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Vega Alta, Puerto Rico
Vega Alta · Puerto Rico
Vega Alta is a small city in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico with a population of 12,036. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 12,036 |
| Population Density | 434 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.4122°, -66.3313° |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
| Country | 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico |
| State / Province | Vega Alta |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.4 inches (1,152 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Vega Alta
Vega Alta is a small city in Puerto Rico (Vega Alta) with a population of 12,036. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.4 inches. The timezone is America/Puerto_Rico.
Climate in Vega Alta
Vega Alta has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F). The hottest month is Sep (28.8°C), the coldest is Feb (25.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1197 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.6°F |
| 47% above Puerto Rico avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 27.8 sq mi (71.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 434/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.4122°N, 66.3313°W |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 15.2 m (50 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1867 | VIRGIN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 15.2 m | 24 | 143 km |
| 1918 | PUERTO RICO: MONA PASSAGE | Eruption + Earthquake | 6.1 m | 144 | 96 km |
| 1868 | VIRGIN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 135 km |
| 2020 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 4 | 72 km |
| 1918 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | — | — | 93 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 6.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 6.6 in |
Vega Alta has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 75°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 71.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.0") and February the driest (3.1").
Schools in Vega Alta
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Segunda Unidad de Maricao Afuera | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Antonio Paoli | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Ileana De Gracia (Superior Nueva) | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rafael Hernández | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Superior Adelaida Vega | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Apolo San Antonio | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Elemental José de Diego | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Ignacio Miranda | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Superior Ladislao Martínez Otero | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Vega Alta
14 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Casa Pueblo | community news, environment | MP3 48 kbps | |
| WRPG-DB Pura Gracia | cristiana, musica cristiana | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WKAQ 580 | news | AAC+ 63 kbps | |
| Hot 102 | mainstream, pop music | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| LA X | — | OGG 48 kbps | |
| Fidelity 95.7 | — | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Echo 355 | acustic, alternative | MP3 | |
| WPAB 550 PONCE | spanish pop, spanish talk | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WAPA RADIO | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| OldiVille | 70 80 hits, 70s disco | MP3 | |
| Isla Rock | rock en espanol | MP3 128 kbps | |
| La X 100.7 FM | pop, reggaeton | OGG 48 kbps | |
| Radio Isla 1320 AM (WSKN 1320 AM) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WIAC 740 AM | — | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Vega Alta
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arqueología Indígena | ||||
| Arqueología Indígena | ||||
| Ballajá Barracks | ||||
| Biblioteca Museo Casa Natal de Luis Muñoz Rivera | ||||
| Caparra Ruins Museum | ||||
| Caparra Ruins Museum | ||||
| Casa Canales | ||||
| Casa de los Contrafuertes | ||||
| Casa de los Contrafuertes | ||||
| Casa Museo Aurora | ||||
| Casa Museo Felisa Rincón de Gautier | ||||
| Casa Museo Felisa Rincón de Gautier | ||||
| Casa Museo Rafael Martinez Nadal | ||||
| Casa y Museo Juan Antonio Corretjer | ||||
| De Aventura con Ventura Barnés | ||||
| De Aventura con Ventura Barnés | ||||
| Francisco Oller Art and History Museum | ||||
| Francisco Oller Art and History Museum | ||||
| Galería Nacional | ||||
| Guaynabo Museum of History | ||||
| José Celso Barbosa Museum | ||||
| José Celso Barbosa Museum | ||||
| La Casa del Libro | ||||
| La Casa del Libro | ||||
| Museo Archivo De Bayamón | ||||
| Museo Archivo De Bayamón | ||||
| Museo Casa Blanca | ||||
| Museo Casa Blanca | ||||
| Museo Casa Blanca | ||||
| Museo Casa Blanca | ||||
| Museo de Arquelogía Indígena | ||||
| Museo de Arquelogía Indígena | ||||
| Museo de Arte de Bayamón | ||||
| Museo de Arte de Bayamón | ||||
| Museo de Arte y Diseño de Miramar MADMi | ||||
| Museo de Arte y Diseño de Miramar MADMi | ||||
| Museo de Bellas Artes | ||||
| Museo de Ciencias Físicas | ||||
| Museo de Ciencias Físicas | ||||
| Museo de Ciencias Naturales | ||||
| Museo de Ciencias Naturales | ||||
| Museo de Geología | ||||
| Museo de Geología | ||||
| Museo de Historia del Arte | ||||
| Museo de Historia del Arte | ||||
| Museo de las Américas | ||||
| Museo de las Américas | ||||
| Museo de Reproducciones Artísticas | ||||
| Museo de Reproducciones Artísticas | ||||
| Museo de San Juan | ||||
| Museo del Café | ||||
| Museo del Deporte de Puerto Rico | ||||
| Museo del Mar | ||||
| Museo del Mar | ||||
| Museo El Cemí | ||||
| Museo Militar | ||||
| Museo Militar | ||||
| Museo y Escuela de Arte Marcos Juan Alegría Valle | ||||
| Museum of Transportation | ||||
| Pabellón Aeroespacial | ||||
| Pabellón Aeroespacial | ||||
| Pabellón de la Transportación | ||||
| Pabellón de la Transportación | ||||
| Pabellón de las Telecomunicaciones y Océano | ||||
| Pabellón de las Telecomunicaciones y Océano | ||||
| Sala de la Estación del Ferrocarril | ||||
