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La Laja (Chihuahua)

Maps, pictures and statistics of La Laja, a beautiful tiny town of 7 inhabitants of the State of Chihuahua

The town of La Laja (Chihuahua) belongs to the municipality of Balleza. There are 7 inhabitants and it is 1,882 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Guachochi is 59 minutes away by car (43 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #421 in terms of number of inhabitants.

The Mexican authorities declared this village as uninhabited in 2010.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In La Laja, 50% of the population over 12 years is single and 0% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.

The town of La Laja is located at 65.5 kilometers from Mariano Balleza, 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 Chihuahua: 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 (Chihuahua) is 7 inhabitants

Population data in La Laja (Chihuahua)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020	4	3	7
2005			1

Evolution of the population in La Laja: Total   Men   Women

Other demographic data in La Laja:

	2020	2010
Fertility rate (children per woman):	0.75	-
Population coming from outside the State of Chihuahua:	0.00%	-%
Illiterate population:	57.14%	-%
Illiterate population (men):	14.29%	-%
Illiterate population (women):	42.86%	-%
Schooling level:	0	-
Schooling level (men):	0	-
Schooling level (women):	0	-

Indigenous culture data in La Laja:

	2020	2010
Percentage of indigenous population:	100.00%	-%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:	100.00%	-%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:	28.57%	-%

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

Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Balleza (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.

Unemployment, economy and housing data in La Laja:

	2020	2010
Employed population over 12 years:	0.00%	-%
Employed population over 12 years (men):	0.00%	-%
Employed population over 12 years (women):	0.00%	-%
Number of inhabited private housings:	3	-
Homes with electricity:	0.00%	-%
Homes with piped water:	0.00%	-%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:	0.00%	-%
Homes with a radio:	0.00%	-%
Homes with a television:	0.00%	-%
Homes with a refrigerator:	0.00%	-%
Homes with a washing machine:	0.00%	-%
Homes with a car:	0.00%	-%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:	0.00%	-%
Homes with landline telephone:	0.00%	-%
Homes with cell phones:	0.00%	-%
Homes with Internet:	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 Chihuahua, and with the total for the country.
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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:

• CABAÑAS MELINA: 37 km away, direction Northwest (27 minutes by car)
• CABAÑAS EL MIRADOR: 45 km away, direction Northwest (33 minutes by car)
• HOTEL Y RESTAURANT LA ROCA: 40 km away, direction Northwest (29 minutes by car)
• HOTEL CHAPARRO: 41 km away, direction Northwest (30 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in La Laja

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in La Laja? The list of the best places to visit in La Laja and nearby locations.
Mountains in La Laja for hiking and trails:

• Cerro Las Palomas (2417 meters): 13.9 km walk (245 minutes), heading East.
• Mesa de Saguarare (2411 meters): 15.4 km walk (192 minutes), heading North.
• Cerro Calvo (2591 meters): 14.9 km walk (235 minutes), heading East.
• Bufa de Chuchubeachi (2183 meters): 14.3 km walk (253 minutes), heading Southeast.

Magical Towns to visit when in La Laja:

• Guachochi (Chihuahua): Don't miss "Cañón del Jaguar", 59 km, heading Northwest (43 minutes by car)

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

• Mesa de Gevaria (23 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the East (3 minutes by car)
• Chiturachi (8 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Northeast (4 minutes by car)
• Manzanilla (15 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the North (5 minutes by car)
• Matejórare (10 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the North (6 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 (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.

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

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In the following links you can check the list of the best (and most beautiful) towns in Mexico and the State of Chihuahua, by popular vote:
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