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Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
History
Vega Baja was founded in October 3, 1776 by Antonio Viera, with the name of "Vega-baxa del Naranjal de Nuestra Señora del Rosario". "Cibuco", name of one of the rivers that carve its fertile lands, is a variation of the name "Sebuco", a chief or Cacique Taíno Indian of the region. These "cells" of Taíno indians were known to settle in the vicinity of the rivers. Even though the Cibuco river is prone to floods due to heavy seasonal rains even to this day, the benefits given to the land by the river are numerous. The rich diversity of ocean life and reefs is evidence of how the nutrients provided by the Cibuco river are so beneficial.
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Nickname(s): Ciudad del "Melao Melao"
Location within the island of Puerto Rico
Coordinates: 18°26′46″N 66°23′15″W / 18.44611°N 66.3875°W / 18.44611; -66.3875 Country Territory Founded Government - Mayor - Senatorial dist. - Representative dist. Area - Total - Land - Water Population (2000) - Total - Density - Gentilic Time zone United States Puerto Rico October 3, 1776
Taino carvings have been found on the exposed reefs in the vicinity of the Cibuco river. Hon. Edgar Santana Rivera (P.N.P) Amongh these carvings, one depicting a face 3 - Arecibo and others shaped as fish. They are an indic12 ation that these reefs were frequented for spear fishing and perhaps other day to day 2) activities. 55.7 sq mi (144.28 km
47.1 sq mi (122 km2) 8.6 sq mi (22.28 km2) 63,355 1,321.2/sq mi (510.1/ km2) Vegabajeños AST (UTC-4)
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.
Anthem – "Más dulce que la miel es tu recuerdo"
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). It is part of the San JuanCaguas-Guaynabo Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Demographics
Barrios (Districts/Wards)[1]
• Algarrobo • Pugnado Adentro
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• • • • • • Almirante Norte Almirante Sur Cabo Caribe Ceiba Cibuco Puerto Nuevo • • • • • • Pugnado Afuera Quebrada Arenas Río Abajo Río Arriba Vega Baja Pueblo Yeguada • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
Almirante Sur II Almirantito Cabo Caribe Centro Comunal Dr. Jesús M. Armaiz Federico Degetau Fernando Rosario Vázquez José de Diego José Gualberto Padilla Manuel Negrón Collazo I Manuel Padilla Dávila Ofelia Díaz Rafael Hernández Rosa M. Rodríguez San Vicente
Economic
Agriculture
• Pineapple, cattle feed (hay). lawn grass.
Industrial
• Clothing, leather articles; electrical and electronic equipment, machinery • Medical, and pharmaceutical. Commercial Rug/Carpet Manufacture The most prestigious commercial rug and carpet factory of the "New World" — V’Soske, located in "Pugnado Afuera".
Middle schools/ Secondary/ Second Unit
• • • • Ángel Sandín Martínez Brígida Álvarez Rodríguez Centro De Adiestramiento Segunda Unidad Pugnado Afuera (S.U.P.A) o Segunda Unidad Manuel A. Martínez Dávila • Segunda Unidad Almirante Norte (S.U.A.N)
Tourism
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 Man of the Sugar Cane Monument Melao Melao Artisan Center Migrante Square Puerto Nuevo Recreational Area Tortuguero Lagoon Tortuguero Recreational Area Trinitarias Park
High schools
• Lino Padrón Rivera • Juan Quirindongo Morell
Sports
"Blue Marlin" Fishing Recreational boating and personal watercraft
Festivals and events
Melao Melao Marathon - October Matron Celebrations - October Christmas Festival - December "Blue Marlin" Fishing Tournament
References
[1] http://welcome.topuertorico.org/maps/ vegaalta.pdf
External links
• Vega Baja and its barrios, United States Census Bureau • El Diario Vegabajeño • Official Municipal Government Website • ENCICLOPEDIA VEGABAJENA
Education Public schools Elementary schools
• Agapito Rosario Rosario
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