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La Laja (Michoacán)

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So you will learn about this incredible town of 38 inhabitants of Michoacán.

The town of La Laja (Michoacán) belongs to the municipality of Turicato. There are 38 inhabitants and it is 641 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Tacámbaro is 52 minutes away by car (51 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #144 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In La Laja, there is a percentage of 0% of indigenous population and 43% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on La Laja? They are at the bottom of this page.

The town of La Laja is located at 14.0 kilometers from Puruarán, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Northeast direction. In addition, it is located at 25.6 kilometers from Turicato, which is the capital of the municipality, in the Northeast 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 38 inhabitants

Population data in La Laja (Michoacán)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020	17	21	38
2010	11	13	24
2005	24	14	38

Evolution of the population in La Laja: Total   Men   Women

Other demographic data in La Laja:

	2020	2010
Fertility rate (children per woman):	3.25	7.69
Population coming from outside the State of Michoacán:	0.00%	0.00%
Illiterate population:	15.79%	8.33%
Illiterate population (men):	10.53%	7.69%
Illiterate population (women):	5.26%	9.09%
Schooling level:	4.19	3.36
Schooling level (men):	3.3	3.63
Schooling level (women):	5	3

Indigenous culture data in La Laja:

	2020	2010
Percentage of indigenous population:	0.00%	0.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:	0.00%	4.17%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:	0.00%	0.00%

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

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in La Laja:

	2020	2010
Employed population over 12 years:	31.58%	33.33%
Employed population over 12 years (men):	52.38%	61.54%
Employed population over 12 years (women):	5.88%	0.00%
Number of inhabited private housings:	7	6
Homes with electricity:	100.00%	33.33%
Homes with piped water:	100.00%	0.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:	100.00%	0.00%
Homes with a radio:	0.00%	16.67%
Homes with a television:	100.00%	33.33%
Homes with a refrigerator:	100.00%	0.00%
Homes with a washing machine:	57.14%	0.00%
Homes with a car:	57.14%	16.67%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:	0.00%	0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:	42.86%	0.00%
Homes with cell phones:	42.86%	0.00%
Homes with Internet:	0.00%	0.00%

Comparison of percentages of single persons in La Laja (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Michoacán, and with the total for the country.
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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 Turicato. 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 BELTRAN: 22 km away, direction Northwest (15 minutes by car)
• HOTEL LA CASA EMBRUJADA: 24 km away, direction East (20 minutes by car)
• HOTEL MORELOS: 27 km away, direction East (23 minutes by car)
• RENTA DE CUARTO DOÑA CHOLITA: 27 km away, direction East (20 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in La Laja

A weekend in La Laja and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in La Laja and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Las mejores montes de La Laja para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:

• Mesa El Coyol (744 meters): 1.6 km walk (27 minutes), heading South.
• Mesa El Cirián (761 meters): 4.2 km walk (82 minutes), heading East.
• Mesa Cuitasada (821 meters): 4.5 km walk (58 minutes), heading Northeast.
• Mesa La Crucita (827 meters): 4.9 km walk (61 minutes), heading Northwest.

Magical Towns to visit when in La Laja:

• Tacámbaro (Michoacán): Don't miss "Plaza de Armas", 52 km, heading Northwest (51 minutes by car)

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

• El Limón (11 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northeast (3 minutes by car)
• El Cirián (44 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the East (3 minutes by car)
• Cahurica (29 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the North (4 minutes by car)
• El Paso del Pinzán (6 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Southwest (5 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.

Data of the age pyramid of the town La Laja (inhabitants year 2020)

Age range	Number of women	Number of men	Total population
Infants (0-5 years)	3	5	8
Youth (6-14 years)	3	6	9
Adults (15-59 years)	10	9	19
Elderly (60+ years)	1	1	2

#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 61683

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: 61683. 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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#10 Schools in La Laja

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