La Galera (Michoacán)
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So you will learn about this incredible town of 12 inhabitants of Michoacán.
The town of La Galera (Michoacán) belongs to the municipality of Uruapan. There are 12 inhabitants and it is 1,663 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Paracho de Verduzco is 53 minutes away by car (48 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #190 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In La Galera, there is a percentage of 0% of indigenous population and 50% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on La Galera? They are at the bottom of this page.
The town of La Galera is located at 13.6 kilometers from Uruapan, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Northwest direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of La Galera.
#1 Where is La Galera? How to go? Map
What is the route to get to La Galera (Michoacán)? Find out on this map the access to this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in and out to the icon 
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#2 The population of La Galera (Michoacán) is 12 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 4.67 | - |
| Population coming from outside the State of Michoacán: | 0.00% | -% |
| Illiterate population: | 8.33% | -% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 8.33% | -% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 0.00% | -% |
| Schooling level: | 5.86 | - |
| Schooling level (men): | 6.75 | - |
| Schooling level (women): | 4.67 | - |
| 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% | -% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Uruapan (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 41.67% | -% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 57.14% | -% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 20.00% | -% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 4 | - |
| Homes with electricity: | 100.00% | -% |
| Homes with piped water: | 100.00% | -% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 50.00% | -% |
| Homes with a radio: | 75.00% | -% |
| Homes with a television: | 50.00% | -% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 75.00% | -% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 75.00% | -% |
| Homes with a car: | 50.00% | -% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 0.00% | -% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 0.00% | -% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 50.00% | -% |
| Homes with Internet: | 0.00% | -% |
#3 Satellite photo of La Galera
Amazing satellite GPS maps of La Galera, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Uruapan. You can search free satellite map (2024) of La Galera.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Galera
Many people want to stay in the town of La Galera 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:- MOTEL SIX: 13 km away, direction Northeast (11 minutes by car)
- CASA DE HUÉSPEDES EN NUEVO SAN JUAN PARANGARICUTIRO: 15 km away, direction North (13 minutes by car)
- HOTEL GUADALUPITA: 13 km away, direction North (9 minutes by car)
- HOTEL CRYSTAL: 13 km away, direction North (9 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in La Galera
Want to know what to see in La Galera if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy La Galera.Mountains in La Galera for hiking and trails:
- Cerro El Columpio (1844 meters): 1.0 km walk (19 minutes), heading West.
- Cerro Las Yeguas (1906 meters): 2.4 km walk (31 minutes), heading North.
- Cerro El Calvario (2024 meters): 2.4 km walk (47 minutes), heading North.
- Cerro El Aguacatillo (2009 meters): 3.9 km walk (65 minutes), heading North.
- Paracho de Verduzco (Michoacán de Ocampo): Don't miss "Museo de la guitarra", 53 km, heading North (48 minutes by car)
- La Escondida (16 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the West (3 minutes by car)
- Cruz Barrida (12 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the North (3 minutes by car)
- La Codorniz (12 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the West (4 minutes by car)
- Los Arroyos (25 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Northwest (4 minutes by car)
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>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Uruapan
#7 Other towns in the Municipality of Uruapan
- Cheranguerán (304 inhabitants)
- El Arenal (9 inhabitants)
- Los Duraznos (120 inhabitants)
- El Edén (6 inhabitants)
- El Peral (6 inhabitants)
- Fraccionamiento Valle de los Volcanes (9 inhabitants)
- Huerta La Bueyera (22 inhabitants)
- La Alberca (9 inhabitants)
- La Maroma (5 inhabitants)
- Las Ánimas (- inhabitants)
- Las Lajas (5 inhabitants)
- Los Palos Verdes (5 inhabitants)
- Los Tanques (El Túnel) (3 inhabitants)
- Huerta La Gasera (- inhabitants)
- Paríkuaro (5 inhabitants)