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Las Mesas (Durango)

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So you will learn about this incredible town of 19 inhabitants of Durango.

The town of Las Mesas (Durango) belongs to the municipality of Mezquital. There are 19 inhabitants and it is 1,523 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #346 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Las Mesas, there is a percentage of 100% of indigenous population and 0% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Las Mesas? They are at the bottom of this page.

The town of Las Mesas is located at 78.3 kilometers from San Francisco del Mezquital, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the North direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Las Mesas.

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

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

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#2 The population of Las Mesas (Durango) is 19 inhabitants

Population data in Las Mesas (Durango)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020	12	7	19
2010	9	11	20
2005			11

Evolution of the population in Las Mesas: Total   Men   Women

Other demographic data in Las Mesas:

	2020	2010
Fertility rate (children per woman):	2.63	9.09
Population coming from outside the State of Durango:	0.00%	0.00%
Illiterate population:	36.84%	35.00%
Illiterate population (men):	10.53%	9.09%
Illiterate population (women):	26.32%	66.67%
Schooling level:	4.17	1.36
Schooling level (men):	5.4	3
Schooling level (women):	3.29	0

Indigenous culture data in Las Mesas:

	2020	2010
Percentage of indigenous population:	100.00%	100.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:	94.74%	95.00%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:	52.63%	35.00%

Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Las Mesas, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Durango, and in the country as a whole.

Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Mezquital (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.

Unemployment, economy and housing data in Las Mesas:

	2020	2010
Employed population over 12 years:	0.00%	0.00%
Employed population over 12 years (men):	0.00%	0.00%
Employed population over 12 years (women):	0.00%	0.00%
Number of inhabited private housings:	4	3
Homes with electricity:	50.00%	0.00%
Homes with piped water:	0.00%	0.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:	0.00%	0.00%
Homes with a radio:	0.00%	33.33%
Homes with a television:	0.00%	33.33%
Homes with a refrigerator:	0.00%	0.00%
Homes with a washing machine:	0.00%	0.00%
Homes with a car:	0.00%	0.00%
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 Mesas (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 Mesas

With the satellite map of Las Mesas 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 Mesas.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Las Mesas

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

• HOTEL LAS MORAS: 70 km away, direction East (55 minutes by car)
• HOTEL HUEXUQUILLAN: 70 km away, direction East (57 minutes by car)
• HOTEL AZTECA: 78 km away, direction East (58 minutes by car)
• HOTEL MANANTIAL: 75 km away, direction East (59 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in Las Mesas

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

• Mesa Conejos (1793 meters): 4.3 km walk (76 minutes), heading Northwest.
• Cerro La Cintura (1750 meters): 4.1 km walk (52 minutes), heading North.
• Cerro Gordo (2003 meters): 5.7 km walk (107 minutes), heading South.
• Cerro El Navío (2181 meters): 7.0 km walk (127 minutes), heading Southeast.

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

• Los Balones (6 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northwest (1 minutes by car)
• Murciélagos (15 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the East (1 minutes by car)
• Peñas Coloradas (15 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the South (2 minutes by car)
• Los Metates (23 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the South (3 minutes by car)

This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Pictures of Las Mesas

In order for you to enjoy nature around Las Mesas, 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 Mesas, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#7 The Postal Code of Las Mesas (Durango) is 34977

Are you going to send a letter to Las Mesas? Do you have a friend in Las Mesas and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Las Mesas consists of the following 5 digits: 34977. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Las Mesas ("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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In the following links you can check the list of the best (and most beautiful) towns in Mexico and the State of Durango, by popular vote:
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