Location & Surroundings
Laje is a settlement in Sao Lourenco dos Orgaos, Cabo Verde, at 304 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Santa Cruz, 9 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Praia International 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
15° 3' 57" N, 23° 35' 56" W
- Elevation DEM: 304 m
- Timezone Atlantic/Cape_Verde
- Time Shift GMT -1 (DST -1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 18,222 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Escudo (CVE)
- Phone Prefix +238
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:46
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Laje
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Laje, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 27.7 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 411 W/m2.
Temperature
27.1 C
Wind
2.2 m/s SW (219 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
20 %
Precip
0.90 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 | 27.1 | 2.2 | 219 | 80 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.1 | 2.2 | 210 | 86 | 1,013.3 | 1.12 / 1.12 | 100 | 26.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.7 | 1.7 | 238 | 85 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.71 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.7 | 3.1 | 191 | 74 | 1,014.3 | 1.23 / 1.94 | 97 | 325.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.1 | 4.6 | 232 | 85 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.90 | 100 | 411.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.8 | 3.4 | 213 | 86 | 1,014.4 | 0.12 / 1.02 | 94 | 5.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.5 | 2.1 | 239 | 85 | 1,012.3 | 0.90 / 1.92 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.4 | 1.0 | 226 | 75 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.54 | 60 | 337.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.4 | 2.3 | 245 | 76 | 1,011.6 | 0.49 / 1.03 | 94 | 703.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.2 | 1.2 | 208 | 84 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.51 | 76 | 22.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.6 | 0.7 | 178 | 84 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.5 | 2.4 | 168 | 75 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 42 | 332.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.1 | 1.4 | 174 | 76 | 1,012.6 | 1.18 / 1.24 | 78 | 669.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Laje?
Now 27.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 27.7 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 411 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Laje today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Laje?
Local time is 02:46. Time zone: Atlantic/Cape_Verde (UTC-01:00).
What type of place is Laje?
Laje is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Laje?
DEM 304 m.
Where is Laje located?
It is at 15.06589, -23.59886 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Laje in?
It is in Cabo Verde.