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Vega Alta barrio-pueblo
Historical and administrative center (seat) of Vega Alta, Puerto Rico / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Vega Alta barrio-pueblo is a barrio and the administrative center (seat) of Vega Alta, a municipality of Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 1,169.[1][4][5][6]
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Vega Alta barrio-pueblo
Pueblo de Vega Alta | |
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Municipality Seat[1] | |
![]() Vega Alta central plaza, municipal flag of Vega Alta and Catholic church | |
![]() Location of Vega Alta barrio-pueblo within the municipality of Vega Alta shown in red | |
Coordinates: 18°24′41″N 66°19′44″W[2] | |
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Area | |
• Total | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
• Land | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
• Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 1,169 |
• Density | 11,690/sq mi (4,510/km2) |
Source: 2010 Census | |
Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
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As was customary in Spain, in Puerto Rico, the municipality has a barrio called pueblo which contains a central plaza, the municipal buildings (city hall), and a Catholic church. Fiestas patronales (patron saint festivals) are held in the central plaza every year.[7][8]