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La Laja (Durango)

Learn about tiny town of La Laja through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 6 inhabitants of the State of Durango

The town of La Laja (Durango) belongs to the municipality of Mezquital. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #609 in terms of number of inhabitants.

The Mexican authorities declared this village as uninhabited in 2020.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

The town of La Laja is located at 6.2 kilometers from San Francisco del Mezquital, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Northwest direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of La Laja.

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

Online map of La Laja in Durango, with an interactive cartography with which you can see closely the town, centered on

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#2 The population of La Laja (Durango) is 6 inhabitants

Population data in La Laja (Durango)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2010			6
2005			5

Evolution of the population in La Laja: Total   Men   Women PueblosAmerica.com has been offering reliable and updated information about Mexican towns and cities since 2007. All the data we present is sourced from official Mexican government sources and has been validated by multiple academic articles.. Learn more.

#3 Satellite photo of La Laja

With the satellite map of La Laja 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 Mezquital. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of La Laja.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Laja

Many people want to stay in the town of La Laja 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: 8 km away, direction Northeast (5 minutes by car)
• HOTEL PRINCIPAL: 11 km away, direction Northeast (9 minutes by car)
• HOTEL EN SAN FRANCISCO DEL MEZQUITAL: 11 km away, direction Northeast (8 minutes by car)
• HOTEL SAN FRANCISCO DEL MEZQUITAL: 12 km away, direction Northeast (9 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in La Laja

Want to know what to see in La Laja if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy La Laja.
Mountains in La Laja for hiking and trails:

• Cerro Las Cruces (2233 meters): 8.8 km walk (169 minutes), heading West.
• Cerro El Granizo (2464 meters): 12.9 km walk (161 minutes), heading West.
• Cerro Blanco (2811 meters): 13.7 km walk (196 minutes), heading East.
• Cerro El Venado (2012 meters): 13.6 km walk (247 minutes), heading Southwest.

Other towns near La Laja:

• El Salitre (26 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northeast (2 minutes by car)
• San Francisco del Mezquital (2106 inhabitants): Located 10 km to the Northeast (11 minutes by car)
• La Leonera (61 inhabitants): Located 12 km to the Northeast (17 minutes by car)
• El Troncón (931 inhabitants): Located 12 km to the Northeast (13 minutes by car)
• El Limón (37 inhabitants): Located 13 km to the Northeast (16 minutes by car)

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

#6 Pictures of La Laja

In order for you to enjoy nature around La Laja, 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 Laja, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#7 The Postal Code of La Laja (Durango) is 34974

Are you going to send a letter to La Laja? Do you have a friend in La Laja and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of La Laja consists of the following 5 digits: 34974. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of La Laja ("34") correspond to the state code of Durango, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.

#8 Vote for La Laja as the most beautiful town in Mexico

Do you like La Laja or don't you like it very much? Now you can vote for La Laja to let everyone know about it. Use these stars ("0" you don't like it much, "5" you like it a lot) to rate it with your opinion.

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- The best towns in Mexico
- The most beautiful towns in Durango

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