La Higuera (Nayarit)

Maps, pictures and statistics of La Higuera, a beautiful small village of 37 inhabitants of the State of Nayarit

The town of La Higuera (Nayarit) belongs to the municipality of Huajicori. There are 37 inhabitants and it is 1,795 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #71 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In La Higuera, there is a percentage of 100% of indigenous population and 30% 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 35.1 kilometers from Huajicori, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Southesast 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 Nayarit? 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 (Nayarit) is 37 inhabitants

Population data in La Higuera (Nayarit)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020172037
2010131629
2005111122
Evolution of the population in La Higuera: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in La Higuera:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):3.2712.50
Population coming from outside the State of Nayarit:13.51%13.79%
Illiterate population:13.51%20.69%
Illiterate population (men):2.70%12.50%
Illiterate population (women):10.81%30.77%
Schooling level:4.573.63
Schooling level (men):4.363.75
Schooling level (women):4.83.50
Indigenous culture data in La Higuera:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:100.00%100.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:75.68%79.31%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:2.70%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 Nayarit, and in the country as a whole.

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

Unemployment, economy and housing data in La Higuera:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:8.11%24.14%
Employed population over 12 years (men):15.00%43.75%
Employed population over 12 years (women):0.00%0.00%
Number of inhabited private housings:106
Homes with electricity:0.00%16.67%
Homes with piped water:0.00%0.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:20.00%50.00%
Homes with a radio:40.00%50.00%
Homes with a television:0.00%16.67%
Homes with a refrigerator:0.00%0.00%
Homes with a washing machine:0.00%0.00%
Homes with a car:0.00%0.00%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:0.00%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:0.00%0.00%
Homes with cell phones:30.00%0.00%
Homes with Internet:0.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in La Higuera (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Nayarit, 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 Huajicori. 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

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:
  • Mesa La Higuera (1818 meters): 1.3 km walk (18 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Mesa El Mirador (1787 meters): 1.9 km walk (30 minutes), heading North.
  • Mesa Los Ricos (1711 meters): 3.7 km walk (64 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro El Guardado (1700 meters): 7.2 km walk (100 minutes), heading East.
Other towns near La Higuera:
  • El Saucito (9 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the South (3 minutes by car)
  • Mesa de los Ricos (260 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the South (4 minutes by car)
  • Los Amoles (6 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the North (6 minutes by car)
  • La Mesa Larga (27 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the Northeast (8 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 (Nayarit)

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)369
Youth (6-14 years)437
Adults (15-59 years)91019
Elderly (60+ years)112

#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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#9 Other towns in the Municipality of Huajicori

  1. El Arrayán (163 inhabitants)
  2. El Chapulín (21 inhabitants)
  3. El Guayabo (8 inhabitants)
  4. El Metate (3 inhabitants)
  5. El Provincial (13 inhabitants)
  6. Colonia El Canjilón (- inhabitants)
  7. Huitalota (164 inhabitants)
  8. La Majada (La Palma) (- inhabitants)
  9. La Vinata (3 inhabitants)
  10. Las Guásimas (Loma Larga) (102 inhabitants)
  11. Las Palmas (5 inhabitants)
  12. Nanchi Gacho (6 inhabitants)
  13. Potrerillos (20 inhabitants)
  14. Tepezapote (3 inhabitants)
  15. Zapota (14 inhabitants)