Barranca del Bálsamo (La Barranca)

Learn about small village of Barranca del Bálsamo (La Barranca) through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 100 inhabitants of the State of Guerrero

The town of Barranca del Bálsamo (La Barranca) belongs to the municipality of Petatlán (State of Guerrero). There are 100 inhabitants and it is 478 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #40 in terms of number of inhabitants.

The Mexican census of 2020 decided to declare this community as uninhabited.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

The town of Barranca del Bálsamo (La Barranca) is located at 19.0 kilometers from Petatlán, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Southesast direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Barranca del Bálsamo (La Barranca).

#1 Where is Barranca del Bálsamo (La Barranca)? How to go? Map

Online map of Barranca del Bálsamo (La Barranca) (Guerrero) to be able to get to and make trips around this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in (+) or out (-) to locate the village.

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#2 The population of Barranca del Bálsamo (La Barranca) (Guerrero) is 100 inhabitants

Population data in Barranca del Bálsamo (La Barranca)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20104159100
20055763120
Evolution of the population in Barranca del Bálsamo (La Barranca): Total   Men   Women

According to the 2010 official census, in the town there were 59 males and 41 females. The female/male ratio is 0.695, and the birth rate is 4.46 children per woman. Of the total population, 0.00% comes from outside the State of Guerrero. 17.00% of the population is illiterate (15.25% of men and 19.51% of women). The education level is 4.07 (4.11 in men and 4.03 in women).

Indigenous culture in Barranca del Bálsamo (La Barranca)
0.00% of the population is indigenous, and 1.00% of the inhabitants speak one of the indigenous languages. 0.00% of the population speaks one of the indigineous languages, but not Spanish.

Unemployment and the economy in Barranca del Bálsamo (La Barranca)
27.00% of the inhabitants (more than 12 years) are economically active (45.76% of the men, and 0.00% of the women).

Housing and infrastructure in Barranca del Bálsamo (La Barranca)
In Barranca del Bálsamo (La Barranca) there are 30 housings. 90.91% of the housings have electricity, 100.00% have piped water, 0.00% have toilet or restroom, 68.18% have a radio receiver, 36.36% a television, 68.18% a fridge, 22.73% a washing-machine, 9.09% a car or a van, 0.00% a personal computer, 0.00% a landline telephone, 0.00% mobile phone, and 0.00% Internet access.

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#3 Satellite photo of Barranca del Bálsamo (La Barranca)

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Barranca del Bálsamo (La Barranca), to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Petatlán. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Barranca del Bálsamo (La Barranca).



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Barranca del Bálsamo (La Barranca)

Many people want to stay in the town of Barranca del Bálsamo (La Barranca) 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:

#5 What to do in Barranca del Bálsamo (La Barranca)

Want to know what to see in Barranca del Bálsamo (La Barranca) if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Barranca del Bálsamo (La Barranca).
Mountains in Barranca del Bálsamo (La Barranca) for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro Zavala (1025 meters): 3.6 km walk (69 minutes), heading East.
  • Cerro Campana (888 meters): 4.8 km walk (89 minutes), heading East.
  • Cerro Zoyamiche (1240 meters): 5.6 km walk (68 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro Los Rangeles (1123 meters): 5.6 km walk (88 minutes), heading East.
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Barranca del Bálsamo (La Barranca)?:
  • La Morena (99 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Northwest (6 minutes by car)
  • La Florida (28 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the Northeast (9 minutes by car)
  • El Limón (11 inhabitants): Located 9 km to the East (11 minutes by car)
  • Las Cubas (La Conchuda) (33 inhabitants): Located 9 km to the East (11 minutes by car)
  • El Zapotillal (58 inhabitants): Located 9 km to the Southeast (10 minutes by car)
This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of Barranca del Bálsamo (La Barranca) (Guerrero)

In Barranca del Bálsamo (La Barranca) 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 Barranca del Bálsamo (La Barranca), 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.

#7 Pictures of Barranca del Bálsamo (La Barranca)

In order for you to enjoy nature around Barranca del Bálsamo (La Barranca), we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Barranca del Bálsamo (La Barranca), so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.

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#10 Other towns in the Municipality of Petatlán

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  2. El Capire (34 inhabitants)
  3. El Jilguero Dos (7 inhabitants)
  4. El Salado (- inhabitants)
  5. El Tamarindo (1 inhabitants)
  6. El Varillal (30 inhabitants)
  7. Heben-Ezer (1 inhabitants)
  8. La Calera de Santa Lucía (137 inhabitants)
  9. La Calerilla (5 inhabitants)
  10. La Higuera (- inhabitants)
  11. La Parotita (7 inhabitants)
  12. La Vuelta de Guzmán (10 inhabitants)
  13. Loma Baya (- inhabitants)
  14. Los Alambrados (47 inhabitants)
  15. Rancho Zumpango (- inhabitants)