La Higuera (Guanajuato)
The most complete information about the small village of La Higuera (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.
Did you know that this town in Guanajuato has 99 inhabitants?
The town of La Higuera (Guanajuato) belongs to the municipality of Guanajuato. There are 99 inhabitants and it is 2,062 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #109 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In La Higuera, 100% of the inhabitants are catholic and 57% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.
The town of La Higuera is located at 3.3 kilometers from Guanajuato, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the West direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of La Higuera.
#1 Where is La Higuera? How to go? Map
How to get to the town of La Higuera in Guanajuato? 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 Higuera.
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#2 The population of La Higuera (Guanajuato) is 99 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 53 | 46 | 99 |
| 2010 | 27 | 32 | 59 |
| 2005 | 30 | 23 | 53 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 1.82 | 12.50 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Guanajuato: | 1.01% | 1.69% |
| Illiterate population: | 3.03% | 15.25% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 1.01% | 12.50% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 2.02% | 18.52% |
| Schooling level: | 7.05 | 3.68 |
| Schooling level (men): | 6.68 | 2.50 |
| Schooling level (women): | 7.35 | 4.65 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
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| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 52.53% | 32.20% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 60.87% | 43.75% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 45.28% | 18.52% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 23 | 14 |
| Homes with electricity: | 100.00% | 14.29% |
| Homes with piped water: | 86.96% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 56.52% | 7.14% |
| Homes with a radio: | 60.87% | 42.86% |
| Homes with a television: | 86.96% | 28.57% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 69.57% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 56.52% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a car: | 21.74% | 0.00% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 4.35% | 0.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 13.04% | 0.00% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 73.91% | 21.43% |
| Homes with Internet: | 21.74% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of La Higuera
Amazing satellite GPS maps of La Higuera, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Guanajuato. You can search free satellite map (2024) of La Higuera.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Higuera
Do you want to stay in La Higuera? We don't have any hotel registered in this town, but you can check in this list of the closest accommodations to La Higuera:- LA CASA DE ESPIRITUS ALEGRES: 3 km away, direction South (2 minutes by car)
- HOTEL MISION GUANAJUATO: 2 km away, direction Southeast (2 minutes by car)
- POSADA SANTA BARBARA 2DA SECCIÓN: 3 km away, direction East (2 minutes by car)
- HOTEL REAL DE MINAS: 3 km away, direction East (2 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in La Higuera
A weekend in La Higuera and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in La Higuera and surroundings to find the best destinations.Mountains in La Higuera for hiking and trails:
- Las Gachas (2392 meters): 5.4 km walk (98 minutes), heading Southeast.
- Sirena (2422 meters): 7.4 km walk (99 minutes), heading East.
- El Afiladero (2398 meters): 8.3 km walk (125 minutes), heading North.
- Bolita (2247 meters): 7.1 km walk (92 minutes), heading East.
- La Presa de Burrones (11 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southwest (1 minutes by car)
- El Cerrito del Zapote (8 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southwest (2 minutes by car)
- Tajo de Adjuntas (Rancho de San Cayetano) (13 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northwest (2 minutes by car)
- La Aldana (Ramón Rangel) (9 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northeast (3 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of La Higuera (Guanajuato)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of La Higuera 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 Higuera there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 10 | 8 | 18 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 11 | 12 | 23 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 32 | 25 | 57 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
#7 Pictures of La Higuera
In order for you to enjoy nature around La Higuera, 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 Higuera, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
Disfrute con las fotos de La Higuera en este enlace
#8 The Postal Code of La Higuera (Guanajuato) is 36246
Do you want to know the Postal Code of La Higuera 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: 36246. The first two digits of the ZIP code of La Higuera ("36") correspond to the State of Guanajuato, 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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>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Guanajuato
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