Vega Baja Population 2026
Vega Baja has a population of 29,325, making it the #12 biggest city in 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico, located in Vega Baja. Roughly 0.9% of Puerto Rico's population lives here. It is about 14× smaller than San Juan, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
29,325
Rank in Puerto Rico
#12
Coordinates
18.44°N, 66.39°W
~10 m elevation · America/Puerto_Rico
Distance to capital (San Juan)
30 km
19 miles, straight line
Cities near Vega Baja
- Manatí16,092 people · ~11 km away
- Barceloneta22,322 people · ~16 km away
- Candelaria17,631 people · ~19 km away
- Levittown29,785 people · ~22 km away
- Bayamón203,499 people · ~25 km away
- Cataño28,093 people · ~28 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Vega Baja?
Vega Baja has a population of 29,325 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #12 biggest city in Puerto Rico.
What region is Vega Baja in?
Vega Baja is located in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico.
Is Vega Baja the capital of Puerto Rico?
No, the capital of Puerto Rico is San Juan, about 30 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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