La Unión (Oaxaca)

We have collected many facts about the small village of La Unión, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.

So you will learn about this incredible town of 18 inhabitants of Oaxaca.

The town of La Unión (Oaxaca) belongs to the municipality of Santa María Huatulco. There are 18 inhabitants and it is 180 meters altitude. It's a beach town: the beach of Playa Chachacual is 21 km away. The Magical Town of Mazunte is 60 minutes away by car (57 km). It is the most populated town in the position #60 of the whole municipality.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

To locate this beautiful town inside the municipality, you must know that La Unión is located at 8.0 kilometers (in direction East) from the locality of Crucecita, which is the one that has more inhabitants inside the municipality. Also, from the capital of the municipality (Santa María Huatulco) it is at 13.4 kilometers in direction Southwest. With our webpage and with our satelital map that you can find below, you can know where is and visit the surroundings of La Unión.

#1 Where is La Unión? How to go? Map

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

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#2 The population of La Unión (Oaxaca) is 18 inhabitants

Population data in La Unión (Oaxaca)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
201010818
200513922
Evolution of the population in La Unión: Total   Men   Women

According to the 2010 official census, in the town there were 8 males and 10 females. The female/male ratio is 1.250, and the birth rate is 3.44 children per woman. Of the total population, 0.00% comes from outside the State of Oaxaca. 27.78% of the population is illiterate (25.00% of men and 30.00% of women). The education level is 3.93 (3.83 in men and 4 in women).

Indigenous culture in La Unión
0.00% of the population is indigenous, and 0.00% of the inhabitants speak one of the indigenous languages. 0.00% of the population speaks one of the indigineous languages, but not Spanish.

Unemployment and the economy in La Unión
33.33% of the inhabitants (more than 12 years) are economically active (75.00% of the men, and 0.00% of the women).

Housing and infrastructure in La Unión
In La Unión there are 7 housings. 100.00% of the housings have electricity, 0.00% have piped water, 100.00% have toilet or restroom, 25.00% have a radio receiver, 50.00% a television, 50.00% a fridge, 25.00% a washing-machine, 25.00% a car or a van, 0.00% a personal computer, 50.00% a landline telephone, 25.00% mobile phone, and 0.00% Internet access.

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#3 Satellite photo of La Unión

With the satellite map of La Unión 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 Santa María Huatulco. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of La Unión.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Unión

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

Want to know what to see in La Unión if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy La Unión.
The best beaches in La Unión to enjoy water sports:
  • Playa Chachacual: A 21 km walk (162 minutes) or 32 minutes by car, heading South.
  • Playa Las Dos Hermanas: A 18 km walk (223 minutes) or 24 minutes by car, heading South.
  • Playa Cacaluta: A 21 km walk (273 minutes) or 30 minutes by car, heading Southeast.
  • Playa San Agustín: A 21 km walk (217 minutes) or 24 minutes by car, heading South.
Las mejores montes de La Unión para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro Piedras Negras (598 meters): 3.1 km walk (44 minutes), heading North.
  • Cerro Chino (618 meters): 6.0 km walk (78 minutes), heading North.
  • Cerro Rincón (513 meters): 7.2 km walk (110 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • Cerro La Montosa (324 meters): 6.8 km walk (136 minutes), heading West.
Magical Towns to visit when in La Unión:
  • Mazunte (Oaxaca): Don't miss "Punta Cometa", 60 km, heading Southwest (57 minutes by car)
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of La Unión?:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of La Unión (Oaxaca)

In La Unión 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 Unión, 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.

#7 Pictures of La Unión

In order for you to enjoy nature around La Unión, 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 Unión, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.

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