La Vega (Oaxaca)

The most complete information about the small village of La Vega (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.

Did you know that this town in Oaxaca has 28 inhabitants?

The town of La Vega (Oaxaca) belongs to the municipality of San Pedro Ixcatlán. There are 28 inhabitants and it is 60 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Huautla de Jiménez is 54 minutes away by car (51 km). It is the most populated town in the position #20 of the whole municipality.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In La Vega, 96% of the inhabitants are catholic and 0% 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 Vega is located at 1.7 kilometers (in direction Southesast) from the locality of San Pedro Ixcatlán, which is the one that has more inhabitants inside the municipality. With our webpage and with our satelital map that you can find below, you can know where is and visit the surroundings of La Vega.

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

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

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#2 The population of La Vega (Oaxaca) is 28 inhabitants

Population data in La Vega (Oaxaca)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020131528
2010142135
2005202747
Evolution of the population in La Vega: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in La Vega:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):3.4433.33
Population coming from outside the State of Oaxaca:0.00%0.00%
Illiterate population:28.57%37.14%
Illiterate population (men):14.29%33.33%
Illiterate population (women):14.29%42.86%
Schooling level:4.32.65
Schooling level (men):4.823
Schooling level (women):3.672.11
Indigenous culture data in La Vega:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:100.00%100.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:82.14%91.43%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:10.71%25.71%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of La Vega, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Oaxaca, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in La Vega:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:10.71%34.29%
Employed population over 12 years (men):20.00%57.14%
Employed population over 12 years (women):0.00%0.00%
Number of inhabited private housings:712
Homes with electricity:100.00%36.36%
Homes with piped water:85.71%36.36%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:0.00%54.55%
Homes with a radio:28.57%36.36%
Homes with a television:14.29%36.36%
Homes with a refrigerator:71.43%9.09%
Homes with a washing machine:0.00%0.00%
Homes with a car:0.00%0.00%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:0.00%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:0.00%0.00%
Homes with cell phones:42.86%0.00%
Homes with Internet:0.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in La Vega (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Oaxaca, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of La Vega

Amazing satellite GPS maps of La Vega, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of San Pedro Ixcatlán. You can search free satellite map (2024) of La Vega.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Vega

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

Want to know what to see in La Vega if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy La Vega.
Las mejores montes de La Vega para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro Visor (179 meters): 8.3 km walk (172 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro Colorado (238 meters): 15.7 km walk (255 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro Verde (267 meters): 14.0 km walk (171 minutes), heading Northeast.
Magical Towns to visit when in La Vega:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of La Vega?:
  • Loma Bonita (293 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the East (2 minutes by car)
  • San Pedro Ixcatlán (3440 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southwest (3 minutes by car)
  • Rincón Bonito (188 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southeast (4 minutes by car)
  • Loma San Juan (113 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the South (4 minutes by car)
This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of La Vega (Oaxaca)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town La Vega (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)325
Youth (6-14 years)123
Adults (15-59 years)7815
Elderly (60+ years)235

#7 Pictures of La Vega

Would you like to see what this town looks like and enjoy landscape pictures of La Vega? 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 Vega.

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#9 Other towns in the Municipality of San Pedro Ixcatlán

  1. Arroyo Murciélago (541 inhabitants)
  2. Cerro Arena (- inhabitants)
  3. Cerro Benito Juárez (161 inhabitants)
  4. Cerro Quemado (1243 inhabitants)
  5. El Progreso (872 inhabitants)
  6. La Cabeza de Tílpam (469 inhabitants)
  7. La Laguna (267 inhabitants)
  8. La Luna (139 inhabitants)
  9. La Raya de Ixcatlán (364 inhabitants)
  10. La Vega (28 inhabitants)
  11. Loma Coyol San Martín (- inhabitants)
  12. Loma San Juan (113 inhabitants)
  13. Paso Naranjo (- inhabitants)
  14. San Felipe Tílpam (1326 inhabitants)
  15. San Pedro Ixcatlán (3440 inhabitants)