La Pahua (Puebla)

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The town of La Pahua (Puebla) belongs to the municipality of Francisco Z. Mena. There are 1,374 inhabitants and it is 149 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Xicotepec is 78 minutes away by car (56 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #2 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In La Pahua, there is a percentage of 17% of indigenous population and 55% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on La Pahua? They are at the bottom of this page.

Do you want to locate the town of La Pahua? You can find it at 13.7 kilometers, in direction North, from the town of Metlaltoyuca, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of La Pahua through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

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

Online map of La Pahua (Puebla) to be able to get to and make trips around this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in (+) or out (-) to locate the village.

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#2 The population of La Pahua (Puebla) is 1,374 inhabitants

Population data in La Pahua (Puebla)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20206677071374
20105996231222
20055715461117
Evolution of the population in La Pahua: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in La Pahua:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.9210.75
Population coming from outside the State of Puebla:12.30%4.66%
Illiterate population:8.95%14.08%
Illiterate population (men):3.64%10.75%
Illiterate population (women):5.31%17.53%
Schooling level:7.396.10
Schooling level (men):7.436.31
Schooling level (women):7.365.90
Indigenous culture data in La Pahua:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:16.52%13.67%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:5.90%5.65%
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 Pahua, 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 Pahua:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:57.35%32.32%
Employed population over 12 years (men):63.79%57.95%
Employed population over 12 years (women):50.52%5.68%
Number of inhabited private housings:375321
Homes with electricity:98.40%95.41%
Homes with piped water:99.73%65.25%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:93.60%99.02%
Homes with a radio:59.73%58.03%
Homes with a television:82.13%82.62%
Homes with a refrigerator:71.47%51.80%
Homes with a washing machine:50.40%23.28%
Homes with a car:22.93%13.77%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:4.80%0.98%
Homes with landline telephone:25.60%8.52%
Homes with cell phones:54.67%1.64%
Homes with Internet:7.73%0.33%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in La Pahua (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 Pahua

Amazing satellite GPS maps of La Pahua, 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 Pahua.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Pahua

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

Want to know what to see in La Pahua if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy La Pahua.
Las mejores montes de La Pahua para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro El Ojite (341 meters): 5.1 km walk (66 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro Trapiche (260 meters): 6.1 km walk (88 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro La Mojonera (423 meters): 7.8 km walk (120 minutes), heading East.
  • Cerro El Tablón (395 meters): 8.1 km walk (122 minutes), heading East.
Magical Towns to visit when in La Pahua:
  • Xicotepec (Puebla): Don't miss "Centro Ceremonial Xochipila", 78 km, heading South (56 minutes by car)
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of La Pahua?:
  • Cerro Verde (21 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southwest (5 minutes by car)
  • El Ojite (89 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the South (6 minutes by car)
  • Agua Linda (820 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Southwest (6 minutes by car)
  • Cebadillas (238 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Southeast (6 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 Pahua (Puebla)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town La Pahua (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)8487171
Youth (6-14 years)91131222
Adults (15-59 years)401376777
Elderly (60+ years)91113204

#7 Pictures of La Pahua

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

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#8 The Postal Code of La Pahua (Puebla) is 73008

Do you want to know the Postal Code of La Pahua 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: 73008. The first two digits of the ZIP code of La Pahua ("73") correspond to the State of Puebla, 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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  1. Agua Fría (- inhabitants)
  2. Coyolito (El Coyol) (535 inhabitants)
  3. El Aguacate (5 inhabitants)
  4. El Humo (- inhabitants)
  5. El Zapote (- inhabitants)
  6. Huasco (Paso de Huasco) (9 inhabitants)
  7. La Máquina (434 inhabitants)
  8. La Perla (12 inhabitants)
  9. Los Cubes (5 inhabitants)
  10. Los Planes (379 inhabitants)
  11. Miralejos (6 inhabitants)
  12. Ojo de Agua (4 inhabitants)
  13. Palma Real de Adentro (570 inhabitants)
  14. El Caracol (3 inhabitants)
  15. Santa Alicia (25 inhabitants)