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La Laja (Michoacán)

We have collected many facts about the tiny town of La Laja, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.

So you will learn about this incredible town of 9 inhabitants of Michoacán.

The town of La Laja (Michoacán) belongs to the municipality of La Huacana. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #103 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

The town of La Laja is located at 7.3 kilometers from La Huacana, 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

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

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#2 The population of La Laja (Michoacán) is 9 inhabitants

Population data in La Laja (Michoacán)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020			9
2010	6	5	11
2005	9	10	19

Evolution of the population in La Laja: Total   Men   Women

According to the 2010 official census, in the town there were 5 males and 6 females. The female/male ratio is 1.200, and the birth rate is 7 children per woman. Of the total population, 0.00% comes from outside the State of Michoacán. 9.09% of the population is illiterate (20.00% of men and 0.00% of women). The education level is 6.20 (4.25 in men and 7.50 in women).

Indigenous culture in La Laja
0.00% of the population is indigenous, and 0.00% of the inhabitants speak one of the indigenous languages. 0.00% of the population speaks one of the indigineous languages, but not Spanish.

Unemployment and the economy in La Laja
45.45% of the inhabitants (more than 12 years) are economically active (80.00% of the men, and 16.67% of the women).

Housing and infrastructure in La Laja
In La Laja there are 5 housings. 100.00% of the housings have electricity, 0.00% have piped water, 100.00% have toilet or restroom, 33.33% have a radio receiver, 66.67% a television, 66.67% a fridge, 66.67% a washing-machine, 33.33% a car or a van, 0.00% a personal computer, 0.00% a landline telephone, 66.67% mobile phone, and 0.00% Internet access.

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#3 Satellite photo of La Laja

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

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Laja

Do you want to stay in La Laja? We don't have any hotel registered in this town, but you can check in this list of the closest accommodations to La Laja:

• HOTEL LUPITA: 11 km away, direction Northeast (9 minutes by car)
• HOTEL YUNUEN: 11 km away, direction Northeast (8 minutes by car)
• HOTEL GUERRERO: 10 km away, direction Northeast (7 minutes by car)
• HOTEL BALNEARIO LA CASCADA: 10 km away, direction Northeast (7 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.
Las mejores montes de La Laja para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:

• Cerro El Pelón (789 meters): 2.2 km walk (32 minutes), heading Southwest.
• Cerro La Laja (1010 meters): 2.5 km walk (31 minutes), heading South.
• Cerro La Silleta (994 meters): 2.9 km walk (45 minutes), heading Southeast.
• Mesa El Bonete (401 meters): 3.4 km walk (50 minutes), heading North.

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

• La Puerta del Ciruelo (41 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the West (5 minutes by car)
• El Ciruelo (85 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Northwest (8 minutes by car)
• Manga de Chávez (68 inhabitants): Located 7 km to the North (8 minutes by car)
• El Embarcadero (89 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the West (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 (Michoacán)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of La Laja 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 Laja there is a generational replacement.

#7 Pictures of La Laja

Would you like to see what this town looks like and enjoy landscape pictures of La Laja? We have located on the Internet several beautiful images of places and locations nearby, so you can see the beauty of this Mexican town. Some are artistic pictures and others are simply panoramic pictures taken by amateurs and friends who simply like La Laja.
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#8 The Postal Code of La Laja (Michoacán) is 61865

Do you want to know the Postal Code of La Laja so that you can send postal packages and letters with complete confidence that they will arrive at their destination? Write down the following 5 digits: 61865. The first two digits of the ZIP code of La Laja ("61") correspond to the State of Michoacán, and the last three identify the town itself. As a curiosity, there may be several locations in the same State with the same Post Code.

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