Lajas, Lajas, Puerto Rico facts for kids
Lajas is a small area, or barrio, located within the municipality of Lajas, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 2,694 people lived there. It's part of Puerto Rico, which is a commonwealth of the United States.
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Lajas
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Location of Lajas within the municipality of Lajas shown in red
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 Lajas, Lajas, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Lajas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.6 sq mi (4 km2) |
| • Land | 1.6 sq mi (4 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,694 |
| • Density | 1,683.8/sq mi (650.1/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Population Growth
The number of people living in Lajas has changed over the years.
- In 1980, there were 2,095 residents.
- By 1990, the population grew slightly to 2,166.
- In 2000, it increased to 2,331 people.
- The most recent count in 2010 showed 2,694 residents.
See also
- List of communities in Puerto Rico
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