Joya de Platanal

Maps, pictures and statistics of Joya de Platanal, a beautiful small village of 14 inhabitants of the State of Oaxaca

The town of Joya de Platanal belongs to the municipality of San Juan Tamazola (State of Oaxaca). There are 14 inhabitants and it is 2,032 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #19 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Joya de Platanal, there is a percentage of 100% of indigenous population and 0% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Joya de Platanal? They are at the bottom of this page.

The town of Joya de Platanal is located at 14.5 kilometers from Llano de la Canoa, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Northeast direction. In addition, it is located at 11.7 kilometers from San Juan Tamazola, which is the capital of the municipality, in the East direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Joya de Platanal.

#1 Where is Joya de Platanal? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Joya de Platanal 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 Joya de Platanal.

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#2 The population of Joya de Platanal (Oaxaca) is 14 inhabitants

Population data in Joya de Platanal
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20206814
201071320
2005282553
Evolution of the population in Joya de Platanal: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Joya de Platanal:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):4.47.69
Population coming from outside the State of Oaxaca:0.00%0.00%
Illiterate population:7.14%10.00%
Illiterate population (men):0.00%7.69%
Illiterate population (women):7.14%14.29%
Schooling level:6.825
Schooling level (men):6.835.50
Schooling level (women):6.84.25
Indigenous culture data in Joya de Platanal:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:100.00%100.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:92.86%80.00%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:7.14%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Joya de Platanal, 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 Joya de Platanal:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:50.00%15.00%
Employed population over 12 years (men):75.00%23.08%
Employed population over 12 years (women):16.67%0.00%
Number of inhabited private housings:39
Homes with electricity:33.33%0.00%
Homes with piped water:0.00%0.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:0.00%66.67%
Homes with a radio:0.00%0.00%
Homes with a television:0.00%0.00%
Homes with a refrigerator:0.00%0.00%
Homes with a washing machine:0.00%0.00%
Homes with a car:0.00%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%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Joya de Platanal (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 Joya de Platanal

With the satellite map of Joya de Platanal 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 Juan Tamazola. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Joya de Platanal.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Joya de Platanal

Many people want to stay in the town of Joya de Platanal 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 Joya de Platanal

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Joya de Platanal? The list of the best places to visit in Joya de Platanal and nearby locations.
Mountains in Joya de Platanal for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro Nube (2339 meters): 1.6 km walk (22 minutes), heading East.
  • Cerro de Alas (2140 meters): 4.6 km walk (92 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro San Sebastian (2306 meters): 9.5 km walk (125 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro Muralla (2408 meters): 7.1 km walk (129 minutes), heading East.
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Joya de Platanal?:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of Joya de Platanal (Oaxaca)

In Joya de Platanal 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 Joya de Platanal, 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.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Joya de Platanal (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)000
Youth (6-14 years)123
Adults (15-59 years)459
Elderly (60+ years)112

#7 Pictures of Joya de Platanal

In order for you to enjoy nature around Joya de Platanal, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Joya de Platanal, 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 San Juan Tamazola

  1. Cañada Palo de Águila (9 inhabitants)
  2. Joya de Cangrejo (- inhabitants)
  3. Joya de Espina Blanca (- inhabitants)
  4. Joya de Platanal (14 inhabitants)
  5. La Juquilita (10 inhabitants)
  6. Ladera de León (10 inhabitants)
  7. Loma de Laguna (26 inhabitants)
  8. Río de Guaje (2 inhabitants)
  9. Río de Sal (29 inhabitants)
  10. Río el Palenque (Río de Banco) (12 inhabitants)
  11. Río Ocote (9 inhabitants)
  12. San Isidro Trementina (166 inhabitants)
  13. Tidua (23 inhabitants)
  14. Yatacuyaya (5 inhabitants)
  15. Yuta Viejo (7 inhabitants)