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.

HavanaSan José de las Lajas
Location of San José de las Lajas (capital Havana shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
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

CityPopulationRank in Cuba
Güines68,935#24
Madruga33,798#65
La Salud28,796#71
Jaruco20,207#98
Santa Cruz del Norte18,402#108
Bejucal18,123#110

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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.

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