Gaña

We have collected many facts about the tiny town of Gaña, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.

So you will learn about this incredible town of 7 inhabitants of Oaxaca.

The town of Gaña belongs to the municipality of Asunción Ixtaltepec (State of Oaxaca). There are 7 inhabitants and it is 98 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #21 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Gaña, 29% of the inhabitants are catholic and 80% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

The town of Gaña is located at 17.6 kilometers from Asunción Ixtaltepec, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the South direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Gaña.

#1 Where is Gaña? How to go? Map

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

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#2 The population of Gaña (Oaxaca) is 7 inhabitants

Population data in Gaña
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020347
20105712
2005347
Evolution of the population in Gaña: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Gaña:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):314.29
Population coming from outside the State of Oaxaca:0.00%0.00%
Illiterate population:14.29%25.00%
Illiterate population (men):0.00%14.29%
Illiterate population (women):14.29%40.00%
Schooling level:5.866.17
Schooling level (men):5.756.86
Schooling level (women):65.20
Indigenous culture data in Gaña:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:100.00%100.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:100.00%91.67%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Gaña, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Oaxaca, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Gaña:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:71.43%33.33%
Employed population over 12 years (men):75.00%57.14%
Employed population over 12 years (women):66.67%0.00%
Number of inhabited private housings:57
Homes with electricity:100.00%100.00%
Homes with piped water:100.00%100.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:100.00%100.00%
Homes with a radio:20.00%33.33%
Homes with a television:100.00%100.00%
Homes with a refrigerator:80.00%83.33%
Homes with a washing machine:80.00%83.33%
Homes with a car:20.00%33.33%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:0.00%16.67%
Homes with landline telephone:0.00%0.00%
Homes with cell phones:40.00%66.67%
Homes with Internet:0.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Gaña (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Oaxaca, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Gaña

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Gaña, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Asunción Ixtaltepec. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Gaña.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Gaña

Many people want to stay in the town of Gaña 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 Gaña

Want to know what to see in Gaña if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Gaña.
Las mejores montes de Gaña para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro Loma Grande (263 meters): 2.9 km walk (41 minutes), heading West.
  • Cerro La Pedrera (297 meters): 4.8 km walk (68 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • Cerro Banco Marquez (319 meters): 5.7 km walk (97 minutes), heading North.
  • Cerro Naranjo (705 meters): 7.5 km walk (118 minutes), heading Northwest.
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Gaña?:
  • Mena (197 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northwest (2 minutes by car)
  • Nizandá (16 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the West (2 minutes by car)
  • El Zapote (27 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the West (7 minutes by car)
  • La Cueva (142 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the Southeast (7 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 Gaña (Oaxaca)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Gaña 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 Gaña there is a generational replacement.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Gaña (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)000
Youth (6-14 years)000
Adults (15-59 years)112
Elderly (60+ years)235

#7 Pictures of Gaña

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

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#9 Other towns in the Municipality of Asunción Ixtaltepec

  1. Aguas Calientes la Mata (870 inhabitants)
  2. Rancho La Santa (2 inhabitants)
  3. Chivela (574 inhabitants)
  4. El Zapote (- inhabitants)
  5. Gaña (7 inhabitants)
  6. La Cueva (142 inhabitants)
  7. Rancho El Ixtaltepecano (1 inhabitants)
  8. Rancho Hermanas Pineda (6 inhabitants)
  9. Rancho La Guadalupana (2 inhabitants)
  10. Rancho La Pochota (1 inhabitants)
  11. Rancho Escondido (2 inhabitants)
  12. Rancho Mi Último Deseo (1 inhabitants)
  13. Rancho Santuario de la Virgen de Juquila (5 inhabitants)
  14. Rosario Fuentes (- inhabitants)
  15. Rancho San Germán (3 inhabitants)