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.

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Siesta en Vega Baja (Photo: Peter Padawitz)

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

Restaurants

Tu Casa Sea Food Restaurant (Sea Food), (787) 855-5006

Accommodations

Chalets de la Playa Condominiums (Apartment/Condo), (917) 797-2657

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

10 Day Forecast from weather.com

Demographics *

Population
54,414

Puerto Rico: 3,285,874

Land Area: 45.86 sq mi

Density: 1,114.30 per sq mi

Median Age: 42.4

Sex: 52% female

Economics **

Per capita income
$11,444

Puerto Rico: $21,058

Median household income: $20,126
Puerto Rico: $21,058

Persons below poverty line: 45.7%

Housing, families and educational attainment *

Number of households
19,343
Housing units density:
553.9 (2013)

Persons per household: 2.62

High school grad or higher: 73.6%

Marital status: 41% married

* U.S. Census Bureau 2020 data, unless otherwise noted - Source: Quick Facts Puerto Rico.
** U.S. Census Bureau 2016-2020

Map References

Coordinates: 18.4461° N, 66.3875° W

ZIP Code: 00693, 00694

Driving Distance from San Juan: 30.9 miles

Driving Time: 49 minutes