La Palizada (Hidalgo)

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The town of La Palizada (Hidalgo) belongs to the municipality of La Misión. There are 308 inhabitants and it is 1,280 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Xilitla is 68 minutes away by car (55 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #9 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In La Palizada, 87% of the inhabitants are catholic and 51% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

Do you want to locate the town of La Palizada? You can find it at 3.8 kilometers, in direction East, from the town of La Misión, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of La Palizada through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

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

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

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#2 The population of La Palizada (Hidalgo) is 308 inhabitants

Population data in La Palizada (Hidalgo)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020141167308
2010138141279
20056472136
Evolution of the population in La Palizada: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in La Palizada:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.5819.15
Population coming from outside the State of Hidalgo:3.57%1.43%
Illiterate population:11.69%18.28%
Illiterate population (men):5.52%19.15%
Illiterate population (women):6.17%17.39%
Schooling level:6.084.41
Schooling level (men):5.854.26
Schooling level (women):6.354.55
Indigenous culture data in La Palizada:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:1.30%0.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.32%0.00%
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 Palizada, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Hidalgo, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in La Palizada:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:37.66%26.88%
Employed population over 12 years (men):55.69%44.68%
Employed population over 12 years (women):16.31%8.70%
Number of inhabited private housings:7971
Homes with electricity:97.47%93.22%
Homes with piped water:97.47%79.66%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:84.81%55.93%
Homes with a radio:46.84%59.32%
Homes with a television:65.82%71.19%
Homes with a refrigerator:58.23%38.98%
Homes with a washing machine:50.63%27.12%
Homes with a car:26.58%20.34%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:2.53%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:2.53%1.69%
Homes with cell phones:74.68%0.00%
Homes with Internet:6.33%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in La Palizada (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Hidalgo, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of La Palizada

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



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Palizada

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

#5 What to do in La Palizada

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in La Palizada? The list of the best places to visit in La Palizada and nearby locations.
Mountains in La Palizada for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro El Muñeco (1830 meters): 1.2 km walk (21 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro El Divisadero (1773 meters): 4.6 km walk (57 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • Cerro Ojo de Agua (2169 meters): 5.2 km walk (76 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro Iglesia Vieja (1997 meters): 6.9 km walk (138 minutes), heading West.
Magical Towns to visit when in La Palizada:Other towns near La Palizada:
  • Las Adjuntas (65 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the North (3 minutes by car)
  • Las Fuentes (154 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northwest (3 minutes by car)
  • El Roa (197 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the West (3 minutes by car)
  • Nogal de Cerro Prieto (24 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the South (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 Palizada (Hidalgo)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town La Palizada (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)171532
Youth (6-14 years)244064
Adults (15-59 years)9091181
Elderly (60+ years)102131

#7 Pictures of La Palizada

In order for you to enjoy nature around La Palizada, 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 Palizada, 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 Palizada (Hidalgo) is 42265

Do you want to know the Postal Code of La Palizada 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: 42265. The first two digits of the ZIP code of La Palizada ("42") correspond to the State of Hidalgo, 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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#11 Other towns in the Municipality of La Misión

  1. Arroyo (37 inhabitants)
  2. Cerro Frío de Rancho Viejo (12 inhabitants)
  3. El Capulín (2 inhabitants)
  4. El Fresno (215 inhabitants)
  5. El Fuste (14 inhabitants)
  6. El Naranjo (385 inhabitants)
  7. El Ocote (33 inhabitants)
  8. Las Adjuntas (65 inhabitants)
  9. Loma de Macangui (71 inhabitants)
  10. Loma de Pericón (123 inhabitants)
  11. Macojú (124 inhabitants)
  12. Ocote de Pilas (5 inhabitants)
  13. Puerto de Piedra (35 inhabitants)
  14. Vado Hondo (7 inhabitants)
  15. Zipatla (249 inhabitants)