Vega Baja
(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
Things to See and Do In Vega Baja
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Festivals and Events
- Feria Socio-Cultural - May
- Fiestas Patronales de Nuestra Virgen del Rosario - October
Every year, Vega Baja celebrates a patron saint festival. The festivities include dances, food, parades and religious processions. (787) 855-2500 - Maraton Melao Melao - October
Symbols
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.
Climate
Demographics *
59,662
Population
58,782 (July 2013 est.)
Land Area: 45 .86 sq mi
Density: 1301.0 per sq mi
Median Age: 36.5
Economics *
Per capita income (2013)
Puerto Rico: $11,068
Median household income: $16,453
Puerto Rico: $19,624
Persons below poverty line: 50.60 %
Housing, families and educational attainment *
21,335
Number of households
Housing units density: 553.9
Persons per household: 3.23
High school grad or higher: 53.8%
* U.S. Census Bureau 2010 data unless otherwise noted.
Map References
Coordinates: 18.4461° N, 66.3875° W
Zip Code: 00693, 00694
Driving Distance from San Juan: 30.9 miles
Driving Time: 49 minutes
