La Mariposa (Oaxaca)

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

All the information about this town of 11 inhabitants of the State of Oaxaca

The town of La Mariposa (Oaxaca) belongs to the municipality of San Antonino el Alto. There are 11 inhabitants and it is 2,549 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #8 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In La Mariposa, 0% 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 Mariposa is located at 3.4 kilometers from San Antonino el Alto, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the East direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of La Mariposa.

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

Online map of La Mariposa in Oaxaca, with an interactive cartography with which you can see closely the town, centered on Map marker

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#2 The population of La Mariposa (Oaxaca) is 11 inhabitants

Population data in La Mariposa (Oaxaca)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20206511
2010302454
2005292049
Evolution of the population in La Mariposa: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in La Mariposa:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):3.674.17
Population coming from outside the State of Oaxaca:0.00%0.00%
Illiterate population:45.45%11.11%
Illiterate population (men):18.18%4.17%
Illiterate population (women):27.27%16.67%
Schooling level:34.24
Schooling level (men):44
Schooling level (women):2.54.40
Indigenous culture data in La Mariposa:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:100.00%92.59%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:63.64%70.37%
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 Mariposa, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Oaxaca, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in La Mariposa:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:45.45%24.07%
Employed population over 12 years (men):20.00%50.00%
Employed population over 12 years (women):66.67%3.33%
Number of inhabited private housings:525
Homes with electricity:40.00%0.00%
Homes with piped water:100.00%28.57%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:0.00%100.00%
Homes with a radio:0.00%57.14%
Homes with a television:0.00%0.00%
Homes with a refrigerator:0.00%0.00%
Homes with a washing machine:0.00%0.00%
Homes with a car:0.00%0.00%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:0.00%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:0.00%0.00%
Homes with cell phones:0.00%0.00%
Homes with Internet:0.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in La Mariposa (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Oaxaca, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of La Mariposa

With the satellite map of La Mariposa 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 San Antonino el Alto. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of La Mariposa.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Mariposa

Many people want to stay in the town of La Mariposa itself, but unfortunately there are no hotels in the village yet. Don't worry, we have created this list of the closest accommodations, so you can ask if they have rooms available:

#5 What to do in La Mariposa

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in La Mariposa? The list of the best places to visit in La Mariposa and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de La Mariposa para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro Trampa de León (2778 meters): 4.5 km walk (68 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro El Manzanal (2603 meters): 8.1 km walk (163 minutes), heading East.
  • Cerro la Ardilla (2408 meters): 6.2 km walk (101 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro La Cruz de Asunción (2794 meters): 8.9 km walk (158 minutes), heading North.
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of La Mariposa?:
  • Llano San Juan (21 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southwest (2 minutes by car)
  • Río Concha (11 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the West (3 minutes by car)
  • La Mina (48 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Northwest (4 minutes by car)
  • El Río Hilo (217 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the South (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 Mariposa (Oaxaca)

In La Mariposa 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 Mariposa, 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.

Data of the age pyramid of the town La Mariposa (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)011
Youth (6-14 years)011
Adults (15-59 years)325
Elderly (60+ years)314

#7 Pictures of La Mariposa

Would you like to see what this town looks like and enjoy landscape pictures of La Mariposa? 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 Mariposa.

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#8 The Postal Code of La Mariposa (Oaxaca) is 71345

Are you going to send a letter to La Mariposa? Do you have a friend in La Mariposa and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of La Mariposa consists of the following 5 digits: 71345. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of La Mariposa ("71") correspond to the state code of Oaxaca, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.

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#11 Other towns in the Municipality of San Antonino el Alto

  1. El Machín (1 inhabitants)
  2. El Manzanito (48 inhabitants)
  3. El Peral (161 inhabitants)
  4. El Río Hilo (217 inhabitants)
  5. La Carbonera (54 inhabitants)
  6. La Cruz Yaguche (2 inhabitants)
  7. La Mariposa (11 inhabitants)
  8. La Mina (48 inhabitants)
  9. Llano San Juan (21 inhabitants)
  10. Los Maizales Tempraneros (28 inhabitants)
  11. Río Concha (11 inhabitants)
  12. San Andrés el Alto (368 inhabitants)
  13. San Antonino el Alto (1450 inhabitants)
  14. San Fernando de Matamoros (285 inhabitants)