La Chinera

We have collected many facts about the small village of La Chinera, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.

So you will learn about this incredible town of 25 inhabitants of Oaxaca.

The town of La Chinera belongs to the municipality of Santa Lucía Miahuatlán (State of Oaxaca). There are 25 inhabitants and it is 1,314 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #9 in terms of number of inhabitants.

The Mexican authorities declared this village as uninhabited in 2020.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

The town of La Chinera is located at 3.8 kilometers from Santa Lucía Miahuatlán, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the North direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of La Chinera.

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

Online map of La Chinera 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 Chinera (Oaxaca) is 25 inhabitants

Population data in La Chinera
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2010151025
Evolution of the population in La Chinera: Total   Men   Women

According to the 2010 official census, in the town there were 10 males and 15 females. The female/male ratio is 1.500, and the birth rate is 2.60 children per woman. Of the total population, 0.00% comes from outside the State of Oaxaca. 28.00% of the population is illiterate (20.00% of men and 33.33% of women). The education level is 2.65 (3 in men and 2.40 in women).

Indigenous culture in La Chinera
100.00% of the population is indigenous, and 80.00% of the inhabitants speak one of the indigenous languages. 20.00% of the population speaks one of the indigineous languages, but not Spanish.

Unemployment and the economy in La Chinera
60.00% of the inhabitants (more than 12 years) are economically active (70.00% of the men, and 53.33% of the women).

Housing and infrastructure in La Chinera
In La Chinera there are 14 housings. 0.00% of the housings have electricity, 50.00% have piped water, 66.67% have toilet or restroom, 16.67% have a radio receiver, 0.00% a television, 0.00% 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 Chinera

With the satellite map of La Chinera 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 Santa Lucía Miahuatlán. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of La Chinera.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Chinera

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

A weekend in La Chinera and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in La Chinera and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Mountains in La Chinera for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro Gavilán (2320 meters): 2.7 km walk (37 minutes), heading North.
  • Cerro El Rayo (1467 meters): 3.0 km walk (40 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro Mogote del Rayo (1320 meters): 5.5 km walk (83 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro Queyon (2768 meters): 9.6 km walk (174 minutes), heading Northwest.
Other towns near La Chinera:
  • La Chinilla (522 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the East (4 minutes by car)
  • El Carrizal (81 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Northeast (4 minutes by car)
  • Linda Vista (78 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the West (5 minutes by car)
  • La Cofradía (253 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the South (6 minutes by car)
  • Río Cuapinol (73 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the Southeast (6 minutes by car)
This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

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#7 Other towns in the Municipality of Santa Lucía Miahuatlán

  1. El Carrizal (81 inhabitants)
  2. El Encanto (6 inhabitants)
  3. El Gavilán (2 inhabitants)
  4. El Sumidero (255 inhabitants)
  5. La Chinera (- inhabitants)
  6. La Chinilla (522 inhabitants)
  7. La Cofradía (253 inhabitants)
  8. Paraje del Ocote (32 inhabitants)
  9. Río Comal (87 inhabitants)
  10. Río Tenate (- inhabitants)
  11. San Isidro el Queyón (179 inhabitants)
  12. Santa Lucía Miahuatlán (1790 inhabitants)
  13. Sierra Llano Grande (168 inhabitants)