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La Cueva (Chihuahua)

Maps, pictures and statistics of La Cueva, a beautiful small village of 17 inhabitants of the State of Chihuahua

The town of La Cueva (Chihuahua) belongs to the municipality of Balleza. There are 17 inhabitants and it is 2,199 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Guachochi is 59 minutes away by car (45 km). It is the most populated town in the position #189 of the whole municipality.

In 2020, the authorities declared it uninhabited.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

To locate this beautiful town inside the municipality, you must know that La Cueva is located at 58.6 kilometers (in direction Northwest) from the locality of Mariano Balleza, which is the one that has more inhabitants inside the municipality. With our webpage and with our satelital map that you can find below, you can know where is and visit the surroundings of La Cueva.

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

Location map of La Cueva in Chihuahua: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in La Cueva, which is marked with the following symbol

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#2 The population of La Cueva (Chihuahua) is 17 inhabitants

Population data in La Cueva (Chihuahua)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2010	7	10	17

Evolution of the population in La Cueva: Total   Men   Women

According to the 2010 official census, in the town there were 10 males and 7 females. The female/male ratio is 0.700, and the birth rate is 2.50 children per woman. Of the total population, 0.00% comes from outside the State of Chihuahua. 35.29% of the population is illiterate (20.00% of men and 57.14% of women). The education level is 2.10 (3.50 in men and 0 in women).

Indigenous culture in La Cueva
100.00% of the population is indigenous, and 88.24% of the inhabitants speak one of the indigenous languages. 29.41% of the population speaks one of the indigineous languages, but not Spanish.

Unemployment and the economy in La Cueva
11.76% of the inhabitants (more than 12 years) are economically active (20.00% of the men, and 0.00% of the women).

Housing and infrastructure in La Cueva
In La Cueva there are 4 housings. 66.67% of the housings have electricity, 33.33% have piped water, 33.33% have toilet or restroom, 0.00% 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 Cueva

With the satellite map of La Cueva 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 Balleza. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of La Cueva.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Cueva

Many people want to stay in the town of La Cueva 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:

• CABAÑAS MELINA: 56 km away, direction Northwest (42 minutes by car)
• CABAÑAS EL MIRADOR: 54 km away, direction Northwest (41 minutes by car)
• HOTEL Y RESTAURANT LA ROCA: 52 km away, direction Northwest (39 minutes by car)
• HOTEL CHAPARRO: 50 km away, direction Northwest (36 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in La Cueva

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in La Cueva? The list of the best places to visit in La Cueva and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de La Cueva para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:

• Cerro Calvo (2591 meters): 6.4 km walk (101 minutes), heading East.
• Cerro Las Palomas (2417 meters): 6.4 km walk (112 minutes), heading Southeast.
• Cerro Baquiriachi (2595 meters): 10.5 km walk (204 minutes), heading Northeast.
• Bufa de Chuchubeachi (2183 meters): 16.1 km walk (293 minutes), heading South.

Magical Towns to visit when in La Cueva:

• Guachochi (Chihuahua): Don't miss "Cueva La Hierbauena", 59 km, heading Northwest (45 minutes by car)

Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of La Cueva?:

• Güichinachi (9 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the West (3 minutes by car)
• Rojárare (20 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Northwest (5 minutes by car)
• San José (23 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the West (3 minutes by car)
• Las Palomas (31 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the Southeast (7 minutes by car)
• Sitanachi (13 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Northwest (8 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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