Laja, Chile

Laja is a city and commune located in the Bío Bío Province of the Bío Bío Region of Chile. The city of Laja is the communal capital.

Laja
City and Commune


Laja
Location in Chile
Coordinates (city): 37°16′S 72°42′W
CountryChile
RegionBío Bío
ProvinceBíobío
Founded1891
Government
  TypeMunicipality
  AlcaldeVladimir Fica Toledo (ILE)
Area
  Total339.8 km2 (131.2 sq mi)
Elevation
49 m (161 ft)
Population
 (2012 Census)
  Total22,288
  Density66/km2 (170/sq mi)
  Urban
16,288
  Rural
6,116
DemonymLajina
Sex
  Men11,113
  Women11,291
Time zoneUTC-4 (CLT)
  Summer (DST)UTC-3 (CLST)
Area codecountry 56 + city 43
Websitewww.munilaja.cl (in Spanish)
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