Arroyo Tortuga (Oaxaca)
Maps, pictures and statistics of Arroyo Tortuga, a beautiful small village of 32 inhabitants of the State of Oaxaca
The town of Arroyo Tortuga (Oaxaca) belongs to the municipality of San Juan Lalana. There are 32 inhabitants and it is 138 meters altitude. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #43 of the ranking.
Data: In Arroyo Tortuga, 81% of the inhabitants are catholic and 0% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.
Do you want to locate the town of Arroyo Tortuga? You can find it at 11.6 kilometers, in direction Southesast, from the town of San José Río Manzo, which has the largest population within the municipality. And with respect to San Juan Lalana, which is the capital of the municipality, it is located at Northeast, at 14.7 kilometers. To enjoy the town of Arroyo Tortuga through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.
#1 Where is Arroyo Tortuga? How to go? Map
Location map of Arroyo Tortuga in Oaxaca: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Arroyo Tortuga, which is marked with the following symbol 
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#2 The population of Arroyo Tortuga (Oaxaca) is 32 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 16 | 16 | 32 |
| 2010 | 32 | 18 | 50 |
| 2005 | 20 | 12 | 32 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 1.79 | 5.56 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Oaxaca: | 21.88% | 10.00% |
| Illiterate population: | 18.75% | 24.00% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 3.12% | 5.56% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 15.62% | 34.38% |
| Schooling level: | 5.96 | 3.86 |
| Schooling level (men): | 6.6 | 5.30 |
| Schooling level (women): | 5.5 | 3.11 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 90.62% | 100.00% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 50.00% | 78.00% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 6.25% | 24.00% |
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| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 28.12% | 24.00% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 50.00% | 55.56% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 6.25% | 6.25% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 8 | 11 |
| Homes with electricity: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Homes with piped water: | 87.50% | 100.00% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 37.50% | 100.00% |
| Homes with a radio: | 62.50% | 63.64% |
| Homes with a television: | 75.00% | 54.55% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 62.50% | 45.45% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 0.00% | 9.09% |
| Homes with a car: | 0.00% | 9.09% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 50.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with Internet: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Arroyo Tortuga
With the satellite map of Arroyo Tortuga 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 San Juan Lalana. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Arroyo Tortuga.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Arroyo Tortuga
Many people want to stay in the town of Arroyo Tortuga itself, but unfortunately there are no hotels in the village yet. Don't worry, we have created this list of the closest accommodations, so you can ask if they have rooms available:- CASA DE HUESPEDES SANTIAGO CHOÁPAM: 34 km away, direction Southwest (23 minutes by car)
- MOTEL MARABUNTA: 40 km away, direction North (29 minutes by car)
- HOTEL IMPERIO: 42 km away, direction North (35 minutes by car)
- HOTEL ROS BAL: 50 km away, direction North (38 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Arroyo Tortuga
Want to know what to see in Arroyo Tortuga if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Arroyo Tortuga.Mountains in Arroyo Tortuga for hiking and trails:
- Cerro El Encinal (319 meters): 2.2 km walk (39 minutes), heading East.
- Cerro Gallo (480 meters): 4.6 km walk (84 minutes), heading East.
- Cerro Iglesia (457 meters): 5.4 km walk (93 minutes), heading West.
- Cerro Gallo (428 meters): 9.2 km walk (137 minutes), heading East.
- San Isidro Arenal (476 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the East (1 minutes by car)
- Cerro Cajón (36 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northwest (2 minutes by car)
- Boca de Piedra (147 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northeast (5 minutes by car)
- Arroyo Cacao (21 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the South (5 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Arroyo Tortuga (Oaxaca)
In Arroyo Tortuga 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 Tortuga, 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) | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 12 | 8 | 20 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 2 | 2 | 4 |
#7 Pictures of Arroyo Tortuga
In order for you to enjoy nature around Arroyo Tortuga, 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 Tortuga, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of San Juan Lalana
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