La Peña Negra
We have collected many facts about the small village of La Peña Negra, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.
So you will learn about this incredible town of 47 inhabitants of Oaxaca.
The town of La Peña Negra belongs to the municipality of Heroica Ciudad de Tlaxiaco (State of Oaxaca). There are 47 inhabitants and it is 2,159 meters altitude. The Magical Town of San Pedro y San Pablo Teposcolula is 46 minutes away by car (46 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #73 of the ranking.
Data: In La Peña Negra, there is a percentage of 34% of indigenous population and 50% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on La Peña Negra? They are at the bottom of this page.
Do you want to locate the town of La Peña Negra? You can find it at 3.1 kilometers, in direction East, from the town of Heroica Ciudad de Tlaxiaco, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of La Peña Negra through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.
#1 Where is La Peña Negra? How to go? Map
Location map of La Peña Negra in Oaxaca: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in La Peña Negra, which is marked with the following symbol 
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#2 The population of La Peña Negra (Oaxaca) is 47 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 19 | 28 | 47 |
| 2010 | 25 | 30 | 55 |
| 2005 | 13 | 19 | 32 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.11 | 10.00 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Oaxaca: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Illiterate population: | 4.26% | 16.36% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 2.13% | 10.00% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 2.13% | 24.00% |
| Schooling level: | 8.06 | 6.05 |
| Schooling level (men): | 7.67 | 7 |
| Schooling level (women): | 8.44 | 5.11 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 34.04% | 40.00% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 10.64% | 12.73% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Heroica Ciudad de Tlaxiaco (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 72.34% | 34.55% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 67.86% | 53.33% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 78.95% | 12.00% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 12 | 18 |
| Homes with electricity: | 83.33% | 100.00% |
| Homes with piped water: | 58.33% | 6.25% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 33.33% | 100.00% |
| Homes with a radio: | 100.00% | 81.25% |
| Homes with a television: | 50.00% | 62.50% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 41.67% | 31.25% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 50.00% | 18.75% |
| Homes with a car: | 33.33% | 25.00% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 8.33% | 6.25% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 0.00% | 18.75% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 50.00% | 31.25% |
| Homes with Internet: | 0.00% | 6.25% |
#3 Satellite photo of La Peña Negra
Amazing satellite GPS maps of La Peña Negra, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Heroica Ciudad de Tlaxiaco. You can search free satellite map (2024) of La Peña Negra.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Peña Negra
Many people want to stay in the town of La Peña Negra 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 MISION TLAXIACO: 4 km away, direction Northwest (3 minutes by car)
- HOTEL LA MERCED: 4 km away, direction West (3 minutes by car)
- HOTEL LA MERCED: 4 km away, direction West (4 minutes by car)
- HOTEL LOS CANTAROS: 4 km away, direction West (3 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in La Peña Negra
A weekend in La Peña Negra and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in La Peña Negra and surroundings to find the best destinations.Mountains in La Peña Negra for hiking and trails:
- Cerro La Hamaca (2323 meters): 1.7 km walk (28 minutes), heading East.
- Cerro Yucutáca (2416 meters): 2.7 km walk (35 minutes), heading South.
- Cerro La Corona (2500 meters): 3.1 km walk (46 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Cerro Yucundeca (2420 meters): 3.7 km walk (52 minutes), heading North.
- San Pedro y San Pablo Teposcolula (Oaxaca): Don't miss "Capilla de Santa Gertrudis", 46 km, heading Northeast (46 minutes by car)
- La Purísima Concepción (117 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northeast (2 minutes by car)
- San Bartolo (502 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southwest (2 minutes by car)
- Cañada del Curtidor (332 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northwest (4 minutes by car)
- La Barranca del Tabaco (153 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southwest (2 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of La Peña Negra (Oaxaca)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of La Peña Negra 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 Peña Negra there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 1 | 6 | 7 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 3 | 5 | 8 |
#7 Pictures of La Peña Negra
In order for you to enjoy nature around La Peña Negra, 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 Peña Negra, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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In the following links you can check the list of the best (and most beautiful) towns in Mexico and the State of Oaxaca, by popular vote:
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>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Heroica Ciudad de Tlaxiaco
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- Paraje La Paz (24 inhabitants)
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- Yucahua (1 inhabitants)
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