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La Joya (Puebla)

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

Did you know that this town in Puebla has 127 inhabitants?

The town of La Joya (Puebla) belongs to the municipality of Tlacuilotepec. There are 127 inhabitants and it is 860 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Xicotepec is 28 minutes away by car (24 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #32 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In La Joya, there is a percentage of 16% of indigenous population and 83% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on La Joya? They are at the bottom of this page.

Do you want to locate the town of La Joya? You can find it at 12.4 kilometers, in direction Southesast, from the town of Papaloctipan, which has the largest population within the municipality. And with respect to Tlacuilotepec, which is the capital of the municipality, it is located at West, at 4.5 kilometers. To enjoy the town of La Joya through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

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

How to get to the town of La Joya in Puebla? 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 (Puebla) is 127 inhabitants

Population data in La Joya (Puebla)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020	62	65	127
2010	61	64	125
2005	70	66	136

Evolution of the population in La Joya: Total   Men   Women

Other demographic data in La Joya:

	2020	2010
Fertility rate (children per woman):	2.7	7.81
Population coming from outside the State of Puebla:	5.51%	8.00%
Illiterate population:	10.24%	12.00%
Illiterate population (men):	4.72%	7.81%
Illiterate population (women):	5.51%	16.39%
Schooling level:	5.51	4.96
Schooling level (men):	5.61	5.27
Schooling level (women):	5.39	4.64

Indigenous culture data in La Joya:

	2020	2010
Percentage of indigenous population:	15.75%	38.40%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:	7.09%	20.80%
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 Puebla, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in La Joya:

	2020	2010
Employed population over 12 years:	43.31%	31.20%
Employed population over 12 years (men):	64.62%	59.38%
Employed population over 12 years (women):	20.97%	1.64%
Number of inhabited private housings:	29	29
Homes with electricity:	100.00%	87.50%
Homes with piped water:	100.00%	0.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:	65.52%	95.83%
Homes with a radio:	65.52%	70.83%
Homes with a television:	72.41%	62.50%
Homes with a refrigerator:	58.62%	25.00%
Homes with a washing machine:	48.28%	25.00%
Homes with a car:	10.34%	0.00%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:	0.00%	0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:	3.45%	20.83%
Homes with cell phones:	82.76%	12.50%
Homes with Internet:	13.79%	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 Puebla, 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 Tlacuilotepec. 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:

• CASA DE HOSPEDAJE EN TLAXCO: 6 km away, direction West (4 minutes by car)
• RENTA DE CUARTOS: 6 km away, direction West (4 minutes by car)
• EL REVENTON: 15 km away, direction Northwest (12 minutes by car)
• HOTEL EL CAMARON: 16 km away, direction Northwest (12 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:

• Cerro El Camello (945 meters): 1.7 km walk (21 minutes), heading Northeast.
• Cerro Guajolote (955 meters): 2.9 km walk (39 minutes), heading Southeast.
• Cerro La Joya (866 meters): 5.9 km walk (82 minutes), heading Southeast.
• Mesa Agua Zarca (718 meters): 5.8 km walk (91 minutes), heading East.

Magical Towns to visit when in La Joya:

• Xicotepec (Puebla): Don't miss "Centro Ceremonial Xochipila", 28 km, heading South (24 minutes by car)
• Pahuatlán (Puebla): Don't miss "Beneficio de Don Conche Tellez", 49 km, heading Southwest (38 minutes by car)
• Huauchinango (Puebla): Don't miss "Árbol del Tizoc​", 46 km, heading South (38 minutes by car)
• Acaxochitlán (Hidalgo): Don't miss "Museo Arqueológico", 83 km, heading Southwest (57 minutes by car)

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

• Nuevo Chalma (118 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the North (3 minutes by car)
• San Juan Tihuacán (451 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the North (4 minutes by car)
• Tliltepec (322 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the West (5 minutes by car)
• La Lagunilla (345 inhabitants): Located 3 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 (Puebla)

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 range	Number of women	Number of men	Total population
Infants (0-5 years)	9	6	15
Youth (6-14 years)	12	10	22
Adults (15-59 years)	35	38	73
Elderly (60+ years)	6	11	17

#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 Schools in La Joya

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