La Joya (Oaxaca)

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The town of La Joya (Oaxaca) belongs to the municipality of San Pedro Teutila. There are 38 inhabitants and it is 246 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Huautla de Jiménez is 52 minutes away by car (43 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #14 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

The town of La Joya is located at 15.4 kilometers from San Pedro Teutila, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the East 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 Oaxaca: 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 (Oaxaca) is 38 inhabitants

Population data in La Joya (Oaxaca)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2010172138
2005272956
Evolution of the population in La Joya: Total   Men   Women

According to the 2010 official census, in the town there were 21 males and 17 females. The female/male ratio is 0.810, and the birth rate is 3.64 children per woman. Of the total population, 2.63% comes from outside the State of Oaxaca. 13.16% of the population is illiterate (4.76% of men and 23.53% of women). The education level is 6.22 (7.38 in men and 4.70 in women).

Indigenous culture in La Joya
71.05% of the population is indigenous, and 21.05% 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 Joya
23.68% of the inhabitants (more than 12 years) are economically active (42.86% of the men, and 0.00% of the women).

Housing and infrastructure in La Joya
In La Joya there are 8 housings. 28.57% of the housings have electricity, 0.00% have piped water, 100.00% have toilet or restroom, 42.86% have a radio receiver, 0.00% a television, 0.00% a fridge, 0.00% a washing-machine, 0.00% a car or a van, 0.00% a personal computer, 0.00% a landline telephone, 0.00% mobile phone, and 0.00% Internet access.

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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 San Pedro Teutila. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of La Joya.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Joya

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

#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 La Cruz (603 meters): 8.5 km walk (150 minutes), heading West.
  • Escopeta (1494 meters): 9.7 km walk (135 minutes), heading South.
  • Mahquih (1378 meters): 9.8 km walk (131 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • La Cumbre (2075 meters): 10.1 km walk (155 minutes), heading Southwest.
Magical Towns to visit when in La Joya:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of La Joya?:
  • La Rejoya (16 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southeast (4 minutes by car)
  • Santo Domingo del Río (1092 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Northeast (5 minutes by car)
  • Rancho de la Playa (7 inhabitants): Located 7 km to the Northeast (8 minutes by car)
  • Agua de Olla (222 inhabitants): Located 7 km to the Northeast (7 minutes by car)
  • Loma Cafetal (219 inhabitants): Located 7 km to the Northwest (10 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 (Oaxaca)

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.

#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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#10 Other towns in the Municipality of San Pedro Teutila

  1. Arroyo Escondido (57 inhabitants)
  2. Guerrero (Colonia Guerrero) (353 inhabitants)
  3. Lázaro Cárdenas (Colonia Lázaro Cárdenas) (317 inhabitants)
  4. Colonia Los Pinos (125 inhabitants)
  5. El Caracol (- inhabitants)
  6. El Farito (- inhabitants)
  7. El Progreso (25 inhabitants)
  8. La Joya (- inhabitants)
  9. La Nueva Esperanza (21 inhabitants)
  10. Playa Chica (37 inhabitants)
  11. San José Despoblado Dos (20 inhabitants)
  12. San José Despoblado (61 inhabitants)
  13. San Juan Nuevo (74 inhabitants)
  14. San Juan Teutila (19 inhabitants)
  15. San Pedro Teutila (996 inhabitants)