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Higuera Gorda (Nayarit)

The most complete information about the medium-sized town of Higuera Gorda (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.

Did you know that this town in Nayarit has 341 inhabitants?

The town of Higuera Gorda (Nayarit) belongs to the municipality of Del Nayar. There are 341 inhabitants and it is 430 meters altitude. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #21 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Higuera Gorda, 98% of the inhabitants are catholic and 13% 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 Higuera Gorda? You can find it at 62.4 kilometers, in direction North, from the town of Jesús María, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Higuera Gorda through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Higuera Gorda? How to go? Map

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

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#2 The population of Higuera Gorda (Nayarit) is 341 inhabitants

Population data in Higuera Gorda (Nayarit)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020	168	173	341
2010	152	137	289
2005	125	102	227

Evolution of the population in Higuera Gorda: Total   Men   Women

Other demographic data in Higuera Gorda:

	2020	2010
Fertility rate (children per woman):	3.16	4.38
Population coming from outside the State of Nayarit:	1.17%	1.38%
Illiterate population:	6.45%	5.19%
Illiterate population (men):	2.93%	4.38%
Illiterate population (women):	3.52%	5.92%
Schooling level:	6.52	6.42
Schooling level (men):	6.66	6.12
Schooling level (women):	6.38	6.69

Indigenous culture data in Higuera Gorda:

	2020	2010
Percentage of indigenous population:	78.89%	76.82%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:	67.16%	62.98%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:	23.75%	0.35%

Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Higuera Gorda, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Nayarit, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Higuera Gorda:

	2020	2010
Employed population over 12 years:	9.09%	30.80%
Employed population over 12 years (men):	15.03%	54.74%
Employed population over 12 years (women):	2.98%	9.21%
Number of inhabited private housings:	93	75
Homes with electricity:	93.55%	46.15%
Homes with piped water:	95.70%	86.15%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:	78.49%	72.31%
Homes with a radio:	50.54%	58.46%
Homes with a television:	31.18%	0.00%
Homes with a refrigerator:	33.33%	0.00%
Homes with a washing machine:	12.90%	0.00%
Homes with a car:	5.38%	0.00%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:	1.08%	0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:	6.45%	0.00%
Homes with cell phones:	29.03%	0.00%
Homes with Internet:	0.00%	0.00%

Comparison of percentages of single persons in Higuera Gorda (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Nayarit, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Higuera Gorda

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Higuera Gorda, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Del Nayar. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Higuera Gorda.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Higuera Gorda

Many people want to stay in the town of Higuera Gorda 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:

• CABAÑAS ECOLÓGICAS TAWEXIKTA: 45 km away, direction Northwest (30 minutes by car)
• AGUAMILPA CORAS LODGE: 47 km away, direction Northwest (31 minutes by car)
• CABAÑAS AGUAMILPA: 53 km away, direction Northwest (40 minutes by car)
• BUMGALOS THE BAUGF: 54 km away, direction South (42 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in Higuera Gorda

Want to know what to see in Higuera Gorda if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Higuera Gorda.
Mountains in Higuera Gorda for hiking and trails:

• Las Yeguas (538 meters): 0.7 km walk (9 minutes), heading East.
• La Soledad (733 meters): 2.7 km walk (46 minutes), heading North.
• La Palma (917 meters): 4.6 km walk (61 minutes), heading Southwest.
• El Picacho (663 meters): 5.1 km walk (96 minutes), heading Northwest.

Other towns near Higuera Gorda:

• El Tepetate (8 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southwest (1 minutes by car)
• La Nanchilera (15 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the South (2 minutes by car)
• San Pablo (262 inhabitants): Located 7 km to the Northwest (8 minutes by car)
• Agua Caliente (8 inhabitants): Located 10 km to the Northwest (14 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 Higuera Gorda (Nayarit)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town Higuera Gorda (inhabitants year 2020)

Age range	Number of women	Number of men	Total population
Infants (0-5 years)	18	34	52
Youth (6-14 years)	40	31	71
Adults (15-59 years)	95	96	191
Elderly (60+ years)	15	12	27

#7 Pictures of Higuera Gorda

In order for you to enjoy nature around Higuera Gorda, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Higuera Gorda, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#8 The Postal Code of Higuera Gorda (Nayarit) is 63538

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Higuera Gorda 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: 63538. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Higuera Gorda ("63") correspond to the State of Nayarit, 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 Schools in Higuera Gorda

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