La Papalota (Sinaloa)
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The town of La Papalota (Sinaloa) belongs to the municipality of Elota. There are 20 inhabitants and it is 120 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Cosalá is 58 minutes away by car (58 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #79 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In La Papalota, there is a percentage of 0% of indigenous population and 100% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on La Papalota? They are at the bottom of this page.
The town of La Papalota is located at 21.0 kilometers from La Cruz, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Southesast direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of La Papalota.
#1 Where is La Papalota? How to go? Map
Location map of La Papalota in Sinaloa: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in La Papalota, which is marked with the following symbol 
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#2 The population of La Papalota (Sinaloa) is 20 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 12 | 8 | 20 |
| 2010 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| 2005 | 8 | 11 | 19 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2 | 28.57 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Sinaloa: | 15.00% | 0.00% |
| Illiterate population: | 0.00% | 14.29% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 0.00% | 28.57% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Schooling level: | 10.08 | 6.91 |
| Schooling level (men): | 11.4 | 5.60 |
| Schooling level (women): | 9.14 | 8 |
| 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: | 35.00% | 21.43% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 50.00% | 42.86% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 25.00% | 0.00% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 4 | 5 |
| Homes with electricity: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Homes with piped water: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 100.00% | 80.00% |
| Homes with a radio: | 100.00% | 40.00% |
| Homes with a television: | 100.00% | 80.00% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 100.00% | 80.00% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 100.00% | 80.00% |
| Homes with a car: | 100.00% | 60.00% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Homes with Internet: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of La Papalota
With the satellite map of La Papalota 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 Elota. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of La Papalota.
#4 What to do in La Papalota
Want to know what to see in La Papalota if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy La Papalota.Las mejores montes de La Papalota para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
- Cerro Brasilito (380 meters): 4.5 km walk (75 minutes), heading Southwest.
- Cerro Cuacoyoles (252 meters): 5.4 km walk (96 minutes), heading West.
- Cerro Otatal (418 meters): 7.3 km walk (113 minutes), heading Southeast.
- Cerro El Moral (525 meters): 9.4 km walk (161 minutes), heading Northwest.
- Cosalá (Sinaloa): Don't miss "Sus Casas", 58 km, heading North (58 minutes by car)
- San Ignacio (Sinaloa): Don't miss "Museo Comunitario", 91 km, heading East (65 minutes by car)
- Casas Grandes (199 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the South (2 minutes by car)
- Nuevo Salto Grande (203 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northeast (3 minutes by car)
- El Coacoyol (7 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southwest (4 minutes by car)
- El Palomar (7 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southwest (5 minutes by car)
#5 Population pyramid of La Papalota (Sinaloa)
In La Papalota 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 Papalota, 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) | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 2 | 2 | 4 |
#6 Pictures of La Papalota
In order for you to enjoy nature around La Papalota, 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 Papalota, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#8 Hotels & Accommodation in La Papalota
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