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La Esmeralda (Oaxaca)

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So you will learn about this incredible town of 42 inhabitants of Oaxaca.

The town of La Esmeralda (Oaxaca) belongs to the municipality of San Gabriel Mixtepec. There are 42 inhabitants and it is 810 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Santa Catarina Juquila is 55 minutes away by car (46 km).

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In La Esmeralda, 14% of individuals have completed secondary education and 0% of households have a personal computer, laptop or tablet. More interesting data at the bottom of this page.

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

Online map of La Esmeralda in Oaxaca, with an interactive cartography with which you can see closely the town, centered on

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#2 The population of La Esmeralda (Oaxaca) is 42 inhabitants

Population data in La Esmeralda (Oaxaca)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020	20	22	42

Evolution of the population in La Esmeralda: Total   Men   Women

Other demographic data in La Esmeralda:

	2020	2010
Fertility rate (children per woman):	2.47	-
Population coming from outside the State of Oaxaca:	2.38%	-%
Illiterate population:	14.29%	-%
Illiterate population (men):	9.52%	-%
Illiterate population (women):	4.76%	-%
Schooling level:	5.5	-
Schooling level (men):	5.13	-
Schooling level (women):	6	-

Indigenous culture data in La Esmeralda:

	2020	2010
Percentage of indigenous population:	0.00%	-%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:	0.00%	-%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:	0.00%	-%

Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of La Esmeralda, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Oaxaca, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in La Esmeralda:

	2020	2010
Employed population over 12 years:	40.48%	-%
Employed population over 12 years (men):	63.64%	-%
Employed population over 12 years (women):	15.00%	-%
Number of inhabited private housings:	11	-
Homes with electricity:	100.00%	-%
Homes with piped water:	100.00%	-%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:	45.45%	-%
Homes with a radio:	63.64%	-%
Homes with a television:	36.36%	-%
Homes with a refrigerator:	45.45%	-%
Homes with a washing machine:	27.27%	-%
Homes with a car:	18.18%	-%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:	0.00%	-%
Homes with landline telephone:	0.00%	-%
Homes with cell phones:	72.73%	-%
Homes with Internet:	0.00%	-%

Comparison of percentages of single persons in La Esmeralda (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Oaxaca, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of La Esmeralda

Amazing satellite GPS maps of La Esmeralda, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of San Gabriel Mixtepec. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of La Esmeralda.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Esmeralda

Many people want to stay in the town of La Esmeralda 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 KEYMAR: 3 km away, direction North (2 minutes by car)
• HOTEL SAN GABRIEL: 3 km away, direction North (2 minutes by car)
• HOTEL FASEM: 3 km away, direction North (2 minutes by car)
• CASA DE HUESPEDES FIGUEROA: 11 km away, direction Northwest (9 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in La Esmeralda

A weekend in La Esmeralda and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in La Esmeralda and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Las mejores montes de La Esmeralda para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:

• Cerro El Pajarito (896 meters): 4.7 km walk (89 minutes), heading Northwest.
• Cerro de Enmedio (1140 meters): 5.2 km walk (76 minutes), heading Southwest.
• Cerro La Olla (1364 meters): 6.3 km walk (102 minutes), heading North.
• Cerro El Tizne (897 meters): 6.4 km walk (83 minutes), heading Southeast.

Magical Towns to visit when in La Esmeralda:

• Santa Catarina Juquila (Oaxaca): Don't miss "Bordados chatinos", 55 km, heading Northwest (46 minutes by car)

Other towns near La Esmeralda:

• Arroyo Tigre (64 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the East (1 minutes by car)
• El Sargento (Tierra Colorada) (9 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the East (3 minutes by car)
• Barrio Hidalgo (56 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the North (3 minutes by car)
• Cerro Grande (20 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southwest (3 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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