San José de las Lajas, Cuba

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San José de las Lajas
San José de las Lajas, Cuba (Cuba1)
San José de las Lajas, Cuba
Location of San José de las Lajas in Cuba
Coordinates: 22°58′4″N 82°09′21″W / 22.96778, -82.15583
Country Flag of Cuba Cuba
Province La Habana
Founded 1778[1]
Established 1879 (Municipality)
Area [2]
 - Total 591 km² (228.2 sq mi)
Elevation 135 m (443 ft)
Population (2004)[3]
 - Total 69,375
 - Density 117.4/km² (304.1/sq mi)
Time zone EST (UTC-5)
Area code(s) +53-7

San José de las Lajas is a municipality and city in the La Habana Province of Cuba. It is located in the center of the province, and is bisected by the Carretera Central.

It was founded in 1778.[1]

[edit] Demographics

In 2004, the municipality of San José de las Lajas had a population of 69,375.[3] With a total area of 591 km² (228.2 sq mi),[2] it has a population density of 117.4/km² (304.1/sq mi).

The municipality is divided into the barrios of Chávez, Cotilla, Ganuza, Independencia Norte, Independencia Sur, Jamaica, Jaula, Portugalete, San Andrés, Santa Bárbara and Tapaste.[1]

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Guije.com. San José de las Lajas. Retrieved on 2007-10-07. (Spanish)
  2. ^ a b Statoids (July 2003). Municipios of Cuba. Retrieved on 2007-10-07.
  3. ^ a b Atenas.cu (2004). 2004 Population trends, by Province and Municipality. Retrieved on 2007-10-07. (Spanish)
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