Las Galeras (Hidalgo)

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So you will learn about this incredible town of 74 inhabitants of Hidalgo.

The town of Las Galeras (Hidalgo) belongs to the municipality of Singuilucan. There are 74 inhabitants and it is 2,681 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Acaxochitlán is 54 minutes away by car (43 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #41 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Las Galeras, there is a percentage of 0% of indigenous population and 60% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Las Galeras? They are at the bottom of this page.

The town of Las Galeras is located at 14.2 kilometers from Singuilucan, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the East direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Las Galeras.

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

How to get to the town of Las Galeras in Hidalgo? 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 (Hidalgo) is 74 inhabitants

Population data in Las Galeras (Hidalgo)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020403474
2010464389
2005393271
Evolution of the population in Las Galeras: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Las Galeras:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.611.63
Population coming from outside the State of Hidalgo:1.35%1.12%
Illiterate population:8.11%13.48%
Illiterate population (men):2.70%11.63%
Illiterate population (women):5.41%15.22%
Schooling level:6.654.48
Schooling level (men):6.855.18
Schooling level (women):6.483.75
Indigenous culture data in Las Galeras:
20202010
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 Hidalgo, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Las Galeras:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:62.16%26.97%
Employed population over 12 years (men):73.53%55.81%
Employed population over 12 years (women):52.50%0.00%
Number of inhabited private housings:2030
Homes with electricity:100.00%100.00%
Homes with piped water:100.00%85.19%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:90.00%59.26%
Homes with a radio:55.00%74.07%
Homes with a television:95.00%85.19%
Homes with a refrigerator:100.00%55.56%
Homes with a washing machine:55.00%40.74%
Homes with a car:80.00%51.85%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:5.00%3.70%
Homes with landline telephone:10.00%14.81%
Homes with cell phones:60.00%25.93%
Homes with Internet:20.00%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 Hidalgo, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Las Galeras

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Las Galeras, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Singuilucan. You can search free satellite map (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:

#5 What to do in Las Galeras

A weekend in Las Galeras and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Las Galeras and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Mountains in Las Galeras for hiking and trails:
  • Volcan Coatzetzengo (2915 meters): 2.9 km walk (58 minutes), heading East.
  • Cerro San Ignacio (2915 meters): 4.0 km walk (80 minutes), heading North.
  • Volcán El Agua (2951 meters): 3.2 km walk (45 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • Volcán Seco (2930 meters): 4.0 km walk (59 minutes), heading Northwest.
Magical Towns to visit when in Las Galeras:Other towns near Las Galeras:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of Las Galeras (Hidalgo)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town Las Galeras (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)8412
Youth (6-14 years)347
Adults (15-59 years)201838
Elderly (60+ years)9817

#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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#8 The Postal Code of Las Galeras (Hidalgo) is 43784

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Las Galeras 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: 43784. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Las Galeras ("43") 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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#11 Other towns in the Municipality of Singuilucan

  1. Cerro Colorado (16 inhabitants)
  2. El Paraíso (9 inhabitants)
  3. El Sueño (Los Morales) (4 inhabitants)
  4. El Tesoro (- inhabitants)
  5. Hacienda Alfajayucan (49 inhabitants)
  6. La Estancia (La Mora) (34 inhabitants)
  7. La Ladrillera (2 inhabitants)
  8. La Reforma (San Isidro) (9 inhabitants)
  9. Los Ángeles (La Paila) (5 inhabitants)
  10. Los Olvera (- inhabitants)
  11. Monte Quieto (11 inhabitants)
  12. San Nicolás Tecoaco (97 inhabitants)
  13. Segundas Lajas (616 inhabitants)
  14. Texcaltitla (250 inhabitants)
  15. Tres Moneras (- inhabitants)