Las Garrochas (Oaxaca)

Maps, pictures and statistics of Las Garrochas, a beautiful small village of 50 inhabitants of the State of Oaxaca

The town of Las Garrochas (Oaxaca) belongs to the municipality of Santa María Colotepec. There are 50 inhabitants and it is 68 meters altitude. It's a beach town: the beach of Playa Zicatela is 12 km away. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #55 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Las Garrochas, 100% of the inhabitants are catholic and 20% 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 10.2 kilometers from Brisas de Zicatela, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Northwest direction. In addition, it is located at 5.6 kilometers from Santa María Colotepec, which is the capital of the municipality, in the East 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

How to get to the town of Las Garrochas in Oaxaca? 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 Garrochas.

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#2 The population of Las Garrochas (Oaxaca) is 50 inhabitants

Population data in Las Garrochas (Oaxaca)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020222850
2010352560
2005312556
Evolution of the population in Las Garrochas: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Las Garrochas:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.712.00
Population coming from outside the State of Oaxaca:4.00%1.67%
Illiterate population:4.00%10.00%
Illiterate population (men):2.00%12.00%
Illiterate population (women):2.00%8.57%
Schooling level:6.264.88
Schooling level (men):6.094.17
Schooling level (women):6.455.42
Indigenous culture data in Las Garrochas:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:34.00%16.67%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:10.00%5.00%
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 Garrochas, 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 Las Garrochas:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:52.00%30.00%
Employed population over 12 years (men):71.43%60.00%
Employed population over 12 years (women):27.27%8.57%
Number of inhabited private housings:1516
Homes with electricity:93.33%93.75%
Homes with piped water:93.33%31.25%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:93.33%75.00%
Homes with a radio:73.33%81.25%
Homes with a television:46.67%62.50%
Homes with a refrigerator:86.67%62.50%
Homes with a washing machine:20.00%12.50%
Homes with a car:46.67%43.75%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:0.00%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:0.00%12.50%
Homes with cell phones:66.67%56.25%
Homes with Internet:6.67%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Las Garrochas (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 Las Garrochas

With the satellite map of Las Garrochas 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 Santa María Colotepec. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Las Garrochas.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Las Garrochas

It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of Las Garrochas, but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to Las Garrochas so you can contact them:

#5 What to do in Las Garrochas

Want to know what to see in Las Garrochas if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Las Garrochas.
The best beaches in Las Garrochas to enjoy water sports:
  • Playa Zicatela: A 12 km walk (114 minutes) or 13 minutes by car, heading Northwest.
  • Playa Bachoco: A 18 km walk (238 minutes) or 23 minutes by car, heading Northwest.
Mountains in Las Garrochas for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro Ocote (511 meters): 12.6 km walk (200 minutes), heading North.
  • Cerro La Cebadilla (678 meters): 13.6 km walk (182 minutes), heading North.
  • Cerro Palma Sola (675 meters): 15.2 km walk (314 minutes), heading Northeast.
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Las Garrochas?:
  • Los Naranjos (Los Naranjos Uno) (12 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the South (3 minutes by car)
  • Ventanilla (649 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southeast (4 minutes by car)
  • Aguaje Ramírez (128 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the East (4 minutes by car)
  • Las Torres (32 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Northwest (6 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 Garrochas (Oaxaca)

In Las Garrochas 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 Garrochas, 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 Garrochas (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)055
Youth (6-14 years)213
Adults (15-59 years)191837
Elderly (60+ years)145

#7 Pictures of Las Garrochas

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

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#8 The Postal Code of Las Garrochas (Oaxaca) is 70938

Are you going to send a letter to Las Garrochas? Do you have a friend in Las Garrochas and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Las Garrochas consists of the following 5 digits: 70938. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Las Garrochas ("70") correspond to the state code of Oaxaca, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.

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#11 Other towns in the Municipality of Santa María Colotepec

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  2. Arroyo del Zapote (190 inhabitants)
  3. Barrio Nuevo (63 inhabitants)
  4. Charco Seco (117 inhabitants)
  5. Colonia Libertad (981 inhabitants)
  6. Corozalito (89 inhabitants)
  7. El Malucano (273 inhabitants)
  8. Junta del Potrero (117 inhabitants)
  9. La Caoba (3 inhabitants)
  10. La Quebradora (La Bomba) (215 inhabitants)
  11. Las Torres (32 inhabitants)
  12. Los Naranjos (Los Naranjos Uno) (12 inhabitants)
  13. Paso Limón (18 inhabitants)
  14. Valdeflores (259 inhabitants)
  15. Valdeflores Segunda Sección (271 inhabitants)