Floresta (Oaxaca)
Learn about small village of Floresta through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 53 inhabitants of the State of Oaxaca
The town of Floresta (Oaxaca) belongs to the municipality of Santo Domingo Tepuxtepec. There are 53 inhabitants and it is 2,413 meters altitude. The Magical Town of San Pablo Villa Mitla is 68 minutes away by car (50 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #16 of the ranking.
Data: In Floresta, there is a percentage of 100% of indigenous population and 0% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Floresta? They are at the bottom of this page.
Do you want to locate the town of Floresta? You can find it at 2.8 kilometers, in direction Southwest, from the town of Santo Domingo Tepuxtepec, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Floresta through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.
#1 Where is Floresta? How to go? Map
How to get to the town of Floresta in Oaxaca? Using this map, use the controls to zoom in and out on the village and others in the vicinity to see the direct route, and to be able to plan, for example, hiking activities in Floresta.
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#2 The population of Floresta (Oaxaca) is 53 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 28 | 25 | 53 |
| 2010 | 37 | 32 | 69 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.36 | 25.00 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Oaxaca: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Illiterate population: | 28.30% | 28.99% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 11.32% | 25.00% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 16.98% | 32.43% |
| Schooling level: | 4.22 | 2.83 |
| Schooling level (men): | 4.35 | 3.12 |
| Schooling level (women): | 4.11 | 2.63 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 84.91% | 88.41% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 22.64% | 37.68% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Santo Domingo Tepuxtepec (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 16.98% | 34.78% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 36.00% | 37.50% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 0.00% | 32.43% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 12 | 35 |
| Homes with electricity: | 91.67% | 82.35% |
| Homes with piped water: | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 16.67% | 64.71% |
| Homes with a radio: | 33.33% | 29.41% |
| Homes with a television: | 33.33% | 17.65% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 25.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 8.33% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a car: | 8.33% | 0.00% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with Internet: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Floresta
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Floresta, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Santo Domingo Tepuxtepec. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Floresta.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Floresta
Many people want to stay in the town of Floresta 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:- HOTEL SANTO DOMINGO TEPUXTEPEC: 5 km away, direction South (3 minutes by car)
- HOTEL AMBOS MUNDOS: 7 km away, direction North (6 minutes by car)
- HOTEL TEK: 7 km away, direction North (6 minutes by car)
- CASA DE HUÉSPEDES: 8 km away, direction North (6 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Floresta
A weekend in Floresta and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Floresta and surroundings to find the best destinations.Las mejores montes de Floresta para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
- Cerro Pelón (2531 meters): 1.9 km walk (26 minutes), heading West.
- Cerro Chaparro (2651 meters): 2.7 km walk (56 minutes), heading East.
- Amole (2863 meters): 3.5 km walk (65 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Cerro Idolo (1919 meters): 10.6 km walk (205 minutes), heading East.
- San Pablo Villa Mitla (Oaxaca): Don't miss "Piedra 'Tecolote'", 68 km, heading West (50 minutes by car)
- Cerro del Amole (253 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the North (3 minutes by car)
- Cerro Alto (41 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southeast (2 minutes by car)
- El Tule (37 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southeast (3 minutes by car)
- Esquipulas (50 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the North (6 minutes by car)
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>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Santo Domingo Tepuxtepec
#7 Other towns in the Municipality of Santo Domingo Tepuxtepec
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- Cerro Alto (41 inhabitants)
- Cerro Ídolo (68 inhabitants)
- Cerro Costoche (4 inhabitants)
- Colonia Minas (131 inhabitants)
- El Ocotal (39 inhabitants)
- El Tule (37 inhabitants)
- Floresta (53 inhabitants)
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- Loma Linda (206 inhabitants)
- Playa Cerro (71 inhabitants)
- Proyecto Cero Quinientos Cincuenta y Dos (- inhabitants)
- Rancho Encinal (96 inhabitants)
- Río Ramal (358 inhabitants)
- Santo Domingo Tepuxtepec (1964 inhabitants)