La Mezquitera (Michoacán)
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So you will learn about this incredible town of 80 inhabitants of Michoacán.
The town of La Mezquitera (Michoacán) belongs to the municipality of Turicato. There are 80 inhabitants and it is 523 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #66 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In La Mezquitera, there is a percentage of 0% of indigenous population and 65% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on La Mezquitera? They are at the bottom of this page.
The town of La Mezquitera is located at 25.3 kilometers from Puruarán, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Northeast direction. In addition, it is located at 34.4 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 Mezquitera.
#1 Where is La Mezquitera? How to go? Map
How to get to the town of La Mezquitera in Michoacán? 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 Mezquitera.
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#2 The population of La Mezquitera (Michoacán) is 80 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 42 | 38 | 80 |
| 2010 | 37 | 32 | 69 |
| 2005 | 36 | 33 | 69 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.93 | 12.50 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Michoacán: | 1.25% | 1.45% |
| Illiterate population: | 12.50% | 10.14% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 7.50% | 12.50% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 5.00% | 8.11% |
| Schooling level: | 6.38 | 5.67 |
| Schooling level (men): | 5.56 | 5.14 |
| Schooling level (women): | 7.15 | 6.07 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 73.75% | 20.29% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 76.32% | 34.38% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 71.43% | 8.11% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 20 | 15 |
| Homes with electricity: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Homes with piped water: | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 95.00% | 84.62% |
| Homes with a radio: | 10.00% | 46.15% |
| Homes with a television: | 75.00% | 30.77% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 90.00% | 92.31% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 80.00% | 76.92% |
| Homes with a car: | 45.00% | 30.77% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 5.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 0.00% | 15.38% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 65.00% | 7.69% |
| Homes with Internet: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of La Mezquitera
With the satellite map of La Mezquitera 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 Turicato. You can search free satellite map (2024) of La Mezquitera.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Mezquitera
Many people want to stay in the town of La Mezquitera 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:- HOTEL BELTRAN: 36 km away, direction North (24 minutes by car)
- HOTEL MORELOS: 40 km away, direction Northeast (27 minutes by car)
- HOTEL LA CASA EMBRUJADA: 49 km away, direction Northeast (41 minutes by car)
- RENTA DE CUARTO DOÑA CHOLITA: 44 km away, direction Northeast (36 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in La Mezquitera
A weekend in La Mezquitera and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in La Mezquitera and surroundings to find the best destinations.Mountains in La Mezquitera for hiking and trails:
- Cerro La Parota (620 meters): 2.2 km walk (39 minutes), heading North.
- Cerro El Mirador (658 meters): 2.0 km walk (29 minutes), heading Northwest.
- Cerro El Malacate (805 meters): 3.0 km walk (38 minutes), heading Southeast.
- Cerro La Ceibilla (637 meters): 3.4 km walk (53 minutes), heading North.
- El Aguaje (12 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southeast (1 minutes by car)
- El Puertecito (48 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northeast (2 minutes by car)
- Cuitzián Grande (342 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the East (3 minutes by car)
- El Cascalotal (138 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the East (3 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of La Mezquitera (Michoacán)
In La Mezquitera 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 Mezquitera, 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.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 11 | 9 | 20 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 22 | 21 | 43 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 5 | 4 | 9 |
#7 Pictures of La Mezquitera
In order for you to enjoy nature around La Mezquitera, 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 Mezquitera, 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 Mezquitera (Michoacán) is 61690
Do you want to know the Postal Code of La Mezquitera 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: 61690. The first two digits of the ZIP code of La Mezquitera ("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 Mezquitera
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Turicato
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