Lajas, known historically and culturally as Santa Isabel de las Lajas, is a municipality and town in the Cienfuegos Province of Cuba. It is located in the northern part of the province, 35 kilometres (22 mi) west of Santa Clara and immediately south of the A1 motorway.
Lajas | |
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 Main street of Lajas | |
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.png) Lajas municipality (red) within Cienfuegos Province (yellow) and Cuba | |
| Coordinates: 22°24′59″N 80°17′26″W / 22.41639°N 80.29056°W | |
| Country | Cuba |
| Province | Cienfuegos |
| Area | |
| • Total | 430 km2 (170 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 75 m (246 ft) |
| Population (2022)[2] | |
| • Total | 21,187 |
| • Density | 49/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| Area code | +53-432 |
| Website | https://lajas.gob.cu/ |
Demographics edit
In 2022, the municipality of Lajas had a population of 21,187.[2] With a total area of 430 km2 (170 sq mi),[1] it has a population density of 49/km2 (130/sq mi).
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References edit
- ^ a b Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-07.
- ^ a b "Cuba: Administrative Division (Provinces and Municipalities) - Population Statistics, Charts and Map". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
External links edit
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