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Lajas

City in Cienfuegos, Cuba

Overview

Lajas is a small yet lively city set in Cienfuegos province, Cuba, known for its warm community spirit and authentic Cuban lifestyle. Its colorful streets, relaxed pace, and local culture attract travelers seeking an off-the-beaten-path experience. Agriculture and traditional music play central roles in daily life here.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Cuba
Province
Cienfuegos
Population
22,602
Time Zone
America/Havana
Coordinates
22.41°, -80.29°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$543
Local Cost
$328
Local Income
$25
Cashless
10
English
10
Temperature
26.1°C
Summer Avg
28.5°C
Winter Avg
23.3°C
Record High
39.9°C
Record Low
9.5°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
536 mm
Internet Speed
2 Mbps
Upload
8 Mbps
Latency
152 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CFG
Distance
32 km

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Neighborhoods
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Neighborhoods

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El Bostezo Plaza Ramón Balboa

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 2 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-23.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.

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