
39,951
Population
39,707 (July 2013 est.)
Land Area: 27.73 sq mi
Density: 1440.7 per sq mi
Median Age: 35.2
Economics *
Per capita income (2013)
Puerto Rico: $11,068
Median household income: $18,184
Puerto Rico: $19,624
Persons below poverty line: 50.60 %
Housing, families and educational attainment *
13,925
Number of households
Housing units density: 613.1
Persons per household: 3.28
High school grad or higher: 59.2%
* U.S. Census Bureau 2010 data unless otherwise noted.
Map References
Coordinates: 18.4122° N, 66.3314° W
Zip Code: 00692
Driving Distance from San Juan: 27.9 miles
Driving Time: 46 minutes
