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La Parguera, Puerto Rico
Lajas · Puerto Rico
La Parguera is a small town in Lajas, Puerto Rico with a population of 1,141. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About La Parguera
La Parguera Nature Reserve is a protected area located in southwestern coast of the main island of Puerto Rico, primarily in the municipality of Lajas but also covering cays and islets under the municipal jurisdictions of Guánica and Cabo Rojo. The nature reserve is itself a unit of the Boquerón State Forest and it protects the Bahía Montalva mangrove forest in addition to mangrove bays, salt marshes and lagoons located along the coast of the Parguera barrio of Lajas, including its numerous cays and coral reefs. The reserve is mostly famous for its bioluminescent bay, locally called Bahía Fosforecente,, one of the three of its kind in Puerto Rico and one of the seven year-round places where bioluminescent can be seen in the Caribbean.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,141 |
| Population Density | 4,075 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.9750°, -67.0466° |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
| Country | 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico |
| State / Province | Lajas |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.6 inches (1,183 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Parguera
La Parguera is a small town in Puerto Rico (Lajas) with a population of 1,141. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.6 inches. The timezone is America/Puerto_Rico.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.2°F |
| 47% above Puerto Rico avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 354 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,075/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.9750°N, 67.0466°W |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.1 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1918 | PUERTO RICO: MONA PASSAGE | Eruption + Earthquake | 6.1 m | 144 | 82 km |
| 2020 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 4 | 25 km |
| 1918 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | — | — | 55 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 1.9 in |
La Parguera has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.4") and February the driest (1.2").
Schools in La Parguera
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela José Gautier Benitez | — | — | — | — |
| UPR Mayaguez - Dept. Ciencias Marinas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Laó Rosas Numero Dos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Alejandro Tapia Y Rivera | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Ramón Olivares | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near La Parguera
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salseo Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Paraiso 92.9 FM | christian, christmas music | AAC+ 128 kbps |
Museums in La Parguera
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Museo Filiberto Ojeda Ríos | ||||
| Museo Amaury Veray Torregrosa | ||||
| Museo de Arte Alfredo Ramírez de Arellano | ||||
| Museo de Arte Religioso de la Capilla del Antiguo Convento de Porta Coeli | ||||
| Museo de Arte y Senado Académico | ||||
| Museo de la Farmacia | ||||
| Museo de la Historia de San German | ||||
| Museo de los Próceres | ||||
| Museo Galería | ||||
| Museo Pedro Juan Vargas Mercado |
Libraries in La Parguera
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca General | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pura Platti González | 0.0 | |||||
| Juan Cancio Ortiz | 0.0 | |||||
| Mayaguez Branch Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mayagüez Children Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Parguera
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| Gran Pulguero de Sabana Grande | |||||
| Plaza de los Artesanos | |||||
| Plaza de Mercado de Mayagüez | |||||
| Plaza del Mercado José del Carmen Alemañy | |||||
| Plaza del Mercado Lolita Montalvo Cordero |
Hotels in La Parguera
6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in La Parguera
15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in La Parguera
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Parguera
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in La Parguera
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Parguera
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Airport | ARE | Medium Airport |
| Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport | MAZ | Medium Airport |
| Mercedita International Airport | PSE | Medium Airport |
| Rafael Hernández International Airport | BQN | Medium Airport |
| Adjuntas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Boqueron Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cuylers Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fort Allen Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Labadle Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lajas Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Isabel Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Parguera
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| St. Peter Catholic Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Puerto Rico
21 public holidays this year
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What is the population of La Parguera?
La Parguera has a population of 1,141 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 4,075 people per square mile, spread across 0.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Parguera?
La Parguera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 354 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.6 inches.