Lajas Municipio
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- Population
- 23,035
- Area
- 59.96 sq mi (155.29 km²), 41.17 sq mi water
- Median age
- 48.5
- Households
- 8,844
- Persons per household
- 2.6
- Median household income
- $19,695
- Median house value
- $107,800
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
This Afternoon
94°F
Scattered Rain Showers30% precip
Tonight
75°F
Mostly Clear then Isolated Rain Showers10% precip
Saturday
94°F
Isolated Rain Showers20% precip
Saturday Night
76°F
Clear1% precip
Cities & Towns in Lajas Municipio
Local News
Centro de Periodismo Investigativo
Published September 24
Water Supply in Area Proposed for Esencia Falls Short of Luxury Project’s Needs
Any of the alternatives presented by the developer for extracting water for the project would threaten water security and natural resources in southwestern Puerto Rico, agencies and experts agree.