La Joya de Puruagua

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

Did you know that this town in Guanajuato has 15 inhabitants?

The town of La Joya de Puruagua belongs to the municipality of Jerécuaro (State of Guanajuato). There are 15 inhabitants and it is 2,648 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Amealco de Bonfil is 71 minutes away by car (47 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #136 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In La Joya de Puruagua, 31% of individuals have completed secondary education and 0% of households have a personal computer, laptop or tablet. More interesting data at the bottom of this page.

The town of La Joya de Puruagua is located at 18.5 kilometers from Jerécuaro, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Northeast direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of La Joya de Puruagua.

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

Online map of La Joya de Puruagua in Guanajuato, with an interactive cartography with which you can see closely the town, centered on Map marker

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#2 The population of La Joya de Puruagua (Guanajuato) is 15 inhabitants

Population data in La Joya de Puruagua
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20207815
2010111021
20059817
Evolution of the population in La Joya de Puruagua: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in La Joya de Puruagua:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):320.00
Population coming from outside the State of Guanajuato:6.67%14.29%
Illiterate population:20.00%14.29%
Illiterate population (men):6.67%20.00%
Illiterate population (women):13.33%9.09%
Schooling level:54.25
Schooling level (men):5.143.50
Schooling level (women):4.835
Indigenous culture data in La Joya de Puruagua:
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 de Puruagua, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Guanajuato, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in La Joya de Puruagua:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:66.67%28.57%
Employed population over 12 years (men):87.50%60.00%
Employed population over 12 years (women):42.86%0.00%
Number of inhabited private housings:45
Homes with electricity:25.00%0.00%
Homes with piped water:100.00%0.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:0.00%0.00%
Homes with a radio:50.00%25.00%
Homes with a television:25.00%50.00%
Homes with a refrigerator:0.00%0.00%
Homes with a washing machine:0.00%0.00%
Homes with a car:25.00%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:75.00%25.00%
Homes with Internet:0.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in La Joya de Puruagua (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Guanajuato, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of La Joya de Puruagua

With the satellite map of La Joya de Puruagua 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 Jerécuaro. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of La Joya de Puruagua.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Joya de Puruagua

Many people want to stay in the town of La Joya de Puruagua 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 de Puruagua

A weekend in La Joya de Puruagua and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in La Joya de Puruagua and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Mountains in La Joya de Puruagua for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro Pelón (2825 meters): 0.6 km walk (13 minutes), heading East.
  • Cerro La Rosa (2829 meters): 1.2 km walk (17 minutes), heading North.
  • Cerro El Capulín (2827 meters): 1.0 km walk (17 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro La Fila (2688 meters): 1.2 km walk (20 minutes), heading Northwest.
Magical Towns near La Joya de Puruagua to discover the Mexican culture:Other towns near La Joya de Puruagua:
  • Lagunilla de Puruagua (La Lagunilla) (230 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northwest (3 minutes by car)
  • La Lagunita (15 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southeast (4 minutes by car)
  • Canoas (396 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Northwest (4 minutes by car)
  • Loma Blanca (296 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the West (5 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 de Puruagua (Guanajuato)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of La Joya de Puruagua 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 de Puruagua there is a generational replacement.

Data of the age pyramid of the town La Joya de Puruagua (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)000
Youth (6-14 years)112
Adults (15-59 years)549
Elderly (60+ years)134

#7 Pictures of La Joya de Puruagua

In order for you to enjoy nature around La Joya de Puruagua, 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 de Puruagua, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.

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#8 The Postal Code of La Joya de Puruagua (Guanajuato) is 38580

Are you going to send a letter to La Joya de Puruagua? Do you have a friend in La Joya de Puruagua and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of La Joya de Puruagua consists of the following 5 digits: 38580. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of La Joya de Puruagua ("38") correspond to the state code of Guanajuato, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.

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#10 Other towns in the Municipality of Jerécuaro

  1. Altamira (32 inhabitants)
  2. Centro Recreativo Petemoro (6 inhabitants)
  3. Cerro Prieto Centro (Tierra Fría) (143 inhabitants)
  4. El Agostadero (39 inhabitants)
  5. El Bordito (- inhabitants)
  6. El Durazno (- inhabitants)
  7. El Paraíso (26 inhabitants)
  8. Estanzuela de Razo (666 inhabitants)
  9. Garambullo (15 inhabitants)
  10. Jiménez (424 inhabitants)
  11. La Purísima (18 inhabitants)
  12. Llanos de San Francisco (243 inhabitants)
  13. Los Cerritos de San Juan (133 inhabitants)
  14. Puerta del Sauz de Puruagua (249 inhabitants)
  15. San Lucas (1324 inhabitants)