Lajas, Cuba

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Lajas
Lajas, Cuba (Cuba1)
Lajas, Cuba
Location of Lajas in Cuba
Coordinates: 22°24′59″N 80°17′26″W / 22.41639, -80.29056
Country Flag of Cuba Cuba
Province Cienfuegos
Area [1]
 - Total 430 km² (166 sq mi)
Elevation 75 m (246 ft)
Population (2004)[2]
 - Total 22,602
 - Density 52.6/km² (136.2/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
Area code(s) +53-432

Lajas is a municipality and city in the Cienfuegos Province of Cuba. It is located in the northern part of the province, 35 kilometers (22 mi) west of Santa Clara and immediately south of the Carretera Central highway.

[edit] Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of Lajas had a population of 22,602.[2] With a total area of 430 km² (166 sq mi),[1] it has a population density of 52.6/km² (136.2/sq mi).

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Statoids (July 2003). Municipios of Cuba. Retrieved on 2007-10-07.
  2. ^ a b Atenas.cu (2004). 2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality. Retrieved on 2007-10-07. (Spanish)
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