Arroyo la Puerta
We have collected many facts about the small village of Arroyo la Puerta, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.
So you will learn about this incredible town of 47 inhabitants of Oaxaca.
The town of Arroyo la Puerta belongs to the municipality of Santa María Tonameca (State of Oaxaca). There are 47 inhabitants and it is 58 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Mazunte is 33 minutes away by car (27 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #93 of the ranking.
Data: In Arroyo la Puerta, there is a percentage of 21% of indigenous population and 25% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Arroyo la Puerta? They are at the bottom of this page.
Do you want to locate the town of Arroyo la Puerta? You can find it at 17.8 kilometers, in direction West, from the town of San Francisco Cozoaltepec, which has the largest population within the municipality. And with respect to Santa María Tonameca, which is the capital of the municipality, it is located at North, at 5.5 kilometers. To enjoy the town of Arroyo la Puerta through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.
#1 Where is Arroyo la Puerta? How to go? Map
Location map of Arroyo la Puerta in Oaxaca: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Arroyo la Puerta, which is marked with the following symbol 
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#2 The population of Arroyo la Puerta (Oaxaca) is 47 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 21 | 26 | 47 |
| 2010 | 26 | 23 | 49 |
| 2005 | 22 | 19 | 41 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.75 | 21.74 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Oaxaca: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Illiterate population: | 10.64% | 14.29% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 10.64% | 21.74% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 0.00% | 7.69% |
| Schooling level: | 5.52 | 4.92 |
| Schooling level (men): | 3.88 | 4.50 |
| Schooling level (women): | 7.27 | 5.25 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 21.28% | 44.90% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 8.51% | 18.37% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 36.17% | 28.57% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 50.00% | 56.52% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 19.05% | 3.85% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 12 | 10 |
| Homes with electricity: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Homes with piped water: | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 33.33% | 100.00% |
| Homes with a radio: | 50.00% | 70.00% |
| Homes with a television: | 41.67% | 70.00% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 58.33% | 70.00% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 25.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a car: | 25.00% | 0.00% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 33.33% | 0.00% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 25.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with Internet: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Arroyo la Puerta
With the satellite map of Arroyo la Puerta will I be able to look for my location? Yes, access the map, zoom in and see the surroundings of this town and the municipality of Santa María Tonameca. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Arroyo la Puerta.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Arroyo la Puerta
Do you want to stay in Arroyo la Puerta? We don't have any hotel registered in this town, but you can check in this list of the closest accommodations to Arroyo la Puerta:- SOCIEDAD COOPERATIVA EL SANTUARIO DE LA TORTUGA ESCOBIL: 7 km away, direction Southwest (5 minutes by car)
- EL SANTUARIO: 7 km away, direction Southwest (6 minutes by car)
- MOTEL EXPRESS: 10 km away, direction Northwest (7 minutes by car)
- HOTEL AMBARINA: 18 km away, direction West (12 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Arroyo la Puerta
Want to know what to see in Arroyo la Puerta if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Arroyo la Puerta.Mountains in Arroyo la Puerta for hiking and trails:
- Cerro Las Pilas (463 meters): 8.3 km walk (110 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Cerro El Convento (398 meters): 12.6 km walk (243 minutes), heading East.
- Cerro Grande (446 meters): 13.9 km walk (253 minutes), heading Northwest.
- Cerro Gavilán (908 meters): 17.3 km walk (347 minutes), heading North.
- Mazunte (Oaxaca): Don't miss "Playa Bermejita", 33 km, heading Southeast (27 minutes by car)
- Agostadero (147 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the East (3 minutes by car)
- El Parral (31 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Southwest (6 minutes by car)
- Soluta (98 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the Northwest (6 minutes by car)
- Paso las Garzas (171 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the Northwest (7 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Arroyo la Puerta (Oaxaca)
In Arroyo la Puerta there is a very characteristic age structure of the population, which you can see in the following population pyramid, with data from 2005. After analyzing the demographic data of Arroyo la Puerta, separated by men and women, and also by age groups, we can analyze what the future of the population in this town will be like.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 4 | 7 | 11 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 0 | 3 | 3 |
#7 Pictures of Arroyo la Puerta
In order for you to enjoy nature around Arroyo la Puerta, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Arroyo la Puerta, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#8 The Postal Code of Arroyo la Puerta (Oaxaca) is 70949
Do you want to know the Postal Code of Arroyo la Puerta so that you can send postal packages and letters with complete confidence that they will arrive at their destination? Write down the following 5 digits: 70949. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Arroyo la Puerta ("70") correspond to the State of Oaxaca, and the last three identify the town itself. As a curiosity, there may be several locations in the same State with the same Post Code.
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#10 Schools in Arroyo la Puerta
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Santa María Tonameca
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