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.
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
Demographics *
Population
54,414
Land Area: 45.86 sq mi
Density: 1,114.30 per sq mi
Median Age: 42.4
Sex: 52% female
Economics **
$11,444
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
