La Máquina (Puebla)

The most complete information about the medium-sized town of La Máquina (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.

Did you know that this town in Puebla has 434 inhabitants?

The town of La Máquina (Puebla) belongs to the municipality of Francisco Z. Mena. There are 434 inhabitants and it is 117 meters altitude. It is the most populated town in the position #15 of the whole municipality.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In La Máquina, there is a percentage of 13% of indigenous population and 92% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on La Máquina? They are at the bottom of this page.

To locate this beautiful town inside the municipality, you must know that La Máquina is located at 5.5 kilometers (in direction West) from the locality of Metlaltoyuca, which is the one that has more inhabitants inside the municipality. With our webpage and with our satelital map that you can find below, you can know where is and visit the surroundings of La Máquina.

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

How to get to the town of La Máquina in Puebla? 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 Máquina.

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#2 The population of La Máquina (Puebla) is 434 inhabitants

Population data in La Máquina (Puebla)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020226208434
2010187182369
2005172176348
Evolution of the population in La Máquina: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in La Máquina:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.827.14
Population coming from outside the State of Puebla:20.05%10.30%
Illiterate population:6.91%9.21%
Illiterate population (men):2.76%7.14%
Illiterate population (women):4.15%11.23%
Schooling level:7.285.71
Schooling level (men):7.215.92
Schooling level (women):7.365.50
Indigenous culture data in La Máquina:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:12.67%5.96%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:3.00%2.17%
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 Máquina, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Puebla, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in La Máquina:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:54.15%29.27%
Employed population over 12 years (men):72.60%58.24%
Employed population over 12 years (women):37.17%1.07%
Number of inhabited private housings:11094
Homes with electricity:100.00%100.00%
Homes with piped water:98.18%77.78%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:48.18%97.78%
Homes with a radio:68.18%67.78%
Homes with a television:92.73%93.33%
Homes with a refrigerator:87.27%68.89%
Homes with a washing machine:39.09%13.33%
Homes with a car:24.55%18.89%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:5.45%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:1.82%3.33%
Homes with cell phones:91.82%16.67%
Homes with Internet:50.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in La Máquina (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Puebla, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of La Máquina

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



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Máquina

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

#5 What to do in La Máquina

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in La Máquina? The list of the best places to visit in La Máquina and nearby locations.
Mountains in La Máquina for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro Huehuetepec (311 meters): 2.4 km walk (39 minutes), heading West.
  • Cerro Huehuetepetzin (257 meters): 4.8 km walk (77 minutes), heading West.
  • Mesa Cacahuatengo (323 meters): 6.3 km walk (112 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • Mesa Coroneles (329 meters): 8.0 km walk (102 minutes), heading East.
Other towns near La Máquina:
  • La Ceiba (283 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the North (5 minutes by car)
  • Sasti Sina (66 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the North (5 minutes by car)
  • Los Planes (379 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the South (8 minutes by car)
  • San Martín (778 inhabitants): Located 8 km to the Southwest (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 Máquina (Puebla)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town La Máquina (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)261642
Youth (6-14 years)413677
Adults (15-59 years)134135269
Elderly (60+ years)252146

#7 Pictures of La Máquina

In order for you to enjoy nature around La Máquina, 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 Máquina, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.

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#10 Other towns in the Municipality of Francisco Z. Mena

  1. Agua Zarca (7 inhabitants)
  2. El Serranito (El Llano) (120 inhabitants)
  3. Media Luna (2 inhabitants)
  4. El Cubilete (4 inhabitants)
  5. El Encinal (216 inhabitants)
  6. El Laberinto (113 inhabitants)
  7. El Tecomate (995 inhabitants)
  8. Huehuetepec (- inhabitants)
  9. La Esperanza (117 inhabitants)
  10. La Máquina (434 inhabitants)
  11. La Merced (1 inhabitants)
  12. La Placeta (8 inhabitants)
  13. Los Juanes (2 inhabitants)
  14. Ojo de Agua (4 inhabitants)
  15. Santa Fe (2 inhabitants)