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Jamaica (Oaxaca)

Maps, pictures and statistics of Jamaica, a beautiful small village of 24 inhabitants of the State of Oaxaca

The town of Jamaica (Oaxaca) belongs to the municipality of San Gabriel Mixtepec. There are 24 inhabitants and it is 1,158 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Santa Catarina Juquila is 51 minutes away by car (38 km). It is the most populated town in the position #15 of the whole municipality.

The Mexican census of 2020 decided to declare this community as uninhabited.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

To locate this beautiful town inside the municipality, you must know that Jamaica is located at 3.7 kilometers (in direction South) from the locality of San Gabriel Mixtepec, which is the one that has more inhabitants inside the municipality. With our webpage and with our satelital map that you can find below, you can know where is and visit the surroundings of Jamaica.

#1 Where is Jamaica? How to go? Map

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

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#2 The population of Jamaica (Oaxaca) is 24 inhabitants

Population data in Jamaica (Oaxaca)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2010	15	9	24
2005	21	17	38

Evolution of the population in Jamaica: Total   Men   Women

According to the 2010 official census, in the town there were 9 males and 15 females. The female/male ratio is 1.667, and the birth rate is 2.33 children per woman. Of the total population, 0.00% comes from outside the State of Oaxaca. 25.00% of the population is illiterate (22.22% of men and 26.67% of women). The education level is 2.92 (4 in men and 2.14 in women).

Indigenous culture in Jamaica
50.00% of the population is indigenous, and 41.67% of the inhabitants speak one of the indigenous languages. 4.17% of the population speaks one of the indigineous languages, but not Spanish.

Unemployment and the economy in Jamaica
37.50% of the inhabitants (more than 12 years) are economically active (55.56% of the men, and 26.67% of the women).

Housing and infrastructure in Jamaica
In Jamaica there are 9 housings. 100.00% of the housings have electricity, 0.00% have piped water, 33.33% have toilet or restroom, 66.67% have a radio receiver, 50.00% a television, 33.33% a fridge, 0.00% a washing-machine, 0.00% a car or a van, 0.00% a personal computer, 0.00% a landline telephone, 0.00% mobile phone, and 0.00% Internet access.

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#3 Satellite photo of Jamaica

With the satellite map of Jamaica will I be able to look for my location? Yes, access the map, zoom in and see the surroundings of this town and the municipality of San Gabriel Mixtepec. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Jamaica.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Jamaica

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

• HOTEL FASEM: 5 km away, direction South (3 minutes by car)
• HOTEL SAN GABRIEL: 5 km away, direction South (4 minutes by car)
• HOTEL KEYMAR: 5 km away, direction South (4 minutes by car)
• CASA DE HUESPEDES FIGUEROA: 9 km away, direction West (6 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in Jamaica

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

• Cerro La Olla (1364 meters): 1.2 km walk (22 minutes), heading South.
• Cerro La Iglesia (1364 meters): 1.4 km walk (19 minutes), heading Northwest.
• Cerro El Pajarito (896 meters): 3.7 km walk (76 minutes), heading Southwest.
• Cerro El Travieso (899 meters): 7.2 km walk (144 minutes), heading Southwest.

Magical Towns to visit when in Jamaica:

• Santa Catarina Juquila (Oaxaca): Don't miss "Santuario de Nuestra Señora Inmaculada de Juquila", 51 km, heading Northwest (38 minutes by car)

Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Jamaica?:

• Guadalupe (16 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northwest (3 minutes by car)
• San José Costa Rica (15 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the North (3 minutes by car)
• El Rosario (32 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northeast (5 minutes by car)
• El Sinaí (8 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the West (3 minutes by car)
• San José (60 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northwest (4 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 Jamaica (Oaxaca)

In Jamaica there is a very characteristic age structure of the population, which you can see in the following population pyramid, with data from 2005. After analyzing the demographic data of Jamaica, separated by men and women, and also by age groups, we can analyze what the future of the population in this town will be like.

#7 Pictures of Jamaica

In order for you to enjoy nature around Jamaica, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Jamaica, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#8 The Postal Code of Jamaica (Oaxaca) is 71971

Are you going to send a letter to Jamaica? Do you have a friend in Jamaica and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Jamaica consists of the following 5 digits: 71971. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Jamaica ("71") correspond to the state code of Oaxaca, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.

#9 Vote for Jamaica as the most beautiful town in Mexico

Do you like Jamaica or don't you like it very much? Now you can vote for Jamaica to let everyone know about it. Use these stars ("0" you don't like it much, "5" you like it a lot) to rate it with your opinion.

In the following links you can check the list of the best (and most beautiful) towns in Mexico and the State of Oaxaca, by popular vote:
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#10 Schools in Jamaica

• Schools in Jamaica

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