Las Mariposas (Las Flores)

The most complete information about the small village of Las Mariposas (Las Flores) (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.

Did you know that this town in Durango has 69 inhabitants?

The town of Las Mariposas (Las Flores) belongs to the municipality of Mezquital (State of Durango). There are 69 inhabitants and it is 2,323 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #173 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Las Mariposas (Las Flores), 100% of the inhabitants are catholic and 0% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

The town of Las Mariposas (Las Flores) is located at 74.0 kilometers from San Francisco del Mezquital, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Northwest direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Las Mariposas (Las Flores).

#1 Where is Las Mariposas (Las Flores)? How to go? Map

Location map of Las Mariposas (Las Flores) in Durango: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Las Mariposas (Las Flores), which is marked with the following symbol Map marker

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#2 The population of Las Mariposas (Las Flores) (Durango) is 69 inhabitants

Population data in Las Mariposas (Las Flores)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020383169
2010232245
2005353772
Evolution of the population in Las Mariposas (Las Flores): Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Las Mariposas (Las Flores):
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):1.654.55
Population coming from outside the State of Durango:0.00%0.00%
Illiterate population:39.13%15.56%
Illiterate population (men):14.49%4.55%
Illiterate population (women):24.64%26.09%
Schooling level:1.873.19
Schooling level (men):2.294.45
Schooling level (women):1.551.80
Indigenous culture data in Las Mariposas (Las Flores):
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:95.65%100.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:79.71%84.44%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:47.83%24.44%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Las Mariposas (Las Flores), compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Durango, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Las Mariposas (Las Flores):
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:2.90%22.22%
Employed population over 12 years (men):3.23%31.82%
Employed population over 12 years (women):2.63%13.04%
Number of inhabited private housings:189
Homes with electricity:27.78%0.00%
Homes with piped water:16.67%0.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:0.00%75.00%
Homes with a radio:5.56%75.00%
Homes with a television:5.56%0.00%
Homes with a refrigerator:0.00%0.00%
Homes with a washing machine:0.00%0.00%
Homes with a car:5.56%50.00%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:0.00%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:0.00%0.00%
Homes with cell phones:0.00%0.00%
Homes with Internet:0.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Las Mariposas (Las Flores) (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Durango, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Las Mariposas (Las Flores)

With the satellite map of Las Mariposas (Las Flores) 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 Mezquital. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Las Mariposas (Las Flores).



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Las Mariposas (Las Flores)

Do you want to stay in Las Mariposas (Las Flores)? We don't have any hotel registered in this town, but you can check in this list of the closest accommodations to Las Mariposas (Las Flores):

#5 What to do in Las Mariposas (Las Flores)

A weekend in Las Mariposas (Las Flores) and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Las Mariposas (Las Flores) and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Las mejores montes de Las Mariposas (Las Flores) para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro Cola (2635 meters): 13.5 km walk (172 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro Sombrero Quemado (2589 meters): 14.7 km walk (200 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro El Quemado (1741 meters): 14.4 km walk (222 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro El Diablo (2150 meters): 19.7 km walk (347 minutes), heading East.
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Las Mariposas (Las Flores)?:
  • Los Veranos (9 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the West (1 minutes by car)
  • Canoas (58 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northeast (2 minutes by car)
  • Las Mesas (59 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the South (3 minutes by car)
  • San Francisco de Ocotán (377 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southeast (3 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 Mariposas (Las Flores) (Durango)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Las Mariposas (Las Flores) 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 Mariposas (Las Flores) there is a generational replacement.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Las Mariposas (Las Flores) (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)6713
Youth (6-14 years)10717
Adults (15-59 years)201636
Elderly (60+ years)213

#7 Pictures of Las Mariposas (Las Flores)

In order for you to enjoy nature around Las Mariposas (Las Flores), 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 Mariposas (Las Flores), 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 Mariposas (Las Flores) (Durango) is 34985

Are you going to send a letter to Las Mariposas (Las Flores)? Do you have a friend in Las Mariposas (Las Flores) and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Las Mariposas (Las Flores) consists of the following 5 digits: 34985. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Las Mariposas (Las Flores) ("34") correspond to the state code of Durango, 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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