La Higuera (Guerrero)

Learn about small village of La Higuera through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 12 inhabitants of the State of Guerrero

The town of La Higuera (Guerrero) belongs to the municipality of Petatlán. There are 12 inhabitants and it is 1,373 meters altitude. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #157 of the ranking.

In 2020, the authorities declared it uninhabited.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Do you want to locate the town of La Higuera? You can find it at 35.1 kilometers, in direction Southesast, from the town of Petatlán, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of La Higuera through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

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

How to get to the town of La Higuera in Guerrero? 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 (Guerrero) is 12 inhabitants

Population data in La Higuera (Guerrero)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20107512
200514923
Evolution of the population in La Higuera: Total   Men   Women

According to the 2010 official census, in the town there were 5 males and 7 females. The female/male ratio is 1.400, and the birth rate is 5.20 children per woman. Of the total population, 0.00% comes from outside the State of Guerrero. 25.00% of the population is illiterate (20.00% of men and 28.57% of women). The education level is 2.86 (3.50 in men and 2 in women).

Indigenous culture in La Higuera
0.00% of the population is indigenous, and 0.00% of the inhabitants speak one of the indigenous languages. 0.00% of the population speaks one of the indigineous languages, but not Spanish.

Unemployment and the economy in La Higuera
41.67% of the inhabitants (more than 12 years) are economically active (80.00% of the men, and 14.29% of the women).

Housing and infrastructure in La Higuera
In La Higuera there are 3 housings. 100.00% of the housings have electricity, 100.00% have piped water, 0.00% have toilet or restroom, 0.00% have a radio receiver, 66.67% a television, 100.00% a fridge, 33.33% a washing-machine, 0.00% a car or a van, 0.00% a personal computer, 0.00% a landline telephone, 33.33% mobile phone, and 0.00% Internet access.

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#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 Petatlán. 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:

#5 What to do in La Higuera

Want to know what to see in La Higuera if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy La Higuera.
Mountains in La Higuera for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro Aguacate (1542 meters): 7.2 km walk (90 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro Las Chivas (2396 meters): 7.9 km walk (163 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro La Virtud (1694 meters): 11.1 km walk (151 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • Cerro Trerillo (2410 meters): 10.3 km walk (150 minutes), heading North.
Other towns near La Higuera:
  • Corrales (61 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southeast (4 minutes by car)
  • La Finca (La Finca de Gildardo) (99 inhabitants): Located 7 km to the South (8 minutes by car)
  • El Mameycito (42 inhabitants): Located 9 km to the Southeast (10 minutes by car)
  • Banco de Oro (6 inhabitants): Located 9 km to the Southeast (13 minutes by car)
  • La Barranca (21 inhabitants): Located 10 km to the West (12 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 Higuera (Guerrero)

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.

#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.

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#10 Other towns in the Municipality of Petatlán

  1. Chiveros (- inhabitants)
  2. El Atrancón (- inhabitants)
  3. El Calabozo (- inhabitants)
  4. El Mameycito (42 inhabitants)
  5. El Patacual (88 inhabitants)
  6. El Pedregoso (Rancho Adriana) (16 inhabitants)
  7. El Regadito (10 inhabitants)
  8. Hacienda del Tuzal (Tuzal) (4 inhabitants)
  9. La Encinerita del Parazal (- inhabitants)
  10. Las Letras (2 inhabitants)
  11. Los Arroyos (- inhabitants)
  12. Los Brasiles (6 inhabitants)
  13. Los Paliacates (1 inhabitants)
  14. Puente del Tuzal (90 inhabitants)
  15. Valentín (3 inhabitants)