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
Municipality
Main street of Lajas
Seal
Lajas municipality (red) within Cienfuegos Province (yellow) and Cuba
Coordinates: 22°24′59″N 80°17′26″W
Country	Cuba
Province	Cienfuegos
Area [1]
• 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	+53-432
Website	https://lajas.gob.cu/

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).

See also

• Municipalities of Cuba
• List of cities in Cuba

References

External links

• Media related to Lajas, Cuba at Wikimedia Commons
• (in Spanish) Lajas on EcuRed

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