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San José de las Lajas
City in Mayabeque, Cuba
Overview
San José de las Lajas is the busy capital of Cuba's Mayabeque province, blending a lively agricultural market town atmosphere with Cuban small-city charm. Known for its friendly locals and proximity to Havana, the city offers a glimpse into authentic Cuban daily life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Cuba
Province
Mayabeque
Population
80,960
Time Zone
America/Havana
Coordinates
22.96°, -82.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$520
Local Cost
$302
Local Income
$22
Cashless
20
English
20
Temperature
26.4°C
Summer Avg
29.0°C
Winter Avg
23.3°C
Record High
38.0°C
Record Low
10.8°C
Humidity
70%
Precipitation
607 mm
City Vibrancy
25
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
7
Parks
15
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HAV
Distance
27 km
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Neighborhoods
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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.
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 - 3 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-04.
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 55/100.
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