Caribbean
Puerto Rico
Trujillo Alto

Loíza Lake

Loíza Lake, or Lago Loíza, is a located in the municipality of , . It was formed by construction of the on the . It serves as the main water supply source of the San Juan metropolitan area.
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Wikipedia
  • Type: Reservoir
  • Description: reservoir located in the municipality of Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico
  • Also known as: “Carraízo”, “Carraízo Lake”, “Embalse Carraízo”, “Lago Loiza”, “Lake Carraízo”, and “Lake Loíza”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Carraízo Dam.

Dam
Photo: Mtmelendez, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a concrete gravity dam located in the municipality of within the flow of the . Its construction was completed in 1953.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gurabo and Caguas.

Photo: Ligocsicnarf89, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a municipality and town of located in the eastern mountainous region of the island. Due to its location it is often considered a suburb of , and it is famous for the historic stairways and paths in its small downtown area.

Photo: Ligocsicnarf89, CC BY-SA 4.0.
, located in the valley of the same name, is the largest city in the of with a population of 127,000 in 2020. Founded as an agricultural town, has since transformed into a commercial and industrial hub, now serving as a popular suburban area for .

Loíza Lake

Latitude
18.31115° or 18° 18′ 40″ north
Longitude
-66.02138° or 66° 1′ 17″ west
Elevation
39 metres (128 feet)
Open location code
77CM8X6H+FC
Open­Street­Map ID
way 60674094
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­water
Open­Street­Map feature
water=­reservoir
Geo­Names ID
4565844
Wiki­data ID
Q6694699
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Satellite Map

Discover Loíza Lake from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From French to Spanish—“Loíza Lake” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Sector Monte Lago and Cruce de Carraízo.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Iglesia Capilla Virgen del Carmen and Cancha Reverendo Remigio González.

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