Location & Surroundings
La Laja is a settlement in Tachira, Venezuela, at 1,120 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Colon, 8 km to the southwest. The national capital Caracas is about 645 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is La Fria Airport, 18 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
8° 5' 22" N, 72° 12' 40" W
- Elevation DEM: 1120 m
- Timezone America/Caracas
- Time Shift GMT -4 (DST -4)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Bolivar Soberano (VES)
- Phone Prefix +58
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:50
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in La Laja
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for La Laja, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 31.7 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 786 W/m2.
Temperature
31.4 C
Wind
1.1 m/s N (343 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,010.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 31.4 | 1.1 | 343 | 38 | 1,010.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.6 | 2.4 | 129 | 78 | 1,012.4 | 1.08 / 1.08 | 97 | 288.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.1 | 1.9 | 139 | 79 | 1,014.2 | 0.85 / 1.93 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.6 | 0.8 | 157 | 66 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 24.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.7 | 1.1 | 347 | 36 | 1,010.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 52 | 786.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.3 | 2.6 | 132 | 82 | 1,012.9 | 1.33 / 1.34 | 35 | 286.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.3 | 2.1 | 134 | 79 | 1,013.4 | 1.50 / 2.84 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 0.7 | 137 | 59 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 25.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 32.1 | 1.2 | 356 | 34 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 811.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.7 | 1.9 | 125 | 70 | 1,012.1 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 33 | 367.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.5 | 1.4 | 144 | 80 | 1,012.8 | 1.30 / 1.49 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 0.7 | 154 | 59 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 25.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 31.1 | 1.8 | 342 | 40 | 1,009.4 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 100 | 794.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in La Laja?
Now 31.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 31.7 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 786 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in La Laja today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in La Laja?
Local time is 00:50. Time zone: America/Caracas (UTC-04:00).
What type of place is La Laja?
La Laja is a populated place.
What is the elevation of La Laja?
DEM 1,120 m.
Where is La Laja located?
It is at 8.08933, -72.21098 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is La Laja in?
It is in Venezuela.