La Joya (Jalisco)

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

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

The town of La Joya (Jalisco) belongs to the municipality of Jilotlán de los Dolores. There are 12 inhabitants and it is 692 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #79 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In La Joya, there is a percentage of 0% of indigenous population and 75% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on La Joya? They are at the bottom of this page.

The town of La Joya is located at 7.0 kilometers from Jilotlán de los Dolores, 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 Joya.

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

How to get to the town of La Joya in Jalisco? 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 Joya.

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#2 The population of La Joya (Jalisco) is 12 inhabitants

Population data in La Joya (Jalisco)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20204812
20103811
20055611
Evolution of the population in La Joya: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in La Joya:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):40.00
Population coming from outside the State of Jalisco:8.33%9.09%
Illiterate population:0.00%0.00%
Illiterate population (men):0.00%0.00%
Illiterate population (women):0.00%0.00%
Schooling level:6.636
Schooling level (men):5.24
Schooling level (women):99
Indigenous culture data in La Joya:
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 Joya, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Jalisco, and in the country as a whole.

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

Unemployment, economy and housing data in La Joya:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:25.00%27.27%
Employed population over 12 years (men):37.50%37.50%
Employed population over 12 years (women):0.00%0.00%
Number of inhabited private housings:45
Homes with electricity:100.00%100.00%
Homes with piped water:100.00%0.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:100.00%0.00%
Homes with a radio:0.00%33.33%
Homes with a television:0.00%0.00%
Homes with a refrigerator:0.00%0.00%
Homes with a washing machine:0.00%33.33%
Homes with a car:25.00%100.00%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:0.00%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:0.00%0.00%
Homes with cell phones:75.00%0.00%
Homes with Internet:0.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in La Joya (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Jalisco, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of La Joya

With the satellite map of La Joya 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 Jilotlán de los Dolores. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of La Joya.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Joya

Many people want to stay in the town of La Joya 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:

#5 What to do in La Joya

A weekend in La Joya and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in La Joya and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Las mejores montes de La Joya para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro Ojo de Agua (941 meters): 1.7 km walk (31 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro El Ortigon (989 meters): 3.0 km walk (38 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro Puerto El Papayo (908 meters): 4.0 km walk (66 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro El Guayabo (872 meters): 4.9 km walk (80 minutes), heading South.
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of La Joya?:
  • El Ortigo (10 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the South (4 minutes by car)
  • La Higuerita (8 inhabitants): Located 7 km to the East (10 minutes by car)
  • Cerro del Perico (6 inhabitants): Located 8 km to the Northwest (12 minutes by car)
  • Platanarillo (18 inhabitants): Located 8 km to the Southwest (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 Joya (Jalisco)

In La Joya there is a very characteristic age structure of the population, which you can see in the following population pyramid, with data from 2005. After analyzing the demographic data of La Joya, separated by men and women, and also by age groups, we can analyze what the future of the population in this town will be like.

Data of the age pyramid of the town La Joya (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)112
Youth (6-14 years)022
Adults (15-59 years)347
Elderly (60+ years)011

#7 Pictures of La Joya

In order for you to enjoy nature around La Joya, 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 Joya, 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 Jilotlán de los Dolores

  1. Barranca del Toro (El Toro) (29 inhabitants)
  2. El Anono (- inhabitants)
  3. El Atravesaño (16 inhabitants)
  4. El Pajal (63 inhabitants)
  5. La Higuera de los Vélez (El Tacuache) (1 inhabitants)
  6. La Huinarera (32 inhabitants)
  7. La Joya (12 inhabitants)
  8. La Palmita (4 inhabitants)
  9. La Rabadilla (Los Arcos) (- inhabitants)
  10. Las Nueces (87 inhabitants)
  11. Los Capires (- inhabitants)
  12. Los Pochotes (Cholula) (47 inhabitants)
  13. Platanar (4 inhabitants)
  14. Platanarillo (18 inhabitants)
  15. Playa Colorada (36 inhabitants)