List of lakes of Puerto Rico facts for kids
Puerto Rico is a beautiful group of islands, also known as an archipelago. It includes the main island of Puerto Rico, plus smaller islands like Vieques and Culebra, and many tiny cays. This article shares a list of the many lakes you can find across these islands.
What are Lakes in Puerto Rico Like?
Puerto Rico has many different types of lakes. Some are natural, formed by nature over time, while others are man-made reservoirs created to store water for drinking, farming, and making electricity. These lakes are important for both people and wildlife, providing homes for many plants and animals.
Many of the lakes in Puerto Rico are actually lagoons. A lagoon is a shallow body of water that is partly separated from a larger body of water, like the ocean, by a sandbar or coral reef. Some lagoons are freshwater, while others are saltwater or brackish (a mix of fresh and salt water).
List of Lakes
This table lists some of the lakes and lagoons you can find in Puerto Rico. It shows where they are located and some interesting facts about them.
| Lake Name | Surface Area | Maximum Depth | Elevation | Municipality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baño Grande Pool | 2,110 feet (640 m) | Río Grande | ||
| Boca de la Zanja | Aguada | |||
| Caño Boquerón | 13 feet (4.0 m) | Cabo Rojo | ||
| Charco Azul | 1,998 feet (609 m) | Patillas | ||
| El Salto | 551 feet (168 m) | Manatí | ||
| Lasen el sector de Joyuda Damas Pool | 564 feet (172 m) | Luquillo | ||
| Lago Bronce | 167 feet (51 m) | Ponce | ||
| Lago Guayabal | 103.94 metres (341.0 ft) | Villalba | ||
| Lago Gely | 203 feet (62 m) | Ponce | ||
| Lago Giles | 312 feet (95 m) | Ponce | ||
| Lago Managua | 13 feet (4.0 m) | Carolina | ||
| Lago Ponceña | 246 feet (75 m) | Juana Díaz | ||
| Lago Vista Alegre | 312 feet (95 m) | Ponce | ||
| Lagos de Levittown | 16 feet (4.9 m) | Bayamón | ||
| Laguna Aguas Prietas | 13 feet (4.0 m) | Fajardo | ||
| Laguna Algodones | 36 feet (11 m) | Vieques | ||
| Laguna Anones | 10 feet (3.0 m) | Vieques | ||
| Laguna Arenas | 36 feet (11 m) | Vieques | ||
| Laguna Atolladero | 3 feet (0.91 m) | Cabo Rojo | ||
| Laguna Bocanasilla | 7 feet (2.1 m) | Cabo Rojo | ||
| Laguna Cartagena | 33 feet (10 m) | Lajas | ||
| Laguna El Pobre | 10 feet (3.0 m) | Vieques | ||
| Laguna Grande | 10 feet (3.0 m) | Fajardo | ||
| Laguna Guaniquilla | 0 feet (0 m) | Cabo Rojo | ||
| Laguna Joyuda | 339 acres (137 ha) | 3 feet (0.91 m) | Cabo Rojo | |
| Laguna Kiani | 0 feet (0 m) | Vieques | ||
| Laguna La Plata | 10 feet (3.0 m) | Vieques | ||
| Laguna La Torrecilla | 16 feet (4.9 m) | Loíza, Carolina | ||
| Laguna Lobina | 10 feet (3.0 m) | Culebra | ||
| Laguna Los Corozos | 0 feet (0 m) | San Juan, Carolina | ||
| Laguna Mata Redonda | 3 feet (0.91 m) | Dorado | ||
| Laguna Matías | 3 feet (0.91 m) | Vieques | ||
| Laguna Monte Largo | 10 feet (3.0 m) | Vieques | ||
| Laguna Playa Grande | 0 feet (0 m) | Vieques | ||
| Laguna Puerto Diablo | 0 feet (0 m) | Vieques | ||
| Laguna Rica | 23 feet (7.0 m) | Vega Baja | ||
| Laguna San José | 0 feet (0 m) | Carolina | ||
| Laguna Tortuguero | 600 acres (240 ha) | 3 feet (0.91 m) | Manatí, Vega Baja | |
| Laguna Yanuel | 3 feet (0.91 m) | Vieques | ||
| Laguna Zoní | 26,731 m2 | 10 feet (3.0 m) | Culebra | |
| Laguna de Cornelio | 13 feet (4.0 m) | Culebra | ||
| Laguna de Lobine | 10 feet (3.0 m) | Culebra | ||
| Laguna de Molino | 0 feet (0 m) | Culebra | ||
| Laguna de Pinoñes | 3 feet (0.91 m) | Loíza | ||
| Laguna de Puerto Nuevo | 10 feet (3.0 m) | Vega Baja | ||
| Laguna de las Salinas | 0 feet (0 m) | Ponce | ||
| Laguna del Condado | 0 feet (0 m) | San Juan | ||
| Laguna del Flamenco | 278,387 m2 | 10 feet (3.0 m) | Culebra | |
| Mar Negro | 3 feet (0.91 m) | Salinas | ||
| Pozo Del Rey | 413 feet (126 m) | Quebradillas |
See also
In Spanish: Anexo:Lagos de Puerto Rico para niños
- List of dams and reservoirs in Puerto Rico
- List of swamps of Puerto Rico
