La Estancia (Durango)

Maps, pictures and statistics of La Estancia, a beautiful small village of 86 inhabitants of the State of Durango

The town of La Estancia (Durango) belongs to the municipality of Mezquital. There are 86 inhabitants and it is 646 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #74 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In La Estancia, 33% of the inhabitants are catholic and 0% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

The town of La Estancia is located at 99.0 kilometers from San Francisco del Mezquital, 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 Estancia.

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

Online map of La Estancia (Durango) to be able to get to and make trips around this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in (+) or out (-) to locate the village.

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#2 The population of La Estancia (Durango) is 86 inhabitants

Population data in La Estancia (Durango)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020503686
2010524193
2005403676
Evolution of the population in La Estancia: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in La Estancia:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):3.147.32
Population coming from outside the State of Durango:22.09%6.45%
Illiterate population:15.12%11.83%
Illiterate population (men):9.30%7.32%
Illiterate population (women):5.81%15.38%
Schooling level:4.684.13
Schooling level (men):4.234.95
Schooling level (women):5.173.54
Indigenous culture data in La Estancia:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:53.49%50.54%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:20.93%33.33%
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 Estancia, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Durango, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in La Estancia:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:12.79%17.20%
Employed population over 12 years (men):25.00%26.83%
Employed population over 12 years (women):4.00%9.62%
Number of inhabited private housings:1618
Homes with electricity:31.25%23.53%
Homes with piped water:6.25%0.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:6.25%29.41%
Homes with a radio:37.50%41.18%
Homes with a television:6.25%5.88%
Homes with a refrigerator:18.75%17.65%
Homes with a washing machine:0.00%5.88%
Homes with a car:12.50%5.88%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:6.25%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:0.00%5.88%
Homes with cell phones:6.25%0.00%
Homes with Internet:6.25%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in La Estancia (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Durango, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of La Estancia

Amazing satellite GPS maps of La Estancia, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Mezquital. You can search free satellite map (2024) of La Estancia.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Estancia

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

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in La Estancia? The list of the best places to visit in La Estancia and nearby locations.
Mountains in La Estancia for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro El Pando (1023 meters): 1.0 km walk (19 minutes), heading East.
  • Cerro Chimaltita (1664 meters): 4.2 km walk (86 minutes), heading East.
  • Cerro La Chuparrosa (1057 meters): 4.2 km walk (62 minutes), heading North.
  • Cerro El Cuerno (1431 meters): 4.4 km walk (82 minutes), heading Northwest.
Other towns near La Estancia:
  • Camichiz (17 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southwest (4 minutes by car)
  • Agua Fría (10 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southwest (3 minutes by car)
  • Chimaltita (106 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northeast (4 minutes by car)
  • El Limón (22 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the West (5 minutes by car)
This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of La Estancia (Durango)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of La Estancia 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 Estancia there is a generational replacement.

Data of the age pyramid of the town La Estancia (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)11718
Youth (6-14 years)15318
Adults (15-59 years)212142
Elderly (60+ years)358

#7 Pictures of La Estancia

In order for you to enjoy nature around La Estancia, 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 Estancia, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.

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#8 The Postal Code of La Estancia (Durango) is 34990

Do you want to know the Postal Code of La Estancia 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: 34990. The first two digits of the ZIP code of La Estancia ("34") correspond to the State of Durango, 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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#11 Other towns in the Municipality of Mezquital

  1. Cebolleta (5 inhabitants)
  2. Cerro del Águila Real (- inhabitants)
  3. El Huarache (2 inhabitants)
  4. El Manzano (2 inhabitants)
  5. El Rincón (- inhabitants)
  6. El Sotolito (19 inhabitants)
  7. La Gloria (Canoas) (550 inhabitants)
  8. La Laguna (3 inhabitants)
  9. La Mesa (22 inhabitants)
  10. La Puerta (- inhabitants)
  11. Las Rejas de Cerro Blanco (- inhabitants)
  12. Pino Redondo (1 inhabitants)
  13. Puerto del Durazno (3 inhabitants)
  14. Salatita (7 inhabitants)
  15. Zacatecas (5 inhabitants)