La Ruda

Learn about small village of La Ruda through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 63 inhabitants of the State of Hidalgo

The town of La Ruda belongs to the municipality of Zimapán (State of Hidalgo). There are 63 inhabitants and it is 1,974 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Zimapán is 20 minutes away by car (20 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #108 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In La Ruda, there is a percentage of 11% of indigenous population and 94% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on La Ruda? They are at the bottom of this page.

Do you want to locate the town of La Ruda? You can find it at 13.8 kilometers, in direction East, from the town of Zimapán, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of La Ruda through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

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

Online map of La Ruda (Hidalgo) 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 Ruda (Hidalgo) is 63 inhabitants

Population data in La Ruda
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020303363
2010242852
2005282149
Evolution of the population in La Ruda: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in La Ruda:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.817.14
Population coming from outside the State of Hidalgo:1.59%0.00%
Illiterate population:6.35%9.62%
Illiterate population (men):3.17%7.14%
Illiterate population (women):3.17%12.50%
Schooling level:8.25.29
Schooling level (men):7.635.25
Schooling level (women):8.735.33
Indigenous culture data in La Ruda:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:11.11%0.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:3.17%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 Ruda, 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 Ruda:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:53.97%36.54%
Employed population over 12 years (men):60.61%67.86%
Employed population over 12 years (women):46.67%0.00%
Number of inhabited private housings:1718
Homes with electricity:100.00%100.00%
Homes with piped water:100.00%0.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:58.82%100.00%
Homes with a radio:76.47%64.29%
Homes with a television:82.35%71.43%
Homes with a refrigerator:100.00%71.43%
Homes with a washing machine:82.35%42.86%
Homes with a car:52.94%14.29%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:47.06%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:17.65%0.00%
Homes with cell phones:94.12%21.43%
Homes with Internet:58.82%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in La Ruda (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 Ruda

Amazing satellite GPS maps of La Ruda, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Zimapán. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of La Ruda.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Ruda

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

Want to know what to see in La Ruda if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy La Ruda.
Las mejores montes de La Ruda para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro San Miguel (2018 meters): 2.8 km walk (57 minutes), heading West.
  • Cerro La Virgencita (2465 meters): 3.4 km walk (66 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro Alto Mental (2096 meters): 2.8 km walk (36 minutes), heading East.
  • Cerro La Ortiga (1747 meters): 4.1 km walk (56 minutes), heading South.
Magical Towns to visit when in La Ruda:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of La Ruda?:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of La Ruda (Hidalgo)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town La Ruda (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)145
Youth (6-14 years)358
Adults (15-59 years)211839
Elderly (60+ years)5611

#7 Pictures of La Ruda

In order for you to enjoy nature around La Ruda, 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 Ruda, 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 Ruda (Hidalgo) is 42345

Do you want to know the Postal Code of La Ruda 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: 42345. The first two digits of the ZIP code of La Ruda ("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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