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La Plena, Puerto Rico
Salinas · Puerto Rico
La Plena is a small town in Salinas, Puerto Rico with a population of 1,036. Elevation: 554 ft (169 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 1,036 |
| Population Density | 2,726 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.0466°, -66.2046° |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
| Country | 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico |
| State / Province | Salinas |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 50.0 inches (1,270 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Plena
La Plena is a small town in Puerto Rico (Salinas) with a population of 1,036. The city sits at an elevation of 554 feet (169 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.0 inches. The timezone is America/Puerto_Rico.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.3°F |
| 45% above Puerto Rico avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 351 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,726/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.0466°N, 66.2046°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 | 128 km |
| 1918 | PUERTO RICO: MONA PASSAGE | Eruption + Earthquake | 6.1 m | 144 | 127 km |
| 1868 | VIRGIN ISLANDS | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 117 km |
| 2020 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 4 | 65 km |
| 1918 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | — | — | 115 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 6.3 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 7.9 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in |
La Plena has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (2.2").
Schools in La Plena
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Victoria Santiago | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Deportiva Eugenio Guerra Cruz | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near La Plena
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 La Plena
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Museo Casa Natal de Luis Muñoz Rivera | ||||
| Camp Santiago Museum | ||||
| Casa Cautiño Museum | ||||
| Casa del Trovador Luis Miranda Fernández "Pico de Oro" | ||||
| Centro Criollo de Ciencia y Tecnología del Caribe (C3Tec) | ||||
| Dr. Pío López Martínez | ||||
| Museo de Arte | ||||
| Museo de Arte e Historia Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos | ||||
| Museo de Artes Populares | ||||
| Museo de Bellas Artes | ||||
| Museo de Caguas | ||||
| Museo del Deporte Aiboniteño | ||||
| Museo del Deporte Cagüeño Dr. Emigdio "Millo" Buonomo Morales | ||||
| Museo del Deporte de Gurabo | ||||
| Museo del Tabaco | ||||
| Museo Histórico Profesora Fe Leonor Borges | ||||
| Museo Histórico Ramón Rivera Bermúdez | ||||
| Museo Olímpico de Puerto Rico | ||||
| Plaza-Museo de los Fundadores Profesora Gisella Ocasio Rentas |
Libraries in La Plena
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Barrancas | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Clemencia Philemon Viuda de Godreau | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública José Emilio González | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Víctor M. Pons Gil | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Virtual Dr. Rafael Marcano Blanco | 0.0 | |||||
| Bibloteca Maestra Daisy Muñoz Rodríguez | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Cibernético de Aibonito Dra. Irene Fernández Aponte | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro Tecnológico La Plata Benigna Rivera Rosario | 0.0 | |||||
| Guayama Branch Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Plena
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Maercado Familiar | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | |||
| 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; | |||
| 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 | 06/19/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | Visit | ||
| El Mercado Familiar | Estacionamiento del Parque Angelita Lind | 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; | |||
| 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 | Plaza Publica | 01/01/2015 to 12/31/2015 | Fri: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-1:00 PM; | ||
| 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 | ||
| Plaza de Mercado de Cayey | |||||
| Plaza del Mercado de Arroyo | |||||
| Plaza del Mercado de Salinas |
Restaurants in La Plena
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in La Plena
1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in La Plena
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Superfund Sites Near La Plena
1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| AES PUERTO RICO, LP | CARRETERA #3, KM. 142 | GUAYAMA MUNICIPIO |
Airports Near La Plena
13 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Luis Munoz Marin International Airport | SJU | Large Airport |
| Antonio Nery Juarbe Pol Airport | ARE | Medium Airport |
| Antonio Rivera Rodriguez Airport | VQS | 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 |
| 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 |
| Patillas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Isabel Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of La Plena?
La Plena has a population of 1,036 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 2,726 people per square mile, spread across 0.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Plena?
La Plena has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 351 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 50.0 inches.