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La Joya (Michoacán)

The most complete information about the tiny town of La Joya (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.

Did you know that this town in Michoacán has 4 inhabitants?

The town of La Joya (Michoacán) belongs to the municipality of Uruapan. The Magical Town of Paracho de Verduzco is 70 minutes away by car (54 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #174 in terms of number of inhabitants.

The Mexican census of 2020 decided to declare this community as uninhabited.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

The town of La Joya is located at 9.1 kilometers from Uruapan, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Northwest 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

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

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#2 The population of La Joya (Michoacán) is 4 inhabitants

Population data in La Joya (Michoacán)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2010			4
2005			6

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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 Uruapan. 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:

• MOTEL SIX: 6 km away, direction East (4 minutes by car)
• HOTEL GRAN TRADICIÓN: 8 km away, direction North (6 minutes by car)
• AUTO HOTEL NIZA S.A DE C.V.: 8 km away, direction Northeast (7 minutes by car)
• CASA DE HUÉSPEDES EN NUEVO SAN JUAN PARANGARICUTIRO: 8 km away, direction North (7 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in La Joya

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in La Joya? The list of the best places to visit in La Joya and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de La Joya para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:

• Mesa de Tavera (1891 meters): 3.2 km walk (47 minutes), heading North.
• Cerro El Mirador (2095 meters): 4.3 km walk (80 minutes), heading Northwest.
• Cerro Las Yeguas (1906 meters): 3.4 km walk (46 minutes), heading West.
• Cerro El Aguacatillo (2009 meters): 3.2 km walk (65 minutes), heading West.

Magical Towns to visit when in La Joya:

• Paracho de Verduzco (Michoacán de Ocampo): Don't miss "Templo de San Jerónimo Aranza/Arantzán", 70 km, heading North (54 minutes by car)

Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of La Joya?:

• Loma Bonita (10 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the North (2 minutes by car)
• Chula Vista (6 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southeast (2 minutes by car)
• San Jorge (9 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southwest (2 minutes by car)
• Camate (Camatín) (8 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southeast (3 minutes by car)
• Las Yeguas (80 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the West (2 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 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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#7 The Postal Code of La Joya (Michoacán) is 60230

Are you going to send a letter to La Joya? Do you have a friend in La Joya and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of La Joya consists of the following 5 digits: 60230. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of La Joya ("60") correspond to the state code of Michoacán, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.

#8 Vote for La Joya as the most beautiful town in Mexico

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In the following links you can check the list of the best (and most beautiful) towns in Mexico and the State of Michoacán, by popular vote:
- The best towns in Mexico
- The most beautiful towns in Michoacán

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