La Colmena (Veracruz)
The most complete information about the small village of La Colmena (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.
Did you know that this town in Veracruz has 86 inhabitants?
The town of La Colmena (Veracruz) belongs to the municipality of Papantla. There are 86 inhabitants and it is 20 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Papantla is 32 minutes away by car (22 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #181 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In La Colmena, there is a percentage of 0% of indigenous population and 91% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on La Colmena? They are at the bottom of this page.
The town of La Colmena is located at 13.6 kilometers from Papantla de Olarte, 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 Colmena.
#1 Where is La Colmena? How to go? Map
Online map of La Colmena (Veracruz) to be able to get to and make trips around this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in (+) or out (-) to locate the village.
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#2 The population of La Colmena (Veracruz) is 86 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 43 | 43 | 86 |
| 2010 | 34 | 30 | 64 |
| 2005 | 39 | 31 | 70 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.56 | 10.00 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Veracruz: | 9.30% | 1.56% |
| Illiterate population: | 6.98% | 10.94% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 3.49% | 10.00% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 3.49% | 11.76% |
| Schooling level: | 7.6 | 6.84 |
| Schooling level (men): | 7.58 | 7.81 |
| Schooling level (women): | 7.62 | 5.89 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Papantla (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 48.84% | 29.69% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 62.79% | 63.33% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 34.88% | 0.00% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 23 | 24 |
| Homes with electricity: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Homes with piped water: | 39.13% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 95.65% | 100.00% |
| Homes with a radio: | 73.91% | 85.00% |
| Homes with a television: | 95.65% | 100.00% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 95.65% | 95.00% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 65.22% | 65.00% |
| Homes with a car: | 43.48% | 40.00% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 13.04% | 15.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 4.35% | 40.00% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 91.30% | 45.00% |
| Homes with Internet: | 17.39% | 10.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of La Colmena
Amazing satellite GPS maps of La Colmena, 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 Colmena.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Colmena
Many people want to stay in the town of La Colmena 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:- HOTEL LOS NICHOS: 16 km away, direction Northwest (13 minutes by car)
- HOTEL XANATH INN: 16 km away, direction Northwest (13 minutes by car)
- CASA DE HUESPED DURAN: 19 km away, direction North (12 minutes by car)
- CASA DE HUÉSPEDES PLAZA LA FE: 18 km away, direction North (14 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in La Colmena
Are you visiting and don't know what to do in La Colmena? The list of the best places to visit in La Colmena and nearby locations.Mountains in La Colmena for hiking and trails:
- Cerro Blanco (321 meters): 6.5 km walk (108 minutes), heading Southeast.
- Cerro Pueblillo (275 meters): 6.9 km walk (100 minutes), heading South.
- Cerro Cueva el Murciélago (206 meters): 8.5 km walk (160 minutes), heading East.
- Cerro Caracol (194 meters): 9.0 km walk (159 minutes), heading Southeast.
- Papantla (Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave): Don't miss "La danza de los Voladores", 32 km, heading North (22 minutes by car)
- Zozocolco (Veracruz): Don't miss "Zona Protegida 'El Jabalí'", 86 km, heading Southwest (60 minutes by car)
- Álamo (64 inhabitants): Located 0 km to the Northeast (0 minutes by car)
- Río Claro (270 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northwest (2 minutes by car)
- La Colmena (La Loma) (226 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the West (2 minutes by car)
- Paso del Correo (1246 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southeast (4 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of La Colmena (Veracruz)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of La Colmena 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 Colmena there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 24 | 23 | 47 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 10 | 8 | 18 |
#7 Pictures of La Colmena
In order for you to enjoy nature around La Colmena, 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 Colmena, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Papantla
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