Copalita (Oaxaca)

Learn about small village of Copalita through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 12 inhabitants of the State of Oaxaca

The town of Copalita (Oaxaca) belongs to the municipality of Pluma Hidalgo. There are 12 inhabitants and it is 1,002 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Mazunte is 59 minutes away by car (47 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #40 in terms of number of inhabitants.

In 2020, the authorities declared it uninhabited.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

The town of Copalita is located at 6.2 kilometers from Pluma Hidalgo, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Southwest direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Copalita.

#1 Where is Copalita? How to go? Map

Location map of Copalita in Oaxaca: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Copalita, which is marked with the following symbol Map marker

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#2 The population of Copalita (Oaxaca) is 12 inhabitants

Population data in Copalita (Oaxaca)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20107512
2005111526
Evolution of the population in Copalita: Total   Men   Women

According to the 2010 official census, in the town there were 5 males and 7 females. The female/male ratio is 1.400, and the birth rate is 3.75 children per woman. Of the total population, 16.67% comes from outside the State of Oaxaca. 16.67% of the population is illiterate (20.00% of men and 14.29% of women). The education level is 6.89 (9.20 in men and 4 in women).

Indigenous culture in Copalita
41.67% of the population is indigenous, and 25.00% 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 Copalita
16.67% of the inhabitants (more than 12 years) are economically active (40.00% of the men, and 0.00% of the women).

Housing and infrastructure in Copalita
In Copalita there are 6 housings. 66.67% of the housings have electricity, 66.67% have piped water, 66.67% have toilet or restroom, 66.67% have a radio receiver, 66.67% a television, 66.67% a fridge, 0.00% a washing-machine, 66.67% a car or a van, 66.67% a personal computer, 0.00% a landline telephone, 66.67% mobile phone, and 0.00% Internet access.

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#3 Satellite photo of Copalita

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Copalita, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Pluma Hidalgo. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Copalita.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Copalita

It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of Copalita, but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to Copalita so you can contact them:

#5 What to do in Copalita

Want to know what to see in Copalita if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Copalita.
Las mejores montes de Copalita para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro Palma (1959 meters): 4.6 km walk (56 minutes), heading North.
  • Cerro La Bandera (1653 meters): 5.0 km walk (75 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro Las Nubes (824 meters): 7.5 km walk (156 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro El Venado (2183 meters): 8.3 km walk (121 minutes), heading North.
Magical Towns to visit when in Copalita:
  • Mazunte (Oaxaca): Don't miss "La Ventanilla​", 59 km, heading South (47 minutes by car)
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Copalita?:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of Copalita (Oaxaca)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Copalita by age and gender, to show you the following population pyramid of the town, from the year 2005. You can check how the percentages of children and adults are distributed, in addition to women and men. With this data you can analyze the demographic structure, and know if in Copalita there is a generational replacement.

#7 Pictures of Copalita

Would you like to see what this town looks like and enjoy landscape pictures of Copalita? We have located on the Internet several beautiful images of places and locations nearby, so you can see the beauty of this Mexican town. Some are artistic pictures and others are simply panoramic pictures taken by amateurs and friends who simply like Copalita.

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#8 The Postal Code of Copalita (Oaxaca) is 70965

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Copalita 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: 70965. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Copalita ("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 Other towns in the Municipality of Pluma Hidalgo

  1. Carmen Alto (7 inhabitants)
  2. Edén Bajo (25 inhabitants)
  3. El Faro (9 inhabitants)
  4. El Olivo (8 inhabitants)
  5. El Refugio (13 inhabitants)
  6. El Triunfo (4 inhabitants)
  7. Eureka (18 inhabitants)
  8. La Sirena (- inhabitants)
  9. Las Flores (12 inhabitants)
  10. Los Ángeles (7 inhabitants)
  11. Margaritas (4 inhabitants)
  12. Montaña (9 inhabitants)
  13. Providencia (13 inhabitants)
  14. San José Palo Grande (138 inhabitants)
  15. Santa Lucía (6 inhabitants)