La Joya (Chihuahua)

We have collected many facts about the tiny town of La Joya, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.

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The town of La Joya (Chihuahua) belongs to the municipality of Bocoyna. There are 6 inhabitants and it is 2,377 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Creel is 35 minutes away by car (25 km). It is the most populated town in the position #144 of the whole municipality.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In La Joya, 83% of the inhabitants are catholic and 0% 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 21.2 kilometers (in direction West) from the locality of San Juanito, which is the one that has more inhabitants inside the municipality. Also, from the capital of the municipality (Bocoyna) it is at 27.6 kilometers in direction Northwest. 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 Chihuahua: 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 (Chihuahua) is 6 inhabitants

Population data in La Joya (Chihuahua)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020246
201071219
2005161329
Evolution of the population in La Joya: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in La Joya:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):3.58.33
Population coming from outside the State of Chihuahua:0.00%10.53%
Illiterate population:50.00%21.05%
Illiterate population (men):33.33%8.33%
Illiterate population (women):16.67%42.86%
Schooling level:1.23.62
Schooling level (men):14.13
Schooling level (women):1.52.80
Indigenous culture data in La Joya:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:33.33%57.89%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:33.33%31.58%
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 Chihuahua, 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:66.67%42.11%
Employed population over 12 years (men):75.00%66.67%
Employed population over 12 years (women):50.00%0.00%
Number of inhabited private housings:37
Homes with electricity:0.00%0.00%
Homes with piped water:0.00%40.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:0.00%100.00%
Homes with a radio:33.33%0.00%
Homes with a television:33.33%0.00%
Homes with a refrigerator:0.00%0.00%
Homes with a washing machine:0.00%0.00%
Homes with a car:0.00%0.00%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:0.00%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:0.00%0.00%
Homes with cell phones:33.33%20.00%
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 Chihuahua, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of La Joya

Amazing satellite GPS maps of La Joya, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Bocoyna. You can search free satellite map (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

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 Nerorabo (2507 meters): 3.9 km walk (68 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro Los Cuervos (2672 meters): 4.8 km walk (66 minutes), heading North.
  • Cerro Las Vegas (2717 meters): 5.1 km walk (75 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • Cerro Madroño (2586 meters): 5.5 km walk (91 minutes), heading North.
Magical Towns to visit when in La Joya:
  • Creel (Chihuahua): Don't miss "Plaza de Armas", 35 km, heading East (25 minutes by car)
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of La Joya?:
  • Batuyvo (8 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the East (1 minutes by car)
  • Carecata (34 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the Southwest (6 minutes by car)
  • Osichi (28 inhabitants): Located 7 km to the Northeast (9 minutes by car)
  • Morivo (58 inhabitants): Located 7 km to the Southwest (7 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 (Chihuahua)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of La Joya by age and gender, to show you the following population pyramid of the town, from the year 2005. You can check how the percentages of children and adults are distributed, in addition to women and men. With this data you can analyze the demographic structure, and know if in La Joya there is a generational replacement.

Data of the age pyramid of the town La Joya (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)011
Youth (6-14 years)000
Adults (15-59 years)112
Elderly (60+ years)123

#7 Pictures of La Joya

Would you like to see what this town looks like and enjoy landscape pictures of La Joya? We have located on the Internet several beautiful images of places and locations nearby, so you can see the beauty of this Mexican town. Some are artistic pictures and others are simply panoramic pictures taken by amateurs and friends who simply like La Joya.

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  2. Bacaratos (8 inhabitants)
  3. Baturabo (5 inhabitants)
  4. El Manzano (4 inhabitants)
  5. El Táscate (8 inhabitants)
  6. Guagueachi (16 inhabitants)
  7. Gujivechi (4 inhabitants)
  8. Huebachi (6 inhabitants)
  9. La Mesa (3 inhabitants)
  10. Norogachi (5 inhabitants)
  11. Onaraze (11 inhabitants)
  12. Recubichi (16 inhabitants)
  13. Rekowata (Güenobeachi) (5 inhabitants)
  14. Ripuriachi (23 inhabitants)
  15. Sahuarochi (- inhabitants)