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Las Galeras (Michoacán)

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

So you will learn about this incredible town of 29 inhabitants of Michoacán.

The town of Las Galeras (Michoacán) belongs to the municipality of Hidalgo. There are 29 inhabitants and it is 2,025 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Mineral de Angangueo is 54 minutes away by car (39 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #124 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Las Galeras, 14% of the inhabitants are catholic and 67% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

Do you want to locate the town of Las Galeras? You can find it at 6.7 kilometers, in direction Northeast, from the town of Ciudad Hidalgo, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Las Galeras through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

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

How to get to the town of Las Galeras in Michoacán? 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 Las Galeras.

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#2 The population of Las Galeras (Michoacán) is 29 inhabitants

Population data in Las Galeras (Michoacán)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020	17	12	29
2010	30	16	46
2005	24	12	36

Evolution of the population in Las Galeras: Total   Men   Women

Other demographic data in Las Galeras:

	2020	2010
Fertility rate (children per woman):	3	0.00
Population coming from outside the State of Michoacán:	0.00%	0.00%
Illiterate population:	10.34%	4.35%
Illiterate population (men):	6.90%	0.00%
Illiterate population (women):	3.45%	6.67%
Schooling level:	6.43	5.97
Schooling level (men):	4.78	5.64
Schooling level (women):	7.67	6.16

Indigenous culture data in Las Galeras:

	2020	2010
Percentage of indigenous population:	0.00%	0.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:	0.00%	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 Las Galeras, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Michoacán, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Las Galeras:

	2020	2010
Employed population over 12 years:	27.59%	23.91%
Employed population over 12 years (men):	50.00%	56.25%
Employed population over 12 years (women):	11.76%	6.67%
Number of inhabited private housings:	9	14
Homes with electricity:	100.00%	81.82%
Homes with piped water:	100.00%	100.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:	100.00%	81.82%
Homes with a radio:	33.33%	72.73%
Homes with a television:	88.89%	81.82%
Homes with a refrigerator:	77.78%	63.64%
Homes with a washing machine:	66.67%	72.73%
Homes with a car:	66.67%	63.64%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:	11.11%	0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:	0.00%	0.00%
Homes with cell phones:	100.00%	72.73%
Homes with Internet:	11.11%	0.00%

Comparison of percentages of single persons in Las Galeras (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Michoacán, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Las Galeras

With the satellite map of Las Galeras 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 Hidalgo. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Las Galeras.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Las Galeras

Many people want to stay in the town of Las Galeras 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:

• EL MESON: 7 km away, direction North (6 minutes by car)
• HOTEL HACIENDA LOS ÁLAMOS: 8 km away, direction Northwest (6 minutes by car)
• MOTEL ARBOLEDAS: 9 km away, direction Northwest (7 minutes by car)
• HOTEL LICHA: 8 km away, direction North (6 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in Las Galeras

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Las Galeras? The list of the best places to visit in Las Galeras and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de Las Galeras para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:

• Calabacillas (2143 meters): 1.6 km walk (24 minutes), heading Northwest.
• El Padre (2601 meters): 2.4 km walk (42 minutes), heading Southeast.
• El Fraile (2842 meters): 3.0 km walk (40 minutes), heading Southwest.
• La Rosa (2452 meters): 4.5 km walk (73 minutes), heading West.

Magical Towns to visit when in Las Galeras:

• Mineral de Angangueo (Michoacán de Ocampo): Don't miss "Parroquia de San Simón Celador", 54 km, heading East (39 minutes by car)

Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Las Galeras?:

• La Huerta (73 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the West (1 minutes by car)
• Huaniqueo (446 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the North (2 minutes by car)
• La Ci�nega de Huaniqueo (25 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northeast (2 minutes by car)
• La Ciénega (79 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the North (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 Las Galeras (Michoacán)

In Las Galeras 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 Las Galeras, 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.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Las Galeras (inhabitants year 2020)

Age range	Number of women	Number of men	Total population
Infants (0-5 years)	3	1	4
Youth (6-14 years)	2	2	4
Adults (15-59 years)	9	6	15
Elderly (60+ years)	3	3	6

#7 Pictures of Las Galeras

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