Lajas, Cuba Facts
| Area | 351.4 km² |
| Population | 9,902 |
| Male Population | 5,087 (51.4%) |
| Female Population | 4,815 (48.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +26.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +3.1% |
| Median Age | 40.4 years (Male: 39.8, Female: 41) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $4,503 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Cuba Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 22.41479, -80.29310 |
| Postal Codes | 57400 |
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Lajas, Cuba Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,827 | 8,300 | 9,608 | 10,005 | 9,902 | 9,719 | 9,627 |
| Population Density | 22.3 / km² | 23.6 / km² | 27.3 / km² | 28.5 / km² | 28.2 / km² | 27.7 / km² | 27.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridLajas, Cuba Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 3.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lajas, Cuba | +26.5% | +19.3% | +3.1% |
| Cienfuegos Province | — | — | — |
| Cuba | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lajas, Cuba Median Age
Median Age: 40.4 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lajas, Cuba | 40.4 yrs | 41 yrs | 39.8 yrs |
| Cienfuegos Province | 39.9 yrs | 40.4 yrs | 39.3 yrs |
| Cuba | 39.5 yrs | 40.4 yrs | 38.6 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Lajas, Cuba Population Density
Population Density: 28.2 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lajas, Cuba | 9,902 | 351.4 km² | 28.2 / km² |
| Cienfuegos Province | 415,332 | 4,263.9 km² | 97.4 / km² |
| Cuba | 11.2 million | 111,150.7 km² | 101 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Lajas, Cuba Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1720 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Lajas, Cuba Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $2,364 | $278 | $595 | $1,140 | $3,659 | $4,204 | $4,132 | $4,503 |
| Total GDP | $38.9M | $4.9M | $10.6M | $20.6M | $64.7M | $73.3M | $71.4M | $77.4M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Lajas, Cuba CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lajas, Cuba | 34,891 tn | 3.52 tn | 99.3 tons/km² |
| Cienfuegos Province | 1,392,161 tn | 3.35 tn | 326.5 tons/km² |
| Cuba | 38,319,156 tn | 3.41 tn | 344.7 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Lajas, Cuba CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 34,891 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.52 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 99.3 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Low (2) |
| Cyclone | High (8) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/16/15 | 11:47 AM | 4.3 | 98.2 km | 14,140 m | 29km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba | usgs.gov |
| 3/30/14 | 9:50 PM | 4.2 | 87.5 km | 15,740 m | 18km NW of Corralillo, Cuba | usgs.gov |
| 3/9/14 | 11:26 AM | 4.7 | 96.2 km | 10,000 m | 27km NW of Corralillo, Cuba | usgs.gov |
| 2/5/14 | 3:19 AM | 4.3 | 96.4 km | 14,190 m | 15km NNE of Marti, Cuba | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/14 | 11:23 AM | 4 | 87.7 km | 10,000 m | 20km WNW of Corralillo, Cuba | usgs.gov |
| 1/10/14 | 2:25 AM | 4.1 | 95.7 km | 13,570 m | 26km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba | usgs.gov |
| 1/9/14 | 8:57 PM | 5 | 96 km | 10,000 m | 26km NNW of Corralillo, Cuba | usgs.gov |
| 10/22/05 | 12:13 PM | 4.1 | 90.4 km | 10,000 m | Cuba region | usgs.gov |
| 8/8/96 | 10:25 PM | 3.8 | 35.6 km | 10,000 m | Cuba region | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Lajas, Cuba
Lajas is a municipality and town in the Cienfuegos Province of Cuba. It is located in the northern part of the province, 35 kilometres (22 mi) west of Santa Clara and immediately south of the A1 motorway.
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