La Mesa (Puebla)

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

Did you know that this town in Puebla has 304 inhabitants?

The town of La Mesa (Puebla) belongs to the municipality of Ixtacamaxtitlán. There are 304 inhabitants and it is 2,539 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Tlaxco is 33 minutes away by car (30 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #39 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In La Mesa, there is a percentage of 0% of indigenous population and 84% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on La Mesa? They are at the bottom of this page.

Do you want to locate the town of La Mesa? You can find it at 13.7 kilometers, in direction West, from the town of La Unión Ejido Mexcaltepec, which has the largest population within the municipality. And with respect to Ixtacamaxtitlán, which is the capital of the municipality, it is located at West, at 24.4 kilometers. To enjoy the town of La Mesa through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

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

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

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#2 The population of La Mesa (Puebla) is 304 inhabitants

Population data in La Mesa (Puebla)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020149155304
2010112122234
200597103200
Evolution of the population in La Mesa: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in La Mesa:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):3.068.20
Population coming from outside the State of Puebla:26.32%19.23%
Illiterate population:6.58%9.40%
Illiterate population (men):2.30%8.20%
Illiterate population (women):4.28%10.71%
Schooling level:7.836.41
Schooling level (men):8.236.51
Schooling level (women):7.386.30
Indigenous culture data in La Mesa:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:0.00%5.98%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.00%2.56%
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 Mesa, 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 Mesa:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:49.01%32.48%
Employed population over 12 years (men):65.16%50.00%
Employed population over 12 years (women):32.21%13.39%
Number of inhabited private housings:7568
Homes with electricity:98.67%86.21%
Homes with piped water:98.67%94.83%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:84.00%86.21%
Homes with a radio:53.33%60.34%
Homes with a television:82.67%68.97%
Homes with a refrigerator:52.00%36.21%
Homes with a washing machine:34.67%29.31%
Homes with a car:40.00%13.79%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:12.00%1.72%
Homes with landline telephone:1.33%3.45%
Homes with cell phones:84.00%1.72%
Homes with Internet:1.33%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in La Mesa (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 Mesa

With the satellite map of La Mesa 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 Ixtacamaxtitlán. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of La Mesa.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Mesa

Many people want to stay in the town of La Mesa 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 Mesa

A weekend in La Mesa and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in La Mesa and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Las mejores montes de La Mesa para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Timones (2693 meters): 2.4 km walk (29 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • El Peñón (2539 meters): 2.4 km walk (34 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Tepeyahualco (2549 meters): 2.4 km walk (39 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cotoches (2800 meters): 2.9 km walk (41 minutes), heading Northeast.
Magical Towns to visit when in La Mesa:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of La Mesa?:
  • La Loma (7 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the West (3 minutes by car)
  • Texocotla (181 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northwest (4 minutes by car)
  • Rancho San Nicolás (11 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southeast (3 minutes by car)
  • Cuatro Sabinos (36 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the North (3 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 Mesa (Puebla)

In La Mesa 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 Mesa, 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 Mesa (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)181634
Youth (6-14 years)322860
Adults (15-59 years)8093173
Elderly (60+ years)191837

#7 Pictures of La Mesa

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

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#8 The Postal Code of La Mesa (Puebla) is 73726

Are you going to send a letter to La Mesa? Do you have a friend in La Mesa and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of La Mesa consists of the following 5 digits: 73726. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of La Mesa ("73") correspond to the state code of Puebla, 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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  5. Escuinapa (9 inhabitants)
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  9. La Vega (58 inhabitants)
  10. Tentzoncuahuigtic (349 inhabitants)
  11. Tiloxtoc (449 inhabitants)
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  13. Vista Hermosa de Morelos (125 inhabitants)
  14. Xaleneque (25 inhabitants)
  15. Xopanac (108 inhabitants)