Laja, Administrative commune in Bío Bío province, Chile
The commune of Laja extends across 339.8 square kilometers between the Laja River in the north and Biobío River in the west.
The commune started as Estación de la Rinconada in 1891, changing its name to Laja in 1927 during an administrative restructuring process.
The yearly Festival Vive Laja brings together thousands of participants to celebrate music and local traditions in the central plaza.
The municipal government provides services to 24,389 residents distributed between urban zones and rural sectors like Las Ciénagas and Villa Laja.
The confluence point of the Laja and Biobío rivers creates a natural boundary that shapes the northern and western limits of the territory.
Location: Bío Bío province
Capital city: La Laja
Elevation above the sea: 87 m
Website: http://munilaja.cl
GPS coordinates: -37.26667,-72.70000
Latest update: March 9, 2025 14:19
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Puente ferroviario La Laja
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Memorial en Homenaje a las Víctimas de Violaciones a los Derechos Humanos de Laja
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