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La Laguna (Durango)

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

All the information about this town of 26 inhabitants of the State of Durango

The town of La Laguna (Durango) belongs to the municipality of Mezquital. There are 26 inhabitants and it is 2,523 meters altitude.

The Mexican authorities declared this village as uninhabited in 2010.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In La Laguna, there is a percentage of 100% of indigenous population and 0% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on La Laguna? They are at the bottom of this page.

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

How to get to the town of La Laguna in Durango? 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 Laguna.

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#2 The population of La Laguna (Durango) is 26 inhabitants

Population data in La Laguna (Durango)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020	13	13	26

Evolution of the population in La Laguna: Total   Men   Women

Other demographic data in La Laguna:

	2020	2010
Fertility rate (children per woman):	1.78	-
Population coming from outside the State of Durango:	0.00%	-%
Illiterate population:	26.92%	-%
Illiterate population (men):	3.85%	-%
Illiterate population (women):	23.08%	-%
Schooling level:	2.73	-
Schooling level (men):	5.17	-
Schooling level (women):	1.11	-

Indigenous culture data in La Laguna:

	2020	2010
Percentage of indigenous population:	100.00%	-%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:	88.46%	-%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:	53.85%	-%

Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of La Laguna, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Durango, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in La Laguna:

	2020	2010
Employed population over 12 years:	19.23%	-%
Employed population over 12 years (men):	30.77%	-%
Employed population over 12 years (women):	7.69%	-%
Number of inhabited private housings:	3	-
Homes with electricity:	0.00%	-%
Homes with piped water:	33.33%	-%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:	0.00%	-%
Homes with a radio:	0.00%	-%
Homes with a television:	0.00%	-%
Homes with a refrigerator:	0.00%	-%
Homes with a washing machine:	0.00%	-%
Homes with a car:	0.00%	-%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:	0.00%	-%
Homes with landline telephone:	0.00%	-%
Homes with cell phones:	0.00%	-%
Homes with Internet:	0.00%	-%

Comparison of percentages of single persons in La Laguna (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Durango, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of La Laguna

Amazing satellite GPS maps of La Laguna, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Mezquital. You can search free satellite map (2024) of La Laguna.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Laguna

Many people want to stay in the town of La Laguna 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:

• POSADA HUICOT: 58 km away, direction Northeast (39 minutes by car)
• HOTEL PRINCIPAL: 68 km away, direction Northeast (48 minutes by car)
• HOTEL EN SAN FRANCISCO DEL MEZQUITAL: 63 km away, direction Northeast (53 minutes by car)
• HOTEL SAN FRANCISCO DEL MEZQUITAL: 61 km away, direction Northeast (45 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in La Laguna

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in La Laguna? The list of the best places to visit in La Laguna and nearby locations.
Mountains in La Laguna for hiking and trails:

• Cerro Pino Cuate (1880 meters): 9.5 km walk (184 minutes), heading Southeast.
• Cerro Colorado (2012 meters): 9.6 km walk (164 minutes), heading Southeast.
• Mesa La Concha (1919 meters): 14.1 km walk (292 minutes), heading East.
• Los Horcones (2093 meters): 14.6 km walk (219 minutes), heading Southwest.

Other towns near La Laguna:

• Los Capulines (8 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the Northwest (7 minutes by car)
• Las Trementinas (68 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the West (7 minutes by car)
• El Charco Verde (95 inhabitants): Located 7 km to the North (10 minutes by car)
• La Chía (44 inhabitants): Located 8 km to the South (10 minutes by car)

This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

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