La Colonia (State of Mexico)

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All the information about this town of 1,443 inhabitants of the State of Estado de México

The town of La Colonia (State of Mexico) belongs to the municipality of Ayapango. There are 1,443 inhabitants and it is 2,453 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Tlayacapan is 46 minutes away by car (39 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #2 in terms of number of inhabitants.

In 2010, this locality separated from San Francisco Zentlalpan.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In La Colonia, 33% of the population over 12 years is single and 32% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.

The town of La Colonia is located at 2.6 kilometers from Ayapango de Gabriel Ramos Millán (Cab.), which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Southesast direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of La Colonia.

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

Map to know how to get to La Colonia (Estado de México) by road and with geographical references of the surrounding towns. With the controls you can zoom in and out to the position of La Colonia, which has the following symbol Map marker

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#2 The population of La Colonia (Estado de México) is 1,443 inhabitants

Population data in La Colonia (State of Mexico)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20207686751443
20105995931192
Evolution of the population in La Colonia: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in La Colonia:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):21.69
Population coming from outside the State of Estado de México:12.54%8.56%
Illiterate population:1.32%2.52%
Illiterate population (men):0.35%1.69%
Illiterate population (women):0.97%3.34%
Schooling level:10.148.25
Schooling level (men):10.148.38
Schooling level (women):10.148.12
Indigenous culture data in La Colonia:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:0.35%0.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.14%0.00%
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 Colonia, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Estado de México, and in the country as a whole.

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

Unemployment, economy and housing data in La Colonia:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:51.07%33.81%
Employed population over 12 years (men):62.52%50.08%
Employed population over 12 years (women):41.02%17.70%
Number of inhabited private housings:321341
Homes with electricity:100.00%99.68%
Homes with piped water:98.44%97.45%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:99.69%98.09%
Homes with a radio:68.54%76.11%
Homes with a television:95.64%95.22%
Homes with a refrigerator:77.88%57.96%
Homes with a washing machine:69.47%57.96%
Homes with a car:29.60%21.34%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:23.99%8.60%
Homes with landline telephone:15.58%14.97%
Homes with cell phones:84.42%53.50%
Homes with Internet:32.40%4.14%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in La Colonia (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Estado de México, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of La Colonia

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#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Colonia

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

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in La Colonia? The list of the best places to visit in La Colonia and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de La Colonia para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Sacromonte (2563 meters): 2.6 km walk (35 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro El Pulpito del Diablo (2669 meters): 4.4 km walk (56 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro Tapeixte (2766 meters): 4.6 km walk (56 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • Ococla (2753 meters): 4.8 km walk (83 minutes), heading Northeast.
Magical Towns near La Colonia to discover the Mexican culture:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of La Colonia?: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 Ayapango

  1. El Arenal (Camino al Arenal) (144 inhabitants)
  2. Ayapango de Gabriel Ramos M. (Cab.) (3975 inhabitants)
  3. Predio el Calvario (112 inhabitants)
  4. Rancho el Galpón (24 inhabitants)
  5. Granja Los Ocotes (8 inhabitants)
  6. La Colonia (1443 inhabitants)
  7. Panteón Municipal Santa Rosa (6 inhabitants)
  8. Rancho los Arrayanes (7 inhabitants)
  9. Mihuacán (809 inhabitants)
  10. Poxtla (985 inhabitants)
  11. San Diego Chalcatepehuacán (690 inhabitants)
  12. Rancho San José (10 inhabitants)
  13. Tlamapa (602 inhabitants)
  14. Pahuacán (871 inhabitants)
  15. Cemoloc Grande (81 inhabitants)