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Vega Alta, Cuba

Villa Clara Province · Cuba

Vega Alta is a small town in Villa Clara Province, Cuba with a population of 1,061. Elevation: 161 ft (49 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,061 Population 7,579/sq mi density
161 ft Elevation 49 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
53.4 in Annual Rain
America / Havana Timezone

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About Vega Alta

Vega Alta

Vega Alta is a town and municipality of Puerto Rico. Vega Alta is on the northern coast of the island, north of Morovis and Corozal; east of Vega Baja; and west of Dorado with an area of 28 square miles (73 km2). Vega Alta is subdivided into seven barrios and Vega Alta barrio-pueblo. It is part of the San Juan-Caguas-Guaynabo Metropolitan Statistical Area.

People

Population1,061
Density7,579/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain53.4 in/yr
Sunny Days239/yr
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Population1,061
Population Density7,579 / sq mi
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Coordinates22.5500°, -79.8192°
TimezoneAmerica/Havana
Country🇨🇺 Cuba
State / ProvinceVilla Clara Province
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation53.4 inches (1,357 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Vega Alta

Vega Alta is a small town in Cuba (Villa Clara Province) with a population of 1,061. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet (49 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.4 inches. The timezone is America/Havana.

Vega Alta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 239 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average77.3°F
43% above Cuba avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days239 days/yr

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density7,579/sq mi
Coordinates22.5500°N, 79.8192°W
TimezoneAmerica/Havana

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.4"
41% above Cuba avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 16, 2015.

Jan 9, 2014 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M5.0 117 km
Mar 9, 2014 27 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.7 119 km
Feb 5, 2014 15 km NNE of Martí, Cuba M4.3 125 km
Aug 16, 2015 29 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.3 114 km
Mar 30, 2014 18 km NW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.2 110 km
Jan 10, 2014 26 km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.1 115 km
Jan 10, 2014 20 km WNW of Corralillo, Cuba M4.0 113 km
Aug 8, 1996 5 km SSE of Cumanayagua, Cuba M3.8 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Rafael Category 3 244 km
2021 Ida Category 1 295 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 294 km
2017 Irma Category 5 39 km
2008 Paloma Category 4 277 km
2008 Gustav Category 4 276 km
2008 Ike Category 2 127 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 101 km
2005 Rita Category 2 119 km
2004 Charley Category 3 263 km
2002 Lili Category 2 264 km
2001 Michelle Category 4 43 km
1999 Irene Category 1 280 km
1998 Georges Category 2 65 km
1996 Lili Category 2 19 km
1987 Floyd Category 1 292 km
1985 Kate Category 2 43 km
1981 Katrina Category 1 186 km
1980 Allen Category 4 285 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 75°F (24°C) 1.9 in
April 77°F (25°C) 2.8 in
May 79°F (26°C) 6.6 in
June 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.0 in
October 79°F (26°C) 7.3 in
November 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in
December 73°F (23°C) 1.8 in

Vega Alta has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 72°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.1") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Vega Alta

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ESBU Wilfredo Cabrera Portal
Antigua Escuela de La Lebisa
Escuela Primaria Juan Francisco Aro
Escuela Primaria
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Museums in Vega Alta

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Ciudad
Casa Natal Abel Santamaría
Che Guevara Mausoleum
Fábrica de Tabacos Constantino Pérez Carrodegua
Museo de Artes Decorativas
Museo Municipal
Museo Provincial Abel Santamaria Cuadrado
Sala de Historia
Tren blindado
Tren blindado
Tren blindado
Tren blindado

Libraries in Vega Alta

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alejo Campentier0.0
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Publica Juan Bruno Zayas0.0
Juan Bruno Zayas0.0
Martí Library0.0
Mimi Fortún0.0
Sala de Lectura José Martí0.0

Farmers Markets in Vega Alta

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Candonga de catres
Complejo de mercados 12 Plantas
Complejo de mercados 12 Plantas
Cuentapropistas (Candonga)
Cuentapropistas San Cristobal
La Pomarrosa
La Pomarrosa
Los Pilongos
Mercado 8 de Octubre
Mercado agropecuario
Mercado Buen Viaje
Mercado Buen Viaje
Mercado Buen Viaje
Mercado de oferta y demanda
Mercado La Selecta
MiPyME
MiPyME
MiPyME Pérez Quesada
Pista José Martí

Stadiums & Teams in Vega Alta

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Vega Alta

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Abel Santamaria International AirportSNULarge Airport
Jaime Gonzalez AirportCFGMedium Airport
Chiquitico Fabregat AirportSmall Airport
El Purio AirportSmall Airport
Jatibonico South AirportSmall Airport
Jutiera AirportSmall Airport
Las Brujas AirportBWWSmall Airport
Las Glorias AirportSmall Airport
Sagua La Grande AirportSmall Airport
Sancti Spiritus AirportUSSSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Vega Alta

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Rehabilitación de la Cara y Prótesis Bucomaxilofacial
Prosalud
Sala de Fisioterapia y Rehabilitación
Sala de Rehabilitación
Sala de Rehabilitación
Sala de Rehabilitación
Sala de Rehabilitación

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vega Alta

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Calvary Vega Alta

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Havana
Area
0.4 km² (0.1 mi²)
Postal Code
52500

🇨🇺 About Cuba

Capital Havana
Population 11,338,138
Area 110,860 km²
GDP (USD) $107,352,000,000
GDP per capita $9,605
HDI 0.764
Life expectancy 78.1 years
Internet users 71.3%
Urban population 77.1%
Currency CUP (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +53
TLD .cu
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Cuba

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 Triumph of the Revolution Triunfo de la Revolución
Jan 2 Victory of Fidel Castro Día de Victoria de las Fuerzas Armadas
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
May 1 Labour Day Día de los trabajadores
Jul 25 Day before the Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison Conmemoración del asalto a Moncada
Jul 26 Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison Día de la Rebeldía Nacional
Jul 27 Day after the Commemoration of the Assault of the Moncada garrison Conmemoración del asalto a Moncada
Oct 10 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vega Alta

What is the population of Vega Alta?

Vega Alta has a population of 1,061 residents and is located in Cuba. The population density is 7,579 people per square mile, spread across 0.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vega Alta?

Vega Alta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 239 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.4 inches.

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