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Lajas · Puerto Rico
Lajas is a small city in Lajas, Puerto Rico with a population of 5,255. Elevation: 157 ft (48 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Lajas
Lajas is a barrio in the municipality of Lajas, Puerto Rico. Its population in 2010 was 2,694.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,255 |
| Population Density | 68 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.0500°, -67.0593° |
| 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 Lajas
Lajas is a small city in Puerto Rico (Lajas) with a population of 5,255. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet (48 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 | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 76.9 sq mi (199.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 68/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.0500°N, 67.0593°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 | 74 km |
| 2020 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 4 | 28 km |
| 1918 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | — | — | 46 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 2.1 in |
Lajas has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.0") and January the driest (1.6").
Schools in Lajas
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Antonio Pagán | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Lola Rodríguez de Tío | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Mario Pagán Irizarry | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Arturo Grant Pardo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Elemental Urbana Nueva | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Leónides Morales Rodríguez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Luis Muñoz Rivera | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rosendo Matienzo Cintrón | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Lajas
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 Lajas
| 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 Lares | ||||
| Museo de los Próceres | ||||
| Museo Galería | ||||
| Museo Pedro Juan Vargas Mercado |
Libraries in Lajas
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Electrónica Felicita "Litty" Caro Ramos | 0.0 | |||||
| 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 Lajas
| 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 | ||
| 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 de Añasco Alfonso Vélez Iturrino "El Fúa" | |||||
| Plaza del Mercado José del Carmen Alemañy | |||||
| Plaza del Mercado Lolita Montalvo Cordero |
Restaurants in Lajas
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Lajas
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Lajas
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Lajas
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Lajas
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lajas
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Lajas
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Lajas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Lajas
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 |
Post Offices in Lajas
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| USPS - Lajas |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lajas
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla del Perpetuo Socorro |
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Public Holidays in Puerto Rico
21 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Lajas
What is the population of Lajas?
Lajas has a population of 5,255 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 68 people per square mile, spread across 76.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lajas?
Lajas 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.