Ignacio Mejía

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The town of Ignacio Mejía belongs to the municipality of Teotitlán de Flores Magón (State of Oaxaca). There are 577 inhabitants and it is 733 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Huautla de Jiménez is 54 minutes away by car (46 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #2 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Ignacio Mejía, there is a percentage of 8% of indigenous population and 73% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Ignacio Mejía? They are at the bottom of this page.

Do you want to locate the town of Ignacio Mejía? You can find it at 5.9 kilometers, in direction Northwest, from the town of Teotitlán de Flores Magón, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Ignacio Mejía through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Ignacio Mejía? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Ignacio Mejía 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 Ignacio Mejía.

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#2 The population of Ignacio Mejía (Oaxaca) is 577 inhabitants

Population data in Ignacio Mejía
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020297280577
2010321291612
2005255237492
Evolution of the population in Ignacio Mejía: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Ignacio Mejía:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.616.87
Population coming from outside the State of Oaxaca:19.24%25.49%
Illiterate population:4.51%6.54%
Illiterate population (men):1.91%6.87%
Illiterate population (women):2.60%6.23%
Schooling level:7.926.82
Schooling level (men):7.876.86
Schooling level (women):7.976.79
Indigenous culture data in Ignacio Mejía:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:7.80%10.29%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:2.95%4.25%
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 Ignacio Mejía, 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 Ignacio Mejía:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:52.69%29.58%
Employed population over 12 years (men):61.43%47.08%
Employed population over 12 years (women):44.44%13.71%
Number of inhabited private housings:163206
Homes with electricity:98.77%94.15%
Homes with piped water:99.39%94.15%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:92.02%91.81%
Homes with a radio:60.12%61.99%
Homes with a television:86.50%86.55%
Homes with a refrigerator:84.66%77.19%
Homes with a washing machine:65.03%50.29%
Homes with a car:11.04%16.37%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:7.98%4.09%
Homes with landline telephone:17.79%25.15%
Homes with cell phones:73.01%35.67%
Homes with Internet:25.77%0.58%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Ignacio Mejía (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 Ignacio Mejía

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Ignacio Mejía, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Teotitlán de Flores Magón. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Ignacio Mejía.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Ignacio Mejía

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#5 What to do in Ignacio Mejía

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Mountains in Ignacio Mejía for hiking and trails:
  • Piedra Parada (829 meters): 3.2 km walk (48 minutes), heading South.
  • Malinala (946 meters): 4.4 km walk (67 minutes), heading East.
  • La Campana (927 meters): 4.2 km walk (75 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro Gordo (952 meters): 4.3 km walk (86 minutes), heading Southwest.
Magical Towns to visit when in Ignacio Mejía:Other towns near Ignacio Mejía:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of Ignacio Mejía (Oaxaca)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town Ignacio Mejía (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)253560
Youth (6-14 years)394382
Adults (15-59 years)168148316
Elderly (60+ years)6554119

#7 Pictures of Ignacio Mejía

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

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#8 The Postal Code of Ignacio Mejía (Oaxaca) is 68543

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Ignacio Mejía 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: 68543. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Ignacio Mejía ("68") 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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#11 Other towns in the Municipality of Teotitlán de Flores Magón

  1. Buenos Aires (96 inhabitants)
  2. Cerro de Hidalgo Cuarta Sección (136 inhabitants)
  3. El Vergel (3 inhabitants)
  4. Huerta Felipe Díaz Loaeza (Colonia Juárez) (24 inhabitants)
  5. Ignacio Mejía (577 inhabitants)
  6. La Aguacatera (3 inhabitants)
  7. La Indita (54 inhabitants)
  8. La Ocotera (- inhabitants)
  9. Lomas de San Jerónimo (13 inhabitants)
  10. Loma Larga (75 inhabitants)
  11. Puerto de la Soledad (6 inhabitants)
  12. San Miguel (53 inhabitants)
  13. Teotitlán de Flores Magón (8469 inhabitants)
  14. Titla Cuautitla (43 inhabitants)
  15. Vigastepec (117 inhabitants)