Las Balsas (Puebla)

Maps, pictures and statistics of Las Balsas, a beautiful large village of 580 inhabitants of the State of Puebla

The town of Las Balsas (Puebla) belongs to the municipality of Francisco Z. Mena. There are 580 inhabitants and it is 230 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #8 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Las Balsas, there is a percentage of 73% of indigenous population and 40% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Las Balsas? They are at the bottom of this page.

The town of Las Balsas is located at 7.9 kilometers from Metlaltoyuca, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Northeast direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Las Balsas.

#1 Where is Las Balsas? How to go? Map

Online map of Las Balsas in Puebla, with an interactive cartography with which you can see closely the town, centered on Map marker

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#2 The population of Las Balsas (Puebla) is 580 inhabitants

Population data in Las Balsas (Puebla)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020304276580
2010262243505
2005307270577
Evolution of the population in Las Balsas: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Las Balsas:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):3.388.64
Population coming from outside the State of Puebla:9.66%3.56%
Illiterate population:14.83%13.47%
Illiterate population (men):5.86%8.64%
Illiterate population (women):8.97%17.94%
Schooling level:6.695.58
Schooling level (men):6.85.82
Schooling level (women):6.595.37
Indigenous culture data in Las Balsas:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:73.10%66.14%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:44.31%40.40%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.52%0.59%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Las Balsas, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Puebla, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Las Balsas:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:50.34%24.75%
Employed population over 12 years (men):73.19%46.91%
Employed population over 12 years (women):29.61%4.20%
Number of inhabited private housings:195181
Homes with electricity:97.44%95.17%
Homes with piped water:2.05%3.45%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:28.21%99.31%
Homes with a radio:66.15%81.38%
Homes with a television:77.44%79.31%
Homes with a refrigerator:77.44%51.72%
Homes with a washing machine:26.15%11.03%
Homes with a car:13.33%6.90%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:3.08%0.69%
Homes with landline telephone:7.18%2.07%
Homes with cell phones:40.00%1.38%
Homes with Internet:2.56%0.69%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Las Balsas (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Puebla, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Las Balsas

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Las Balsas, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Francisco Z. Mena. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Las Balsas.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Las Balsas

Many people want to stay in the town of Las Balsas 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 Las Balsas

Want to know what to see in Las Balsas if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Las Balsas.
Mountains in Las Balsas for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro El Trastumbe (434 meters): 3.5 km walk (62 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro La Virgen (469 meters): 4.5 km walk (75 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro Cuachichoco (443 meters): 4.8 km walk (94 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • Loma El Ratón (237 meters): 6.4 km walk (81 minutes), heading Southeast.
Other towns near Las Balsas:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of Las Balsas (Puebla)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Las Balsas 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 Las Balsas there is a generational replacement.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Las Balsas (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)212243
Youth (6-14 years)462975
Adults (15-59 years)131132263
Elderly (60+ years)10693199

#7 Pictures of Las Balsas

In order for you to enjoy nature around Las Balsas, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Las Balsas, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.

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#8 The Postal Code of Las Balsas (Puebla) is 73014

Are you going to send a letter to Las Balsas? Do you have a friend in Las Balsas and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Las Balsas consists of the following 5 digits: 73014. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Las Balsas ("73") correspond to the state code of Puebla, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.

#9 Vote for Las Balsas as the most beautiful town in Mexico

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#11 Other towns in the Municipality of Francisco Z. Mena

  1. Arroyo Grande (2 inhabitants)
  2. Cerco de Piedra (331 inhabitants)
  3. El Humo (- inhabitants)
  4. El Laberinto (113 inhabitants)
  5. El Mangal (- inhabitants)
  6. El Pichol (- inhabitants)
  7. La Esperanza (117 inhabitants)
  8. La Flora (3 inhabitants)
  9. La Isla (1 inhabitants)
  10. La Mina (281 inhabitants)
  11. Las Lomas (11 inhabitants)
  12. Palma Quemada (3 inhabitants)
  13. Salsipuedes (146 inhabitants)
  14. Tres Marías (3 inhabitants)
  15. Vegas de Tecomate (- inhabitants)