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La Huiramposta (La Capilla)

Learn about small village of La Huiramposta (La Capilla) through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 15 inhabitants of the State of Michoacán

Its former name was La Capilla (La Lava).

The town of La Huiramposta (La Capilla) belongs to the municipality of Uruapan (State of Michoacán). There are 15 inhabitants and it is 2,200 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Paracho de Verduzco is 48 minutes away by car (44 km). It is the most populated town in the position #94 of the whole municipality.

You may know this town as La Capilla (La Lava), because this was its former name. The inhabitants of this community decided to change its name in 2010.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

To locate this beautiful town inside the municipality, you must know that La Huiramposta (La Capilla) is located at 26.1 kilometers (in direction Southwest) from the locality of Uruapan, which is the one that has more inhabitants inside the municipality. With our webpage and with our satelital map that you can find below, you can know where is and visit the surroundings of La Huiramposta (La Capilla).

#1 Where is La Huiramposta (La Capilla)? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of La Huiramposta (La Capilla) in Michoacán? 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 Huiramposta (La Capilla).

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#2 The population of La Huiramposta (La Capilla) (Michoacán) is 15 inhabitants

Population data in La Huiramposta (La Capilla)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2010	9	6	15

Evolution of the population in La Huiramposta (La Capilla): Total   Men   Women

According to the 2010 official census, in the town there were 6 males and 9 females. The female/male ratio is 1.500, and the birth rate is 2.43 children per woman. Of the total population, 6.67% comes from outside the State of Michoacán. 20.00% of the population is illiterate (16.67% of men and 22.22% of women). The education level is 3.09 (3.60 in men and 2.67 in women).

Indigenous culture in La Huiramposta (La Capilla)
33.33% of the population is indigenous, and 33.33% 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 Huiramposta (La Capilla)
46.67% of the inhabitants (more than 12 years) are economically active (83.33% of the men, and 22.22% of the women).

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

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#3 Satellite photo of La Huiramposta (La Capilla)

With the satellite map of La Huiramposta (La Capilla) 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 Uruapan. You can search free satellite map (2024) of La Huiramposta (La Capilla).

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Huiramposta (La Capilla)

Many people want to stay in the town of La Huiramposta (La Capilla) 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:

• CENTRO TURÍSTICO DE ANGAHUAN: 6 km away, direction East (5 minutes by car)
• HOTEL REINO PUREPECHA: 8 km away, direction East (6 minutes by car)
• HOTEL ERANDI: 22 km away, direction North (16 minutes by car)
• HOTEL PLAZA: 21 km away, direction West (16 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in La Huiramposta (La Capilla)

Want to know what to see in La Huiramposta (La Capilla) if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy La Huiramposta (La Capilla).
Las mejores montes de La Huiramposta (La Capilla) para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:

• Capatzin (2301 meters): 4.6 km walk (57 minutes), heading East.
• Volcán Sapicho (2677 meters): 6.0 km walk (104 minutes), heading Southeast.
• Volcá Paricutín (2751 meters): 6.5 km walk (93 minutes), heading Southeast.
• Cerro Isingo (2600 meters): 6.3 km walk (84 minutes), heading Southwest.

Magical Towns to visit when in La Huiramposta (La Capilla):

• Paracho de Verduzco (Michoacán de Ocampo): Don't miss "Talleres de Laudería (guitarras)", 48 km, heading Northeast (44 minutes by car)

Other towns near La Huiramposta (La Capilla):

• Tanzicataro (9 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northeast (1 minutes by car)
• Camiro (9 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northeast (1 minutes by car)
• Huimbán (9 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the East (2 minutes by car)
• Tzintzicátaro (El Arenal) (9 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southwest (5 minutes by car)
• Zacán (823 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Northwest (6 minutes by car)

This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

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