La Bocana (Oaxaca)

Maps, pictures and statistics of La Bocana, a beautiful tiny town of 3 inhabitants of the State of Oaxaca

The town of La Bocana (Oaxaca) belongs to the municipality of San Miguel del Puerto. There are 3 inhabitants and it is 11 meters altitude. It's a beach town: the beach of Playa La Mañosa is 2 km away. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #36 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

The town of La Bocana is located at 19.6 kilometers from La Merced del Potrero, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Northeast direction. In addition, it is located at 27.6 kilometers from San Miguel del Puerto, which is the capital of the municipality, in the North direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of La Bocana.

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

Online map of La Bocana in Oaxaca, 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 Bocana (Oaxaca) is 3 inhabitants

Population data in La Bocana (Oaxaca)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20203
2010459
2005504191
Evolution of the population in La Bocana: Total   Men   Women

According to the 2010 official census, in the town there were 5 males and 4 females. The female/male ratio is 0.800, and the birth rate is 2.33 children per woman. Of the total population, 0.00% comes from outside the State of Oaxaca. 22.22% of the population is illiterate (20.00% of men and 25.00% of women). The education level is 3.14 (3.20 in men and 3 in women).

Indigenous culture in La Bocana
55.56% of the population is indigenous, and 11.11% of the inhabitants speak one of the indigenous languages. 0.00% of the population speaks one of the indigineous languages, but not Spanish.

Unemployment and the economy in La Bocana
44.44% of the inhabitants (more than 12 years) are economically active (60.00% of the men, and 25.00% of the women).

Housing and infrastructure in La Bocana
In La Bocana there are 5 housings. 66.67% of the housings have electricity, 66.67% have piped water, 100.00% have toilet or restroom, 33.33% have a radio receiver, 33.33% 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 La Bocana

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



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Bocana

Do you want to stay in La Bocana? We don't have any hotel registered in this town, but you can check in this list of the closest accommodations to La Bocana:

#5 What to do in La Bocana

Want to know what to see in La Bocana if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy La Bocana.
Beaches in La Bocana for sunbathing:
  • Playa La Mañosa: A 2 km walk (32 minutes) or 3 minutes by car, heading Southeast.
  • Playa La Bocana: A 3 km walk (31 minutes) or 3 minutes by car, heading Southwest.
  • Playa Magueyito: A 4 km walk (34 minutes) or 5 minutes by car, heading Southwest.
  • Playa La Guerrilla: A 4 km walk (62 minutes) or 4 minutes by car, heading Southwest.
Mountains in La Bocana for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro La Llorona (68 meters): 4.0 km walk (49 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • Cerro La Canela (382 meters): 6.2 km walk (80 minutes), heading North.
  • Cerro Las Tres Tetas (421 meters): 8.5 km walk (118 minutes), heading North.
  • Cerro La Agüita (106 meters): 11.6 km walk (158 minutes), heading Northeast.
Other towns near La Bocana:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of La Bocana (Oaxaca)

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

#7 Pictures of La Bocana

Would you like to see what this town looks like and enjoy landscape pictures of La Bocana? We have located on the Internet several beautiful images of places and locations nearby, so you can see the beauty of this Mexican town. Some are artistic pictures and others are simply panoramic pictures taken by amateurs and friends who simply like La Bocana.

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#9 Other towns in the Municipality of San Miguel del Puerto

  1. Barrio Nuevo (89 inhabitants)
  2. Cerro Guía (- inhabitants)
  3. El Chepil (- inhabitants)
  4. El Tamarindo (- inhabitants)
  5. El Tigre (1 inhabitants)
  6. Istmo (- inhabitants)
  7. La Bocana (3 inhabitants)
  8. La Merced del Potrero (2037 inhabitants)
  9. La Reja (51 inhabitants)
  10. Las Nardas (3 inhabitants)
  11. Llano Palacio (4 inhabitants)
  12. Majahual (4 inhabitants)
  13. Nopalito (11 inhabitants)
  14. San Lorenzo (- inhabitants)
  15. Santa María Xadani (996 inhabitants)