La Joya (Michoacán)

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

All the information about this town of 16 inhabitants of the State of Michoacán

The town of La Joya (Michoacán) belongs to the municipality of Zinapécuaro. There are 16 inhabitants and it is 2,542 meters altitude. It is the most populated town in the position #67 of the whole municipality.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In La Joya, 100% of the inhabitants are catholic and 100% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

To locate this beautiful town inside the municipality, you must know that La Joya is located at 16.5 kilometers (in direction East) from the locality of Zinapécuaro de Figueroa, 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 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 Map marker

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#2 The population of La Joya (Michoacán) is 16 inhabitants

Population data in La Joya (Michoacán)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
202012416
201011819
2005181129
Evolution of the population in La Joya: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in La Joya:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.450.00
Population coming from outside the State of Michoacán:6.25%5.26%
Illiterate population:6.25%0.00%
Illiterate population (men):0.00%0.00%
Illiterate population (women):6.25%0.00%
Schooling level:8.547.30
Schooling level (men):9.757.25
Schooling level (women):87.33
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 Michoacán, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in La Joya:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:43.75%10.53%
Employed population over 12 years (men):100.00%25.00%
Employed population over 12 years (women):25.00%0.00%
Number of inhabited private housings:67
Homes with electricity:100.00%100.00%
Homes with piped water:100.00%100.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:100.00%100.00%
Homes with a radio:83.33%60.00%
Homes with a television:83.33%80.00%
Homes with a refrigerator:66.67%80.00%
Homes with a washing machine:100.00%80.00%
Homes with a car:50.00%80.00%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:16.67%20.00%
Homes with landline telephone:0.00%0.00%
Homes with cell phones:83.33%60.00%
Homes with Internet:16.67%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 Michoacán, 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 Zinapécuaro. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of La Joya.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Joya

It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of La Joya, but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to La Joya so you can contact them:

#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:
  • La Palma (2683 meters): 1.9 km walk (31 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • Las Peñitas (2701 meters): 2.8 km walk (38 minutes), heading West.
  • La Mesita (2617 meters): 4.2 km walk (53 minutes), heading North.
  • Copetón (2683 meters): 4.9 km walk (98 minutes), heading Northeast.
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of La Joya?:
  • Ucareo (2123 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southwest (2 minutes by car)
  • Jacuarillo (Jucuarillo) (359 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the North (4 minutes by car)
  • Colonia Pino Cerdón (137 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the West (4 minutes by car)
  • El Tico (349 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southwest (4 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 (Michoacán)

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)101
Youth (6-14 years)202
Adults (15-59 years)6410
Elderly (60+ years)303

#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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  1. Araró (1462 inhabitants)
  2. El Cerrito (17 inhabitants)
  3. El Jaral (El Jaral Lagunillas) (256 inhabitants)
  4. El Potrero (233 inhabitants)
  5. El Viborero (5 inhabitants)
  6. El Zapote Alto (14 inhabitants)
  7. Fraccionamiento Casanova del Bosque (- inhabitants)
  8. La Lagunilla (5 inhabitants)
  9. La Palma (- inhabitants)
  10. La Reserva (34 inhabitants)
  11. La Venta del Capulín (118 inhabitants)
  12. Los Cajones (- inhabitants)
  13. Paso de Yeguas (16 inhabitants)
  14. San José Carpintero (280 inhabitants)
  15. Valle de Juárez (Jeráhuaro) (2965 inhabitants)