La Antigua (Veracruz)

Maps, pictures and statistics of La Antigua, a beautiful large village of 874 inhabitants of the State of Veracruz

The town of La Antigua (Veracruz) belongs to the municipality of La Antigua. There are 874 inhabitants and it is 8 meters altitude. It's a beach town: the beach of Playa Chalchihueca is 3 km away. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #3 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In La Antigua, 82% of the inhabitants are catholic and 72% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

The town of La Antigua is located at 7.2 kilometers from José Cardel, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Northeast direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of La Antigua.

#1 Where is La Antigua? How to go? Map

Online map of La Antigua in Veracruz, with an interactive cartography with which you can see closely the town, centered on Map marker

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#2 The population of La Antigua (Veracruz) is 874 inhabitants

Population data in La Antigua (Veracruz)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020450424874
2010506482988
2005483480963
Evolution of the population in La Antigua: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in La Antigua:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.135.60
Population coming from outside the State of Veracruz:7.78%7.19%
Illiterate population:6.64%5.16%
Illiterate population (men):2.40%5.60%
Illiterate population (women):4.23%4.74%
Schooling level:8.37.55
Schooling level (men):8.527.62
Schooling level (women):8.17.48
Indigenous culture data in La Antigua:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:0.34%0.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.11%0.00%
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 La Antigua, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Veracruz, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in La Antigua:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:54.35%40.79%
Employed population over 12 years (men):64.62%59.13%
Employed population over 12 years (women):44.67%23.32%
Number of inhabited private housings:276352
Homes with electricity:99.64%98.23%
Homes with piped water:97.46%80.50%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:93.12%91.84%
Homes with a radio:69.93%78.37%
Homes with a television:94.20%94.68%
Homes with a refrigerator:92.03%86.88%
Homes with a washing machine:72.46%69.15%
Homes with a car:27.17%31.56%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:14.13%16.31%
Homes with landline telephone:11.96%27.30%
Homes with cell phones:86.23%71.63%
Homes with Internet:27.90%6.74%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in La Antigua (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Veracruz, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of La Antigua

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



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Antigua

Many people want to stay in the town of La Antigua 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 La Antigua

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in La Antigua? The list of the best places to visit in La Antigua and nearby locations.
Beaches in La Antigua for sunbathing:
  • Playa Chalchihueca: A 3 km walk (29 minutes) or 4 minutes by car, heading East.
  • Playa de Chachalacas: A 17 km walk (246 minutes) or 22 minutes by car, heading North.
Mountains in La Antigua for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro El Simil (102 meters): 10.6 km walk (135 minutes), heading South.
Other towns near La Antigua:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of La Antigua (Veracruz)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town La Antigua (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)223254
Youth (6-14 years)6355118
Adults (15-59 years)284265549
Elderly (60+ years)8172153

#7 Pictures of La Antigua

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

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#10 Other towns in the Municipality of La Antigua

  1. Abril Lagunes (5 inhabitants)
  2. Buena Vista (Guillermina Lagunes) (6 inhabitants)
  3. Carlos Abascal (- inhabitants)
  4. El Aguijón (- inhabitants)
  5. Entrada a Chalchihuecan (- inhabitants)
  6. José Cardel (17 inhabitants)
  7. La Ciénega (- inhabitants)
  8. La Ordeña (Abel Rodríguez) (- inhabitants)
  9. Las Amapolas (3 inhabitants)
  10. Las Compuertas (- inhabitants)
  11. Libertadores (44 inhabitants)
  12. Loma Iguana (405 inhabitants)
  13. Motel Tapatío (- inhabitants)
  14. Nicolás Blanco (San Pancho) (1159 inhabitants)
  15. Playa Miranda (25 inhabitants)