La Lagunita (Hidalgo)

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Did you know that this town in Hidalgo has 510 inhabitants?

The town of La Lagunita (Hidalgo) belongs to the municipality of Ixmiquilpan. There are 510 inhabitants and it is 2,543 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Zimapán is 31 minutes away by car (27 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #41 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In La Lagunita, 86% of the inhabitants are catholic and 38% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

The town of La Lagunita is located at 20.2 kilometers from Ixmiquilpan, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the South direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of La Lagunita.

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

Location map of La Lagunita in Hidalgo: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in La Lagunita, which is marked with the following symbol Map marker

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#2 The population of La Lagunita (Hidalgo) is 510 inhabitants

Population data in La Lagunita (Hidalgo)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020254256510
2010253250503
2005209201410
Evolution of the population in La Lagunita: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in La Lagunita:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.584.80
Population coming from outside the State of Hidalgo:2.16%0.60%
Illiterate population:5.10%6.96%
Illiterate population (men):1.57%4.80%
Illiterate population (women):3.53%9.09%
Schooling level:8.167.05
Schooling level (men):8.27.36
Schooling level (women):8.136.77
Indigenous culture data in La Lagunita:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:88.82%98.61%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:65.49%65.81%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:1.37%0.60%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of La Lagunita, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Hidalgo, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in La Lagunita:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:45.88%13.12%
Employed population over 12 years (men):57.03%20.80%
Employed population over 12 years (women):34.65%5.53%
Number of inhabited private housings:120160
Homes with electricity:97.50%96.30%
Homes with piped water:97.50%97.22%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:60.00%75.93%
Homes with a radio:70.00%86.11%
Homes with a television:85.00%83.33%
Homes with a refrigerator:65.83%50.00%
Homes with a washing machine:38.33%20.37%
Homes with a car:41.67%36.11%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:10.83%5.56%
Homes with landline telephone:5.00%0.93%
Homes with cell phones:55.83%5.56%
Homes with Internet:8.33%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in La Lagunita (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Hidalgo, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of La Lagunita

With the satellite map of La Lagunita 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 Ixmiquilpan. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of La Lagunita.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Lagunita

It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of La Lagunita, but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to La Lagunita so you can contact them:

#5 What to do in La Lagunita

Want to know what to see in La Lagunita if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy La Lagunita.
Las mejores montes de La Lagunita para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro Dendri (2868 meters): 1.7 km walk (33 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro Retumbante (2942 meters): 2.2 km walk (34 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro Thito (2965 meters): 2.0 km walk (39 minutes), heading East.
  • Cerro Puntiagudo (2422 meters): 3.5 km walk (66 minutes), heading North.
Magical Towns to visit when in La Lagunita:
  • Zimapán (Hidalgo): Don't miss "Caracol del Carrizal", 31 km, heading Northwest (27 minutes by car)
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of La Lagunita?:
  • El Banxu (289 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northeast (2 minutes by car)
  • La Pechuga (223 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Northwest (5 minutes by car)
  • El Meje (133 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the South (5 minutes by car)
  • Álamo (42 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the West (6 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 Lagunita (Hidalgo)

In La Lagunita 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 Lagunita, 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 Lagunita (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)232447
Youth (6-14 years)6369132
Adults (15-59 years)147137284
Elderly (60+ years)212647

#7 Pictures of La Lagunita

In order for you to enjoy nature around La Lagunita, 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 Lagunita, 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 Lagunita (Hidalgo) is 42315

Are you going to send a letter to La Lagunita? Do you have a friend in La Lagunita and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of La Lagunita consists of the following 5 digits: 42315. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of La Lagunita ("42") correspond to the state code of Hidalgo, 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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#11 Other towns in the Municipality of Ixmiquilpan

  1. Bangandhó (895 inhabitants)
  2. Cantamaye (29 inhabitants)
  3. El Mirador Capula (613 inhabitants)
  4. Colonia Independencia (186 inhabitants)
  5. Ejido Jagüey de Vázquez Capula (197 inhabitants)
  6. El Banxu (289 inhabitants)
  7. El Botho (El Botho el Espíritu) (74 inhabitants)
  8. El Olivo (385 inhabitants)
  9. Gundho (135 inhabitants)
  10. La Loma Julián Villagrán (1427 inhabitants)
  11. López Flores (167 inhabitants)
  12. Los Pinos (281 inhabitants)
  13. Milpa Grande (11 inhabitants)
  14. Panales (3742 inhabitants)
  15. Xaxny (23 inhabitants)