La Esperanza (Oaxaca)
Learn about large village of La Esperanza through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 697 inhabitants of the State of Oaxaca
The town of La Esperanza (Oaxaca) belongs to the municipality of San Juan Lalana. There are 697 inhabitants and it is 178 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #7 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In La Esperanza, there is a percentage of 98% of indigenous population and 37% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on La Esperanza? They are at the bottom of this page.
The town of La Esperanza is located at 113.5 kilometers from San José Río Manzo, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Northwest direction. In addition, it is located at 20.4 kilometers from San Juan Lalana, which is the capital of the municipality, in the Northeast direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of La Esperanza.
#1 Where is La Esperanza? How to go? Map
How to get to the town of La Esperanza in Oaxaca? Using this map, use the controls to zoom in and out on the village and others in the vicinity to see the direct route, and to be able to plan, for example, hiking activities in La Esperanza.
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#2 The population of La Esperanza (Oaxaca) is 697 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 372 | 325 | 697 |
| 2010 | 369 | 326 | 695 |
| 2005 | 341 | 310 | 651 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 3.19 | 7.06 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Oaxaca: | 5.60% | 4.17% |
| Illiterate population: | 10.04% | 12.37% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 2.73% | 7.06% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 7.32% | 17.07% |
| Schooling level: | 6.45 | 5.58 |
| Schooling level (men): | 6.61 | 5.76 |
| Schooling level (women): | 6.31 | 5.41 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 97.99% | 99.14% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 66.14% | 66.33% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 3.30% | 3.88% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of San Juan Lalana (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 51.08% | 27.91% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 67.08% | 51.23% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 37.10% | 7.32% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 192 | 170 |
| Homes with electricity: | 91.67% | 90.20% |
| Homes with piped water: | 83.33% | 67.97% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 46.88% | 98.69% |
| Homes with a radio: | 36.98% | 52.29% |
| Homes with a television: | 56.25% | 54.25% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 41.67% | 38.56% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 11.98% | 3.27% |
| Homes with a car: | 6.25% | 9.15% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 5.73% | 4.58% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 18.23% | 13.07% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 36.98% | 0.65% |
| Homes with Internet: | 19.27% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of La Esperanza
With the satellite map of La Esperanza 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 San Juan Lalana. You can search free satellite map (2024) of La Esperanza.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Esperanza
Many people want to stay in the town of La Esperanza 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:- CASA DE HUESPEDES SANTIAGO CHOÁPAM: 39 km away, direction Southwest (33 minutes by car)
- MOTEL MARABUNTA: 56 km away, direction North (39 minutes by car)
- HOTEL IMPERIO: 46 km away, direction North (39 minutes by car)
- HOTEL ROS BAL: 54 km away, direction North (39 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in La Esperanza
Are you visiting and don't know what to do in La Esperanza? The list of the best places to visit in La Esperanza and nearby locations.Mountains in La Esperanza for hiking and trails:
- Cerro Gallo (428 meters): 1.7 km walk (24 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Cerro Gallo (480 meters): 3.4 km walk (53 minutes), heading Northwest.
- Cerro El Encinal (319 meters): 6.5 km walk (88 minutes), heading Northwest.
- Cerro Iglesia (457 meters): 11.8 km walk (237 minutes), heading West.
- Arroyo Piedra (38 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the South (4 minutes by car)
- Arroyo Blanco (63 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southeast (4 minutes by car)
- San Juan del Río (999 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the South (6 minutes by car)
- Arroyo Seco (17 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Southeast (6 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of La Esperanza (Oaxaca)
In La Esperanza there is a very characteristic age structure of the population, which you can see in the following population pyramid, with data from 2005. After analyzing the demographic data of La Esperanza, separated by men and women, and also by age groups, we can analyze what the future of the population in this town will be like.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 47 | 28 | 75 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 76 | 60 | 136 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 203 | 191 | 394 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 46 | 46 | 92 |
#7 Pictures of La Esperanza
In order for you to enjoy nature around La Esperanza, 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 Esperanza, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
Disfrute con las fotos de La Esperanza en este enlace
#8 The Postal Code of La Esperanza (Oaxaca) is 68943
Do you want to know the Postal Code of La Esperanza 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: 68943. The first two digits of the ZIP code of La Esperanza ("68") correspond to the State of Oaxaca, 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.
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#10 Schools in La Esperanza
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of San Juan Lalana
#11 Other towns in the Municipality of San Juan Lalana
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- Arroyo Caballito (Valle Verde) (78 inhabitants)
- Arroyo Frío (4 inhabitants)
- Arroyo Piedra (38 inhabitants)
- Arroyo Plátano (258 inhabitants)
- Arroyo Seco (4 inhabitants)
- Boca de Arroyo Chivo (95 inhabitants)
- Cerro Coquito (153 inhabitants)
- Colonia Morelos (367 inhabitants)
- Linda Vista (Loma del Diablo) (48 inhabitants)
- Paso de Hidalgo (248 inhabitants)
- Río Verde (50 inhabitants)
- San Pedro Tres Arroyos (217 inhabitants)
- San Vicente (2 inhabitants)
- Santa María la Nopalera (421 inhabitants)