La Goleta (State of Mexico)

Maps, pictures and statistics of La Goleta, a beautiful medium-sized town of 393 inhabitants of the State of Estado de México

The town of La Goleta (State of Mexico) belongs to the municipality of Amatepec. There are 393 inhabitants and it is 2,275 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Ixcateopan de Cuauhtémoc is 57 minutes away by car (55 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #7 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In La Goleta, 85% of the inhabitants are catholic and 61% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

The town of La Goleta is located at 9.1 kilometers from Palmar Chico, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the East direction. In addition, it is located at 28.4 kilometers from Amatepec, which is the capital of the municipality, in the East direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of La Goleta.

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

How to get to the town of La Goleta in Estado de México? 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 Goleta.

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#2 The population of La Goleta (Estado de México) is 393 inhabitants

Population data in La Goleta (State of Mexico)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020215178393
2010235199434
2005229195424
Evolution of the population in La Goleta: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in La Goleta:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.749.55
Population coming from outside the State of Estado de México:1.02%3.69%
Illiterate population:13.23%12.90%
Illiterate population (men):6.87%9.55%
Illiterate population (women):6.36%15.74%
Schooling level:6.425.59
Schooling level (men):6.435.78
Schooling level (women):6.45.43
Indigenous culture data in La Goleta:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:0.00%0.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.00%0.00%
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 Goleta, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Estado de México, and in the country as a whole.

Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Amatepec (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.

Unemployment, economy and housing data in La Goleta:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:38.42%34.79%
Employed population over 12 years (men):70.22%66.83%
Employed population over 12 years (women):12.09%7.66%
Number of inhabited private housings:135212
Homes with electricity:97.78%98.41%
Homes with piped water:93.33%2.38%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:91.11%75.40%
Homes with a radio:74.07%69.84%
Homes with a television:87.41%84.92%
Homes with a refrigerator:69.63%57.14%
Homes with a washing machine:60.74%41.27%
Homes with a car:54.07%46.83%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:11.11%10.32%
Homes with landline telephone:2.22%15.08%
Homes with cell phones:90.37%70.63%
Homes with Internet:3.70%0.79%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in La Goleta (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Estado de México, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of La Goleta

With the satellite map of La Goleta 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 Amatepec. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of La Goleta.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Goleta

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

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in La Goleta? The list of the best places to visit in La Goleta and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de La Goleta para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro El Zapote (2222 meters): 2.0 km walk (32 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro La Guerra (2395 meters): 3.4 km walk (58 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro Negro (2467 meters): 4.2 km walk (61 minutes), heading North.
  • Cerro Las Joyas (2236 meters): 4.6 km walk (73 minutes), heading East.
Magical Towns to visit when in La Goleta:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of La Goleta?:
  • Sumpancle (101 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the East (2 minutes by car)
  • El Matadero (49 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northwest (4 minutes by car)
  • San José el Potrero (234 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the North (5 minutes by car)
  • Zacatones (333 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the South (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 Goleta (Estado de México)

In La Goleta 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 Goleta, 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.

Data of the age pyramid of the town La Goleta (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)191433
Youth (6-14 years)332356
Adults (15-59 years)11698214
Elderly (60+ years)474390

#7 Pictures of La Goleta

In order for you to enjoy nature around La Goleta, 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 Goleta, 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 Goleta (Estado de México) is 51543

Are you going to send a letter to La Goleta? Do you have a friend in La Goleta and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of La Goleta consists of the following 5 digits: 51543. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of La Goleta ("51") correspond to the state code of Estado de México, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.

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#11 Other towns in the Municipality of Amatepec

  1. Buenavista (164 inhabitants)
  2. Cerro del Coyol (55 inhabitants)
  3. Cristo Rey (Guacamayas) (72 inhabitants)
  4. Cuadrilla de los Morales (13 inhabitants)
  5. El Arrayán (El Arrayán Cincuenta Arrobas) (49 inhabitants)
  6. El Zapote (El Zapote López) (63 inhabitants)
  7. Joya de la Venta (140 inhabitants)
  8. La Rayuela (155 inhabitants)
  9. Las Latas (Ayuquila) (134 inhabitants)
  10. Los Encinos (- inhabitants)
  11. Los Espinos (67 inhabitants)
  12. Los Pocitos (25 inhabitants)
  13. Pinzanes Matuz (30 inhabitants)
  14. Platanal (17 inhabitants)
  15. San Juan (Paso de San Juan) (10 inhabitants)