La Colmena (Guanajuato)
Maps, pictures and statistics of La Colmena, a beautiful small village of 79 inhabitants of the State of Guanajuato
The town of La Colmena (Guanajuato) belongs to the municipality of Dolores Hidalgo Cuna de la Independencia Nal.. There are 79 inhabitants and it is 2,026 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Dolores Hidalgo Cuna de la Independencia Nal is 20 minutes away by car (14 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #171 of the ranking.
Data: In La Colmena, there is a percentage of 0% of indigenous population and 68% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on La Colmena? They are at the bottom of this page.
Do you want to locate the town of La Colmena? You can find it at 9.2 kilometers, in direction Northwest, from the town of Dolores Hidalgo Cuna de la Independencia Nal., which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of La Colmena through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.
#1 Where is La Colmena? How to go? Map
What is the route to get to La Colmena (Guanajuato)? Find out on this map the access to this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in and out to the icon 
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#2 The population of La Colmena (Guanajuato) is 79 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 42 | 37 | 79 |
| 2010 | 70 | 68 | 138 |
| 2005 | 77 | 76 | 153 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.18 | 8.82 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Guanajuato: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Illiterate population: | 17.72% | 13.04% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 10.13% | 8.82% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 7.59% | 17.14% |
| Schooling level: | 5.53 | 4.57 |
| Schooling level (men): | 4.89 | 4.91 |
| Schooling level (women): | 6.06 | 4.25 |
| 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 Dolores Hidalgo Cuna de la Independencia Nal. (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 35.44% | 34.78% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 56.76% | 58.82% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 16.67% | 11.43% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 22 | 37 |
| Homes with electricity: | 95.45% | 90.32% |
| Homes with piped water: | 100.00% | 90.32% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 95.45% | 32.26% |
| Homes with a radio: | 59.09% | 70.97% |
| Homes with a television: | 81.82% | 74.19% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 86.36% | 45.16% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 72.73% | 38.71% |
| Homes with a car: | 31.82% | 29.03% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 4.55% | 0.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 4.55% | 9.68% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 68.18% | 19.35% |
| Homes with Internet: | 50.00% | 0.00% |
#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 Dolores Hidalgo Cuna de la Independencia Nal.. 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:- POSADA ILUSIÓN CASA DE HUÉSPEDES: 13 km away, direction Northeast (9 minutes by car)
- HOTEL SAN JUAN: 12 km away, direction Northeast (9 minutes by car)
- RENTA DE CUARTOS: 12 km away, direction Northeast (9 minutes by car)
- POSADA SAN ANTONIO: 14 km away, direction Northeast (11 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in La Colmena
A weekend in La Colmena and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in La Colmena and surroundings to find the best destinations.Mountains in La Colmena for hiking and trails:
- El Gusano (2249 meters): 7.4 km walk (139 minutes), heading Northwest.
- El Gallo (2299 meters): 7.4 km walk (106 minutes), heading West.
- Espíritu Santo (2372 meters): 10.1 km walk (169 minutes), heading West.
- Los Díaz (2254 meters): 11.9 km walk (151 minutes), heading Southwest.
- Dolores Hidalgo Cuna de la Independencia Nal (Guanajuato): Don't miss "Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de los Dolores", 20 km, heading Northeast (14 minutes by car)
- El Durazno (302 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southeast (3 minutes by car)
- San José de la Campana (Las Cuevas) (115 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northwest (3 minutes by car)
- Cerrito de la Paz (13 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the South (5 minutes by car)
- Cerrito de Guadalupe (97 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southwest (6 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of La Colmena (Guanajuato)
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) | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 24 | 18 | 42 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 8 | 9 | 17 |
#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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#9 Schools in La Colmena
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Dolores Hidalgo Cuna de la Independencia Nal.
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- Las Águilas (3 inhabitants)
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- San Juan (2 inhabitants)
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