| Terrarios del Parque | ||||
| Terrarios del Parque |
Libraries in Vega Alta
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Electrónica Ángel Luis Maldonado Pérez "Negro" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Electrónica Josefa "Pepa" Bruno Oquendo | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Electrónica Julia M. Chéverez | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca HURRA | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca HURRA | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Legislativa Tomás Bonilla Feliciano | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Legislativa Tomás Bonilla Feliciano | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Legislativa Tomás Bonilla Feliciano | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal de Ciales María Isabel Blanco Hidalgo "Doña Pura" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Ymaliz M. Molina Feliciano | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal, Francisco Álvarez Marrero | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Comunidad Campo Alegre | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca UCC | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca UCC | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibloteca de Cortés | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibloteca Maestra Daisy Muñoz Rodríguez | 0.0 | |||||
| Carnegie Library | 0.0 | |||||
| San Juan Community Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Vega Alta
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro de Distribución WIC | |||||
| El Mercado de Bayamón | |||||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| EL MERCADO FAMILIAR | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Resuelve Mini Market | |||||
| Farmers Market | |||||
| Farmers Market | |||||
| Farmers Market | |||||
| Luna Market | |||||
| Luna Market | |||||
| Luna Market | |||||
| Mercado Agrícola Natural Viejo San Juan | |||||
| Mercado Agrícola Natural Viejo San Juan | |||||
| Mercado Agrícola Natural Viejo San Juan | |||||
| Mercado Agricola Natural Viejo San Juan | 150 Norzagaray St | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Sat: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Yes | Visit |
| Narranjito farmers market group 787-544-3311 | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Sat: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM;Sun: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM; | Yes | ||
| Plaza del Mercado Héctor "Joy" Sandín |
Restaurants in Vega Alta
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Vega Alta
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Vega Alta
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Vega Alta
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Vega Alta
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Vega Alta
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Vega Alta
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Vega Alta
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Vega Alta
8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Vega Alta
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Vega Alta
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Esquinita | ||||
| La Esquinita | ||||
| La Esquinita |
Stadiums & Teams in Vega Alta
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Guillermo Montañez | ||
| Estadio Juan Ramón Loubriel | ||
| Estadio Pedro "Perucho" Cepeda | ||
| Estadio Sixto Escobar |
Airports Near Vega Alta
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Luis Munoz Marin International Airport | SJU | Large Airport |
| Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Airport | ARE | Medium Airport |
| Fernando Luis Ribas Dominicci Airport | SIG | Medium Airport |
| José Aponte de la Torre Airport | NRR | Medium Airport |
| Mercedita International Airport | PSE | Medium Airport |
| Adjuntas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cocal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cuylers Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dr Hermenegildo Ortiz Quinones Airport | HUC | Small Airport |
| Fort Allen Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Labadle Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lajas Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Patillas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Isabel Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Vega Alta
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Vega Alta Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Vega Alta
33 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Beautiful Body Esthetic & Spa | ||
| Beautiful Body Esthetic & Spa | ||
| CDT De Toa Alta Bo Pinas | ||
| CDT GMSP, Inc. | ||
| CDT GMSP, Inc. | ||
| CDT Medicina Familiar Minillas | ||
| CDT Toa Alta Cura | ||
| Centro Clínico Serrano | ||
| Centro De Diagnostico Y Tratamiento Eulalia Kuilan - Cataño - | ||
| Centro De Diagnostico Y Tratamiento Eulalia Kuilan - Cataño - | ||
| Corporación del Fondo de Seguro del Estado | ||
| Corporación del Fondo de Seguro del Estado | ||
| CSM Integrados CDT | ||
| CSM Integrados CDT | ||
| Guaynabo ASG, Inc. | ||
| Guaynabo ASG, Inc. | ||
| Hope Women's Clinic | ||
| Hope Women's Clinic | ||
| Integrated Community Health System | ||
| Integrated Community Health System | ||
| Laboratorio Clínico Las Colinas | ||
| Laboratorio Clínico Muñoz Rivera | ||
| Laboratorio Miramar | ||
| Laboratorio Miramar | ||
| Medical Oftalmic Laser | ||
| Medical Oftalmic Laser | ||
| MetroAid Ambulance | ||
| MetroAid Ambulance | ||
| MMM Multiclínica | ||
| Numed | ||
| Numed | ||
| Triple-S Salud | ||
| Triple-S Salud |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Vega Alta
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Fátima | |
| Iglesia Cristiana Discípulos de Cristo | |
| Iglesia Presbiteriana | |
| Parroquia La Inmaculada Concepción |
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What is the population of Vega Alta?
Vega Alta has a population of 12,036 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 434 people per square mile, spread across 27.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Vega Alta?
Vega Alta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.4 inches.