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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 · estimate
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
82
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 74/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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