Vega Baja (VAI-gah BAH-hah) is a municipality in north central Puerto Rico located in northern coast, north of Morovis; east of Manatí; and west of Vega Alta. Vega Baja is spread over 13 wards and Vega Baja Pueblo (The downtown area and the administrative center of the city).
History
Founding
Vega Baja was founded in October 3, 1776 by Antonio Viera, with the name of "Vega-baxa del Naranjal de Nuestra Señora del Rosario".
Flag
Vega Baja's flag consists of a yellow cloth, crossed by a green band. The band is relates to the fertile valley and the river.
Coat of Arms
The Vega Baja Coat of Arms has a v-shape green band, with overlapping roses in silver and three oranges tress, with fruits in gold. In the superior part a five tower crown, silverplated with black and green. The main colors of the shield; green and gold are used traditionally in civic, scholastic and sport activities. The crown five tower indicates that the town holds the rank of Villa by Royal Real Decree.
Demographics
Barrios (Districts/Wards)
- Algarrobo
- Almirante Norte
- Almirante Sur
- Cabo Caribe
- Ceiba
- Cibuco
- Puerto Nuevo
- Pugnado Adentro
- Pugnado Afuera
- Quebrada Arenas
- Río Abajo
- Río Arriba
- Yeguada
Economic
Agriculture
Pineapple sugar cane; Cattle) and manufacture.
Industrial
Clothing, leather articles; electrical and electronic equipment, machinery.
Landmarks and Places of Interest
- Casa Alonso Museum
- El Trece Recreational Area
- Fenix Theater
- Hall Of Fame
- House of Culture and Tourism
- Jorge Otero Military Museum
- Mar Chiquita
- Man of the Sugar Cane Monument
- Melao Melao Artisan Center
- Migrante Square
- Puerto Nuevo Recreational Area
- Tortuguero Lagoon
- Tortuguero Recreational Area
- Trinitarias Park
Festivals and Events
- Melao Melao Marathon - October Matron Celebrations - October Christmas Festival - December
Notable Vegabajeños
- Emiliano Martínez Avilés - Writer
- Facundo Rivera Natal - Poet
- José I. de Díego Padró - Poet
- Pedro Regalado de Diego González - Poet
- Rafael Balseiro Dávila - Pianista and composer.
- Rafael López Landrón - Writer
- Trina Padílla de Sanz - Storyteller and poet.
- Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez - Professional baseball player.
Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. (2006, October 7). In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 16:39, October 24, 2006, from http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Vega_Baja%2C_Puerto_Rico&oldid=79963116
