Las Garrochas (Durango)
We have collected many facts about the small village of Las Garrochas, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.
So you will learn about this incredible town of 137 inhabitants of Durango.
The town of Las Garrochas (Durango) belongs to the municipality of Tamazula. There are 137 inhabitants and it is 410 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Cosalá is 62 minutes away by car (45 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #33 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In Las Garrochas, 90% of the inhabitants are catholic and 43% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.
The town of Las Garrochas is located at 59.2 kilometers from Tamazula de Victoria, 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 Garrochas.
#1 Where is Las Garrochas? How to go? Map
Location map of Las Garrochas in Durango: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Las Garrochas, which is marked with the following symbol 
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#2 The population of Las Garrochas (Durango) is 137 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 70 | 67 | 137 |
| 2010 | 69 | 71 | 140 |
| 2005 | 56 | 69 | 125 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 3.04 | 8.45 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Durango: | 39.42% | 33.57% |
| Illiterate population: | 8.76% | 7.86% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 5.11% | 8.45% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 3.65% | 7.25% |
| Schooling level: | 5.86 | 4.78 |
| Schooling level (men): | 5.62 | 4.98 |
| Schooling level (women): | 6.1 | 4.54 |
| 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% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Tamazula (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 25.55% | 25.71% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 49.25% | 50.70% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 2.86% | 0.00% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 28 | 36 |
| Homes with electricity: | 100.00% | 78.26% |
| Homes with piped water: | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 32.14% | 34.78% |
| Homes with a radio: | 0.00% | 21.74% |
| Homes with a television: | 57.14% | 21.74% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 57.14% | 4.35% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 42.86% | 4.35% |
| Homes with a car: | 21.43% | 0.00% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 3.57% | 0.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 32.14% | 0.00% |
| Homes with Internet: | 3.57% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Las Garrochas
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Las Garrochas, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Tamazula. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Las Garrochas.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Las Garrochas
Many people want to stay in the town of Las Garrochas 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:- HACIENDA LOS PADILLA: 40 km away, direction Southwest (34 minutes by car)
- GUACAMAYAS CAMPESTRE: 46 km away, direction Southwest (33 minutes by car)
- HOTEL QUINTA MINERA: 52 km away, direction Southwest (41 minutes by car)
- HOTEL REGINA: 50 km away, direction Southwest (37 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Las Garrochas
A weekend in Las Garrochas and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Las Garrochas and surroundings to find the best destinations.Mountains in Las Garrochas for hiking and trails:
- Cerro La Calera (1052 meters): 6.8 km walk (92 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Los Ocotes (1345 meters): 6.3 km walk (97 minutes), heading Southwest.
- Cerro La Junta (1301 meters): 7.5 km walk (98 minutes), heading North.
- Cerro Las Palmas (929 meters): 7.3 km walk (146 minutes), heading West.
- Cosalá (Sinaloa): Don't miss "Capilla de Guadalupe", 62 km, heading Southwest (45 minutes by car)
- Las Lajas (188 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southwest (4 minutes by car)
- El Guayabón (41 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Southeast (6 minutes by car)
- El Palmar (63 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Southeast (7 minutes by car)
- La Cruz (49 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Southwest (7 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Las Garrochas (Durango)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Las Garrochas 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 Garrochas there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 11 | 11 | 22 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 17 | 14 | 31 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 36 | 35 | 71 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 6 | 7 | 13 |
#7 Pictures of Las Garrochas
In order for you to enjoy nature around Las Garrochas, 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 Garrochas, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
Disfrute con las fotos de Las Garrochas en este enlace
#8 The Postal Code of Las Garrochas (Durango) is 34598
Do you want to know the Postal Code of Las Garrochas 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: 34598. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Las Garrochas ("34") correspond to the State of Durango, 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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#10 Schools in Las Garrochas
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