La Catalina (Veracruz)

The most complete information about the small village of La Catalina (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.

Did you know that this town in Veracruz has 104 inhabitants?

The town of La Catalina (Veracruz) belongs to the municipality of Papantla. There are 104 inhabitants and it is 78 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Papantla is 39 minutes away by car (30 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #171 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In La Catalina, 68% of the inhabitants are catholic and 62% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

The town of La Catalina is located at 22.5 kilometers from Papantla de Olarte, 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 Catalina.

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

How to get to the town of La Catalina in Veracruz? 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 La Catalina.

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#2 The population of La Catalina (Veracruz) is 104 inhabitants

Population data in La Catalina (Veracruz)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20205252104
2010484391
20056452116
Evolution of the population in La Catalina: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in La Catalina:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):3.126.98
Population coming from outside the State of Veracruz:12.50%10.99%
Illiterate population:11.54%9.89%
Illiterate population (men):5.77%6.98%
Illiterate population (women):5.77%12.50%
Schooling level:7.537.01
Schooling level (men):7.787.22
Schooling level (women):7.286.84
Indigenous culture data in La Catalina:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:18.27%3.30%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:6.73%2.20%
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 Catalina, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Veracruz, and in the country as a whole.

Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Papantla (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.

Unemployment, economy and housing data in La Catalina:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:46.15%29.67%
Employed population over 12 years (men):73.08%62.79%
Employed population over 12 years (women):19.23%0.00%
Number of inhabited private housings:3436
Homes with electricity:97.06%100.00%
Homes with piped water:100.00%3.57%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:58.82%100.00%
Homes with a radio:70.59%75.00%
Homes with a television:91.18%92.86%
Homes with a refrigerator:85.29%89.29%
Homes with a washing machine:61.76%25.00%
Homes with a car:14.71%28.57%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:8.82%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:2.94%0.00%
Homes with cell phones:70.59%0.00%
Homes with Internet:14.71%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in La Catalina (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 Catalina

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



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Catalina

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

#5 What to do in La Catalina

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in La Catalina? The list of the best places to visit in La Catalina and nearby locations.
Mountains in La Catalina for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro Pueblillo Viejo (306 meters): 3.4 km walk (50 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro Blanco (336 meters): 5.1 km walk (63 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro Cueva el Murciélago (206 meters): 5.8 km walk (100 minutes), heading West.
  • Mesa Grande (159 meters): 8.2 km walk (103 minutes), heading Southeast.
Magical Towns to visit when in La Catalina:Other towns near La Catalina:
  • Francisco I. Madero (763 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the North (1 minutes by car)
  • Benito Juárez (415 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southwest (3 minutes by car)
  • Ignacio Allende (971 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the West (5 minutes by car)
  • Paso de las Limas (314 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southeast (5 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 La Catalina (Veracruz)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town La Catalina (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)8715
Youth (6-14 years)448
Adults (15-59 years)282957
Elderly (60+ years)121224

#7 Pictures of La Catalina

In order for you to enjoy nature around La Catalina, 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 Catalina, 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 Papantla

  1. El Arenal (9 inhabitants)
  2. El Esfuerzo (241 inhabitants)
  3. El Pital (1 inhabitants)
  4. El Suspiro (29 inhabitants)
  5. Luis Salas García (751 inhabitants)
  6. Finca la Catalina (- inhabitants)
  7. Kilómetro Cuarenta y Dos (113 inhabitants)
  8. La Laguna (667 inhabitants)
  9. Las Casitas (324 inhabitants)
  10. Las Palmas (7 inhabitants)
  11. Modesto Ruiz (- inhabitants)
  12. Pabanco (425 inhabitants)
  13. Pípila (156 inhabitants)
  14. Tenixtepec (17 inhabitants)
  15. Santa Margarita (6 inhabitants)