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Lares, Puerto Rico
Lares · Puerto Rico
Lares is a small city in Lares, Puerto Rico with a population of 7,184. Elevation: 1,047 ft (319 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Lares
Lares is a mountain town and municipality of Puerto Rico's central-western area. Lares is located north of Maricao and Yauco; south of Camuy, east of San Sebastián and Las Marias; and west of Hatillo, Utuado and Adjuntas. Lares is spread over 10 barrios and Lares Pueblo. It is part of the Aguadilla-Isabela-San Sebastián Metropolitan Statistical Area.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,184 |
| Population Density | 5,244 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,047 ft (319 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.2947°, -66.8771° |
| Timezone | America/Puerto_Rico |
| Country | 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico |
| State / Province | Lares |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 42.2 inches (1,072 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Lares
Lares is a small city in Puerto Rico (Lares) with a population of 7,184. The city sits at an elevation of 1,047 feet (319 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.2 inches. The timezone is America/Puerto_Rico.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.3°F |
| 45% above Puerto Rico avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 356 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,047 ft (319 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,244/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.2947°N, 66.8771°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 | 56 km |
| 2020 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 4 | 38 km |
| 1918 | PUERTO RICO | Earthquake | — | — | 39 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 6.6 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 10.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 7.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 9.8 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 10.9 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 7.1 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in |
Lares has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 71°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 83.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.5") and February the driest (2.6").
Schools in Lares
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Superior Angelica Delgado | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Domingo Aponte Collazo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Joséfina Linares | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Daniel Vélez Soto | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Ramón de Jesús Sierra | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Hector Hernandez Arana | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rafael Martínez Nadal | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Lares
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salseo Radio | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Radio Paraiso 92.9 FM | christian, christmas music | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Isla Rock | rock en espanol | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Lares
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Historia Ramón Rivera García "Bonyé" | ||||
| Casa Museo Filiberto Ojeda Ríos | ||||
| Museo Casa del Pueblo | ||||
| Museo de Arte Alfredo Ramírez de Arellano | ||||
| Museo de Arte e Historia de Arecibo "René Marqués García" | ||||
| Museo de Arte Religioso de la Capilla del Antiguo Convento de Porta Coeli | ||||
| Museo de la Farmacia | ||||
| Museo de la Historia de San German | ||||
| Museo de Lares | ||||
| Museo del Tren | ||||
| Museo Galería |
Libraries in Lares
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca de Carrizales | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Electrónica Pajuil | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Electrónica San Antonio | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Urbana de Quebradillas | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro de Recuersos para el Aprendizaje | 0.0 | |||||
| Juan Cancio Ortiz | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Poblado San Antonio | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library of Hatillo | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lares
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aguadilla Farmers' Market | |||||
| Centro Agropecuario de San Sebastian Puerto Rico (ADEA) | Carr. 111 Km. 18 Bo. Bahomamey | Fri: 12:00 AM-9:00 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 | 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 del Mercado José del Carmen Alemañy | |||||
| Pulguero de Arecibo |
Restaurants in Lares
5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Lares
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Lares
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Lares
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Lares
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lares
7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Lares
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Lares
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Lares
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Superfund Sites Near Lares
1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).
| Site | Address | County |
|---|---|---|
| PREPA - CAMBALACHE POWER STATION | PR-2 KM 73.5 ISLOTE WARD | ARECIBO |
Airports Near Lares
12 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 |
| Cocal 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 |
Treatment Centers in Lares
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Hogar CREA Inc. |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lares
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses | |
| Parroquia San José |
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Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Puerto Rico
21 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Lares
What is the population of Lares?
Lares has a population of 7,184 residents and is located in Puerto Rico. The population density is 5,244 people per square mile, spread across 1.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lares?
Lares 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 82°F in July. The area receives 356 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.2 inches.