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Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
Vega Baja · Puerto Rico
Vega Baja is a small city in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico with a population of 29,325. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 29,325 |
| Population Density | 526 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.4444°, -66.3877° |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
| Country | 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico |
| State / Province | Vega Baja |
| 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 Baja
Vega Baja is a small city in Puerto Rico (Vega Baja) with a population of 29,325. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 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 Baja
Vega Baja 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 | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 55.7 sq mi (144.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 526/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.4444°N, 66.3877°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 | 149 km |
| 1918 | PUERTO RICO: MONA PASSAGE | Eruption + Earthquake | 6.1 m | 144 | 89 km |
| 1868 | VIRGIN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 141 km |
| 2020 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 4 | 70 km |
| 1918 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | — | — | 87 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 6.0 in |
Vega Baja has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 74°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 68.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.6") and February the driest (3.1").
Schools in Vega Baja
14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Nuestra Señora del Rosario | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Fernando Rosario Vázquez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Juan Quirindongo Morell | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Agapito Rosario Rosario | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Manuel Martínez Dávila | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Ángel Sandín Martínez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Lino Padrón Rivera | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Centro De Adiestramiento | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela José De Diego | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela José Gualberto Padilla | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nueva Brigida Alvarez Rodríguez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rafael Hernández | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rosa M. Rodríguez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Vicente | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Vega Baja
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 Baja
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arqueología Indígena | ||||
| Arqueología Indígena | ||||
| Casa Canales | ||||
| Casa Museo Aurora | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| José Celso Barbosa Museum | ||||
| José Celso Barbosa Museum | ||||
| Museo Archivo De Bayamón | ||||
| Museo Archivo De Bayamón | ||||
| Museo de Arquelogía Indígena | ||||
| Museo de Arquelogía Indígena | ||||
| Museo de Arte de Bayamón | ||||
| Museo de Arte de Bayamón | ||||
| Museo de Ciencias Físicas | ||||
| Museo de Ciencias Físicas | ||||
| Museo de Ciencias Naturales | ||||
| Museo de Ciencias Naturales | ||||
| Museo de Geología | ||||
| Museo de Geología | ||||
| Museo de Reproducciones Artísticas | ||||
| Museo de Reproducciones Artísticas | ||||
| Museo del Café | ||||
| Museo El Cemí | ||||
| Museo y Escuela de Arte Marcos Juan Alegría Valle | ||||
| 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 Baja
| 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 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 |
Farmers Markets in Vega Baja
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Mercado de Bayamón | |||||
| El Mercado Familiar | 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 | ||
| 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 Baja
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Vega Baja
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Vega Baja
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Vega Baja
3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Vega Baja
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Vega Baja
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Vega Baja
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Vega Baja
9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Vega Baja
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Vega Baja
2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Vega Baja
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Esquinita | ||||
| La Esquinita | ||||
| La Esquinita |
Stadiums & Teams in Vega Baja
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Juan Ramón Loubriel |
Airports Near Vega Baja
15 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 |
| Rafael Hernández International Airport | BQN | 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 |
Treatment Centers in Vega Baja
22 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 De Diagnostico Y Tratamiento Eulalia Kuilan - Cataño - | ||
| Centro De Diagnostico Y Tratamiento Eulalia Kuilan - Cataño - | ||
| CSM Integrados CDT | ||
| CSM Integrados CDT | ||
| Hope Women's Clinic | ||
| Hope Women's Clinic | ||
| Integrated Community Health System | ||
| Integrated Community Health System | ||
| Medical Oftalmic Laser | ||
| Medical Oftalmic Laser | ||
| MetroAid Ambulance | ||
| MetroAid Ambulance | ||
| MMM Multiclínica | ||
| Triple-S Salud | ||
| Triple-S Salud |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Vega Baja
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| El Hombre de la Cana | |
| Iglesia de Dios | |
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Rosario | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora de la Providencia |
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What is the population of Vega Baja?
Vega Baja has a population of 29,325 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 526 people per square mile, spread across 55.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Vega Baja?
Vega Baja 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.