La Ínsula

Maps, pictures and statistics of La Ínsula, a beautiful small village of 13 inhabitants of the State of Nayarit

The town of La Ínsula belongs to the municipality of Compostela (State of Nayarit). There are 13 inhabitants and it is 58 meters altitude. It's a beach town: the beach of Playa Chila is 18 km away. The Magical Town of Compostela de Indias is 33 minutes away by car (29 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #86 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In La Ínsula, 9% of the population over 12 years is single and 0% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.

The town of La Ínsula is located at 21.1 kilometers from Compostela, 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 Ínsula.

#1 Where is La Ínsula? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of La Ínsula 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 Ínsula.

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#2 The population of La Ínsula (Nayarit) is 13 inhabitants

Population data in La Ínsula
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20207613
20108
20057
Evolution of the population in La Ínsula: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in La Ínsula:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):6-
Population coming from outside the State of Nayarit:38.46%-%
Illiterate population:7.69%-%
Illiterate population (men):0.00%-%
Illiterate population (women):7.69%-%
Schooling level:4.27-
Schooling level (men):5.17-
Schooling level (women):3.2-
Indigenous culture data in La Ínsula:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:0.00%-%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.00%-%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.00%-%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of La Ínsula, 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 Compostela (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.

Unemployment, economy and housing data in La Ínsula:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:46.15%-%
Employed population over 12 years (men):100.00%-%
Employed population over 12 years (women):0.00%-%
Number of inhabited private housings:3-
Homes with electricity:100.00%-%
Homes with piped water:66.67%-%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:66.67%-%
Homes with a radio:33.33%-%
Homes with a television:66.67%-%
Homes with a refrigerator:100.00%-%
Homes with a washing machine:100.00%-%
Homes with a car:66.67%-%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:0.00%-%
Homes with landline telephone:0.00%-%
Homes with cell phones:100.00%-%
Homes with Internet:0.00%-%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in La Ínsula (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 Ínsula

With the satellite map of La Ínsula 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 Compostela. You can search free satellite map (2024) of La Ínsula.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Ínsula

Do you want to stay in La Ínsula? We don't have any hotel registered in this town, but you can check in this list of the closest accommodations to La Ínsula:

#5 What to do in La Ínsula

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in La Ínsula? The list of the best places to visit in La Ínsula and nearby locations.
The best beaches in La Ínsula to enjoy water sports:
  • Playa Chila: A 18 km walk (174 minutes) or 20 minutes by car, heading West.
Mountains in La Ínsula for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro Guacoyol (412 meters): 3.3 km walk (41 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro de Los Jumates (200 meters): 6.6 km walk (83 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro La Cueva de La Tigra (155 meters): 7.7 km walk (102 minutes), heading West.
  • El Chino (328 meters): 9.8 km walk (131 minutes), heading North.
Magical Towns to visit when in La Ínsula:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of La Ínsula?:
  • Palos Marías (15 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the East (3 minutes by car)
  • El Salitre (39 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the East (6 minutes by car)
  • Coastecomatillo (238 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the North (7 minutes by car)
  • El Paranal (Arocha) (554 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Northeast (6 minutes by car)
This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Pictures of La Ínsula

In order for you to enjoy nature around La Ínsula, 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 Ínsula, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.

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  5. El Berrinche (7 inhabitants)
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  8. Laguna de las Tortugas (1 inhabitants)
  9. Las Esmeraldas (14 inhabitants)
  10. Los Ladrillos (1 inhabitants)
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  13. Planta de Tratamiento [Planta de Tratamiento (1 inhabitants)
  14. Rancho Vista de Ángel (3 inhabitants)
  15. Tepiqueños de Abajo (7 inhabitants)