La Cruz (Puebla)
Learn about small village of La Cruz through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 74 inhabitants of the State of Puebla
The town of La Cruz (Puebla) belongs to the municipality of San Jerónimo Xayacatlán. There are 74 inhabitants and it is 1,424 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #11 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In La Cruz, there is a percentage of 100% of indigenous population and 30% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on La Cruz? They are at the bottom of this page.
The town of La Cruz is located at 6.3 kilometers from San Jerónimo Xayacatlán, 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 Cruz.
#1 Where is La Cruz? How to go? Map
Location map of La Cruz in Puebla: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in La Cruz, which is marked with the following symbol 
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#2 The population of La Cruz (Puebla) is 74 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 33 | 41 | 74 |
| 2010 | 36 | 41 | 77 |
| 2005 | 33 | 38 | 71 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 3.61 | 14.63 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Puebla: | 5.41% | 2.60% |
| Illiterate population: | 4.05% | 18.18% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 0.00% | 14.63% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 4.05% | 22.22% |
| Schooling level: | 6.68 | 5.13 |
| Schooling level (men): | 7.06 | 5.28 |
| Schooling level (women): | 6.25 | 4.97 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 100.00% | 88.31% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 55.41% | 51.95% |
| 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 San Jerónimo Xayacatlán (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 28.38% | 46.75% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 39.02% | 63.41% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 15.15% | 27.78% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 23 | 30 |
| Homes with electricity: | 100.00% | 95.45% |
| Homes with piped water: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 82.61% | 100.00% |
| Homes with a radio: | 60.87% | 72.73% |
| Homes with a television: | 52.17% | 63.64% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 69.57% | 50.00% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 47.83% | 36.36% |
| Homes with a car: | 30.43% | 13.64% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 8.70% | 0.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 0.00% | 27.27% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 30.43% | 22.73% |
| Homes with Internet: | 13.04% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of La Cruz
Amazing satellite GPS maps of La Cruz, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of San Jerónimo Xayacatlán. You can search free satellite map (2024) of La Cruz.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Cruz
Many people want to stay in the town of La Cruz 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 PETLALCINGO DE MIS AMORES: 16 km away, direction South (11 minutes by car)
- HOTEL LOS GEMELOS: 15 km away, direction South (10 minutes by car)
- AUTOHOTEL VENUS: 23 km away, direction West (17 minutes by car)
- HOTEL Y RESTAURANT POSADA DEL REY: 24 km away, direction West (20 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in La Cruz
Are you visiting and don't know what to do in La Cruz? The list of the best places to visit in La Cruz and nearby locations.Las mejores montes de La Cruz para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
- Cerro La Víbora (1544 meters): 4.2 km walk (60 minutes), heading South.
- Cerro Flecha (1761 meters): 4.5 km walk (63 minutes), heading West.
- Cerro Chicuí (1661 meters): 6.2 km walk (92 minutes), heading Southeast.
- Cerro Yucuyuxi (1938 meters): 5.3 km walk (75 minutes), heading Southwest.
- Santo Domingo Tonahuixtla (741 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the North (8 minutes by car)
- Barrio San Pedro (Barranca Carrizalillo) (62 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the North (7 minutes by car)
- San Pedro (38 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the Northwest (6 minutes by car)
- Segunda Sección de San Jerónimo Xayacatlán (15 inhabitants): Located 8 km to the North (12 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of La Cruz (Puebla)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of La Cruz 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 Cruz there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 3 | 5 | 8 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 17 | 19 | 36 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 11 | 12 | 23 |
#7 Pictures of La Cruz
Would you like to see what this town looks like and enjoy landscape pictures of La Cruz? We have located on the Internet several beautiful images of places and locations nearby, so you can see the beauty of this Mexican town. Some are artistic pictures and others are simply panoramic pictures taken by amateurs and friends who simply like La Cruz.
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#8 The Postal Code of La Cruz (Puebla) is 74955
Do you want to know the Postal Code of La Cruz so that you can send postal packages and letters with complete confidence that they will arrive at their destination? Write down the following 5 digits: 74955. The first two digits of the ZIP code of La Cruz ("74") correspond to the State of Puebla, and the last three identify the town itself. As a curiosity, there may be several locations in the same State with the same Post Code.
#9 Vote for La Cruz as the most beautiful town in Mexico
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In the following links you can check the list of the best (and most beautiful) towns in Mexico and the State of Puebla, by popular vote:
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>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of San Jerónimo Xayacatlán
#10 Other towns in the Municipality of San Jerónimo Xayacatlán
- Barranca Salada (216 inhabitants)
- Barrio San Pedro (Barranca Carrizalillo) (62 inhabitants)
- Cañada Estaca (89 inhabitants)
- Cañada San Miguel (117 inhabitants)
- Cerro del Caballo (32 inhabitants)
- El Carrizal (52 inhabitants)
- El Cuajilote (122 inhabitants)
- Gabino Barreda (456 inhabitants)
- La Cruz (74 inhabitants)
- San Jerónimo Xayacatlán (1229 inhabitants)
- San Jerónimo Xayacatlán (3 inhabitants)
- San Pedro (38 inhabitants)
- Sección Cañada Sandía (205 inhabitants)
- Segunda Sección de San Jerónimo Xayacatlán (15 inhabitants)
- Zapotillo (29 inhabitants)