Lajas, Cuba
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 | |
Lajas municipality (red) within Cienfuegos Province (yellow) and Cuba | |
Coordinates: 22°24′59″N 80°17′26″W | |
Country | Cuba |
Province | Cienfuegos |
Area | |
• Total | 430 km2 (170 sq mi) |
Elevation | 75 m (246 ft) |
Population (2004)[2] | |
• Total | 22,602 |
• Density | 52.6/km2 (136/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
Area code(s) | +53-432 |
Demographics
In 2004, the municipality of Lajas had a population of 22,602.[2] With a total area of 430 km2 (170 sq mi),[1] it has a population density of 52.6/km2 (136/sq mi).
References
- Statoids (July 2003). "Municipios of Cuba". Retrieved 2007-10-07.
- Atenas.cu (2004). "2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-10-07.
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