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Lajes
City in Açores, Portugal
Overview
Lajes, set on Terceira Island in the Azores, is a charming coastal village known for its friendly locals, historic architecture, and proximity to natural beauty. Despite its small size, visitors can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, sweeping ocean views, and authentic Azorean culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Portugal
Autonomous Region
Açores
Population
3,744
Time Zone
Atlantic/Azores
Coordinates
38.76°, -27.10°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,341
Local Cost
$710
Local Income
$900
Cashless
62
English
45
Temperature
18.0°C
Summer Avg
20.9°C
Winter Avg
15.7°C
Record High
25.6°C
Record Low
9.8°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
716 mm
Internet Speed
119 Mbps
Upload
61 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
6
Walk Score
6
Footways
12.0
Airport
TER
Distance
2 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 54 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 74/100.
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