San José de las Lajas Population 2026
San José de las Lajas has a population of 54,847, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇨🇺 Cuba, located in Mayabeque. Roughly 0.5% of Cuba's population lives here. It is about 39× smaller than Havana, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
54,847
Rank in Cuba
#34
Coordinates
22.96°N, 82.15°W
~138 m elevation · America/Havana
Distance to capital (Havana)
30 km
19 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Mayabeque
Cities near San José de las Lajas
- Jaruco20,207 people · ~17 km away
- Güines68,935 people · ~19 km away
- Santiago de las Vegas35,241 people · ~24 km away
- Bejucal18,123 people · ~25 km away
- Arroyo Naranjo210,053 people · ~25 km away
- Fontanar178,601 people · ~27 km away
FAQ
What is the population of San José de las Lajas?
San José de las Lajas has a population of 54,847 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in Cuba.
What region is San José de las Lajas in?
San José de las Lajas is located in Mayabeque, Cuba.
Is San José de las Lajas the capital of Cuba?
No, the capital of Cuba is Havana, about 30 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.