| Lajen | |
| Official Name: | Gemeinde Lajen Comune di Laion |
| Coordinates: | 46.6°N 45°W |
| Region: | Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol |
| Province: | South Tyrol (BZ) |
| Frazioni: | Albions, Freins (Fraina), Ried (Novale), St. Peter (San Pietro), Tanirz (Tanurza), Tschöfas (Ceves) |
| Mayor: | Stefan Leiter |
| Area Total Km2: | 37 |
| Population Total: | 2610 |
| Population As Of: | Nov. 2010 |
| Population Demonym: | German:Lajener Italian: laionesi |
| Elevation M: | 1093 |
| Postal Code: | 39040 |
| Area Code: | 0471 |
Lajen (pronounced as /de/; Italian: Laion pronounced as /it/; or Laiun) is a comune (municipality) in South Tyrol in northern Italy, located about 20km (10miles) northeast of the city of Bolzano.
As of 30 November 2010, it had a population of 2,610 and an area of 37km2.[1]
Lajen borders the following municipalities: Barbian, Kastelruth, Klausen, Urtijëi, Villanders, Villnöß and Waidbruck.
The municipality of Lajen contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Albions, Freins (Fraina), Ried (Novale), St. Peter (San Pietro), Tanirz (Tanurza) and Tschöfas (Ceves).
According to the 2011 census, 89.93% of the population speak German, 3.93% Italian and 6.14% Ladin as first language.[2]
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