Lajas Population 2026
Lajas has a population of 22,602, making it the #91 biggest city in 🇨🇺 Cuba, located in Cienfuegos Province. Roughly 0.2% of Cuba's population lives here. It is about 96× smaller than Havana, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
22,602
Rank in Cuba
#91
Coordinates
22.41°N, 80.29°W
~78 m elevation · America/Havana
Distance to capital (Havana)
229 km
142 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Cienfuegos Province
| City | Population | Rank in Cuba |
|---|---|---|
| Cienfuegos | 186,644 | #11 |
| Cumanayagua | 38,687 | #58 |
| Cruces | 24,906 | #84 |
| Aguada de Pasajeros | 23,606 | #88 |
| Palmira | 23,078 | #90 |
| Rodas | 19,212 | #105 |
| Abreus | 16,711 | #116 |
Cities near Lajas
- Cruces24,906 people · ~8 km away
- Ranchuelo43,695 people · ~15 km away
- Santo Domingo45,476 people · ~20 km away
- Palmira23,078 people · ~22 km away
- Rodas19,212 people · ~28 km away
- Cumanayagua38,687 people · ~31 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Lajas?
Lajas has a population of 22,602 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #91 biggest city in Cuba.
What region is Lajas in?
Lajas is located in Cienfuegos Province, Cuba.
Is Lajas the capital of Cuba?
No, the capital of Cuba is Havana, about 229 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.