La Higuera (Michoacán)

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The town of La Higuera (Michoacán) belongs to the municipality of Pajacuarán. There are 379 inhabitants and it is 1,525 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Jiquilpan de Juárez is 59 minutes away by car (42 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 Higuera, there is a percentage of 0% of indigenous population and 81% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on La Higuera? They are at the bottom of this page.

The town of La Higuera is located at 9.9 kilometers from Pajacuarán, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the East 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

Location map of La Higuera in Michoacán: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in La Higuera, which is marked with the following symbol Map marker

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#2 The population of La Higuera (Michoacán) is 379 inhabitants

Population data in La Higuera (Michoacán)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020203176379
2010222187409
2005246176422
Evolution of the population in La Higuera: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in La Higuera:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):3.317.49
Population coming from outside the State of Michoacán:8.44%10.76%
Illiterate population:12.40%9.29%
Illiterate population (men):5.80%7.49%
Illiterate population (women):6.60%10.81%
Schooling level:5.874.78
Schooling level (men):5.554.82
Schooling level (women):6.164.74
Indigenous culture data in La Higuera:
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 Higuera, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Michoacán, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in La Higuera:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:33.77%21.52%
Employed population over 12 years (men):51.14%41.71%
Employed population over 12 years (women):18.72%4.50%
Number of inhabited private housings:113111
Homes with electricity:98.23%98.08%
Homes with piped water:99.12%99.04%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:94.69%89.42%
Homes with a radio:61.95%81.73%
Homes with a television:91.15%89.42%
Homes with a refrigerator:84.96%73.08%
Homes with a washing machine:76.99%58.65%
Homes with a car:36.28%27.88%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:5.31%3.85%
Homes with landline telephone:26.55%27.88%
Homes with cell phones:81.42%29.81%
Homes with Internet:18.58%2.88%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in La Higuera (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Michoacán, and with the total for the country.
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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 Pajacuarán. You can search free satellite map (2024) of La Higuera.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Higuera

It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of La Higuera, but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to La Higuera so you can contact them:

#5 What to do in La Higuera

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Mountains in La Higuera for hiking and trails:
  • La Luz (1667 meters): 2.0 km walk (35 minutes), heading North.
  • La Cueva de Arena (1690 meters): 2.1 km walk (35 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro Gordo (1954 meters): 5.9 km walk (115 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro Grande (2308 meters): 6.9 km walk (97 minutes), heading Southwest.
Magical Towns to visit when in La Higuera:Other towns near La Higuera:
  • La Luz (3646 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northwest (4 minutes by car)
  • El Valenciano (879 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Northeast (4 minutes by car)
  • Los Quiotes (254 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the West (4 minutes by car)
  • Los Dolores (La Mulita) (143 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southwest (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 Higuera (Michoacán)

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.

Data of the age pyramid of the town La Higuera (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)252348
Youth (6-14 years)312354
Adults (15-59 years)10995204
Elderly (60+ years)383573

#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 Pajacuarán

  1. Fray Domínguez (Los Zapotes) (141 inhabitants)
  2. La Culebra (La Galera) (31 inhabitants)
  3. La Luz (3646 inhabitants)
  4. La Luz (Los Sabinos) (- inhabitants)
  5. La Luz Cuatro (- inhabitants)
  6. La Luz Seis (- inhabitants)
  7. La Luz Tres (- inhabitants)
  8. La Moreña Dos (La Reserva) (5 inhabitants)
  9. Los Dolores (La Mulita) (143 inhabitants)
  10. Los Quiotes (254 inhabitants)
  11. Paso de Limón (Colonia Amado Nervo) (6 inhabitants)
  12. Edeumitem (Las Granjas) (2 inhabitants)
  13. San Gregorio (2144 inhabitants)
  14. Santa Martha (4 inhabitants)
  15. Tecomatán (1055 inhabitants)