La Plata (Oaxaca)
We have collected many facts about the small village of La Plata, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.
So you will learn about this incredible town of 51 inhabitants of Oaxaca.
The town of La Plata (Oaxaca) belongs to the municipality of Villa de Tututepec de Melchor Ocampo. There are 51 inhabitants and it is 17 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Santa Catarina Juquila is 56 minutes away by car (49 km). It is the most populated town in the position #62 of the whole municipality.
Data: In La Plata, 98% of the inhabitants are catholic and 41% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.
To locate this beautiful town inside the municipality, you must know that La Plata is located at 46.0 kilometers (in direction Northeast) from the locality of Río Grande o Piedra Parada, which is the one that has more inhabitants inside the municipality. Also, from the capital of the municipality (Villa de Tututepec (Cab.)) it is at 24.4 kilometers in direction East. With our webpage and with our satelital map that you can find below, you can know where is and visit the surroundings of La Plata.
#1 Where is La Plata? How to go? Map
How to get to the town of La Plata in Oaxaca? 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 Plata.
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#2 The population of La Plata (Oaxaca) is 51 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 25 | 26 | 51 |
| 2010 | 21 | 22 | 43 |
| 2005 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 1.95 | 4.55 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Oaxaca: | 3.92% | 2.33% |
| Illiterate population: | 3.92% | 11.63% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 1.96% | 4.55% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 1.96% | 19.05% |
| Schooling level: | 6.86 | 6.77 |
| Schooling level (men): | 6.44 | 7.50 |
| Schooling level (women): | 7.21 | 6.13 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 3.92% | 9.30% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 1.96% | 2.33% |
| 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 Villa de Tututepec de Melchor Ocampo (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 37.25% | 51.16% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 53.85% | 63.64% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 20.00% | 38.10% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 17 | 14 |
| Homes with electricity: | 94.12% | 100.00% |
| Homes with piped water: | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 76.47% | 100.00% |
| Homes with a radio: | 76.47% | 90.91% |
| Homes with a television: | 76.47% | 81.82% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 82.35% | 90.91% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 41.18% | 18.18% |
| Homes with a car: | 23.53% | 36.36% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 23.53% | 0.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 17.65% | 0.00% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 70.59% | 90.91% |
| Homes with Internet: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of La Plata
Amazing satellite GPS maps of La Plata, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Villa de Tututepec de Melchor Ocampo. You can search free satellite map (2024) of La Plata.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Plata
Many people want to stay in the town of La Plata 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 LA LAGUNA: 6 km away, direction East (5 minutes by car)
- VIVO RESORTS: 9 km away, direction Southeast (7 minutes by car)
- RESTAURANT, BAR Y CABAÑAS ALEJANDRIA: 9 km away, direction East (6 minutes by car)
- HOTEL ESCONDIDO: 10 km away, direction West (7 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in La Plata
Want to know what to see in La Plata if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy La Plata.Las mejores montes de La Plata para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
- Cerro La Frutilla (503 meters): 10.2 km walk (128 minutes), heading East.
- Cerro Mata de Bule (592 meters): 10.6 km walk (159 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Cerro Amargo (490 meters): 13.7 km walk (222 minutes), heading North.
- Cerro La Flor (527 meters): 15.1 km walk (292 minutes), heading North.
- Santa Catarina Juquila (Oaxaca): Don't miss "Talleres de tallado de madera", 56 km, heading North (49 minutes by car)
- Las Palmas (Arena Amarilla, Kilómetro 120) (43 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the East (1 minutes by car)
- Rancho Nuevo (8 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the East (3 minutes by car)
- La Ceiba (69 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the East (5 minutes by car)
- Colonia Alejo Peralta (323 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the West (6 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of La Plata (Oaxaca)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of La Plata 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 Plata there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 2 | 9 | 11 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 18 | 13 | 31 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 1 | 3 | 4 |
#7 Pictures of La Plata
Would you like to see what this town looks like and enjoy landscape pictures of La Plata? 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 Plata.
Disfrute con las fotos de La Plata en este enlace
#8 The Postal Code of La Plata (Oaxaca) is 71847
Do you want to know the Postal Code of La Plata 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: 71847. The first two digits of the ZIP code of La Plata ("71") correspond to the State of Oaxaca, 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.
#9 Vote for La Plata as the most beautiful town in Mexico
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#10 Schools in La Plata
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Villa de Tututepec de Melchor Ocampo
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