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La Laja (Chihuahua)

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

All the information about this town of 17 inhabitants of the State of Chihuahua

The town of La Laja (Chihuahua) belongs to the municipality of Balleza. There are 17 inhabitants and it is 2,583 meters altitude. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #188 of the ranking.

The Mexican authorities declared this village as uninhabited in 2020.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Do you want to locate the town of La Laja? You can find it at 55.9 kilometers, in direction Northwest, from the town of Mariano Balleza, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of La Laja through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

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

How to get to the town of La Laja in Chihuahua? 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 Laja.

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#2 The population of La Laja (Chihuahua) is 17 inhabitants

Population data in La Laja (Chihuahua)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2010	7	10	17
2005	6	11	17

Evolution of the population in La Laja: Total   Men   Women

According to the 2010 official census, in the town there were 10 males and 7 females. The female/male ratio is 0.700, and the birth rate is 3.67 children per woman. Of the total population, 0.00% comes from outside the State of Chihuahua. 58.82% of the population is illiterate (70.00% of men and 42.86% of women). The education level is 0.58 (0.78 in men and 0 in women).

Indigenous culture in La Laja
100.00% of the population is indigenous, and 100.00% of the inhabitants speak one of the indigenous languages. 29.41% of the population speaks one of the indigineous languages, but not Spanish.

Unemployment and the economy in La Laja
5.88% of the inhabitants (more than 12 years) are economically active (10.00% of the men, and 0.00% of the women).

Housing and infrastructure in La Laja
In La Laja there are 4 housings. 0.00% of the housings have electricity, 0.00% have piped water, 0.00% have toilet or restroom, 50.00% have a radio receiver, 0.00% a television, 0.00% a fridge, 0.00% a washing-machine, 0.00% a car or a van, 0.00% a personal computer, 0.00% a landline telephone, 0.00% mobile phone, and 0.00% Internet access.

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#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 Balleza. You can search free satellite map (2024) of La Laja.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Laja

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

• HOTEL EL PALOMAR: 36 km away, direction East (24 minutes by car)
• HOTEL EL CANDIL: 83 km away, direction South (64 minutes by car)
• HOTEL Y RESTAURANT HUVANA: 88 km away, direction Northeast (61 minutes by car)
• DEPARTAMENTOS Y CASAS AMUEBLADOS CON SERVICIOS DE HOTEL: 83 km away, direction Northeast (64 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 El Alto de Las Garrochas (2975 meters): 17.7 km walk (312 minutes), heading East.
• Cerro La Tetona (2823 meters): 19.0 km walk (278 minutes), heading Northeast.
• Cerro de La Torre (2800 meters): 17.8 km walk (223 minutes), heading East.
• Mesa de Corralitos (2738 meters): 15.9 km walk (280 minutes), heading East.

Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of La Laja?:

• Matejoachi (8 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southwest (3 minutes by car)
• Las Coloradas (128 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Northeast (5 minutes by car)
• Las Papas (7 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the West (6 minutes by car)
• La Boquilla (51 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the East (5 minutes by car)
• Coremachi (19 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the Northeast (9 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 Laja (Chihuahua)

In La Laja 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 Laja, 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.

#7 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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#8 The Postal Code of La Laja (Chihuahua) is 33563

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: 33563. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of La Laja ("33") correspond to the state code of Chihuahua, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.

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

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