Las Palmas (Oaxaca)

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

Did you know that this town in Oaxaca has 63 inhabitants?

The town of Las Palmas (Oaxaca) belongs to the municipality of San Sebastián Río Hondo. There are 63 inhabitants and it is 2,666 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #12 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Las Palmas, there is a percentage of 17% of indigenous population and 59% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Las Palmas? They are at the bottom of this page.

The town of Las Palmas is located at 1.3 kilometers from San Sebastián Río Hondo, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Southesast direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Las Palmas.

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

How to get to the town of Las Palmas 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 Palmas.

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#2 The population of Las Palmas (Oaxaca) is 63 inhabitants

Population data in Las Palmas (Oaxaca)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020323163
2010352762
2005182139
Evolution of the population in Las Palmas: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Las Palmas:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.5911.11
Population coming from outside the State of Oaxaca:0.00%0.00%
Illiterate population:4.76%9.68%
Illiterate population (men):3.17%11.11%
Illiterate population (women):1.59%8.57%
Schooling level:6.896.15
Schooling level (men):7.266.05
Schooling level (women):6.486.22
Indigenous culture data in Las Palmas:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:17.46%3.23%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:3.17%3.23%
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 Palmas, 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 Palmas:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:36.51%24.19%
Employed population over 12 years (men):58.06%51.85%
Employed population over 12 years (women):15.62%2.86%
Number of inhabited private housings:1718
Homes with electricity:100.00%93.75%
Homes with piped water:100.00%37.50%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:11.76%100.00%
Homes with a radio:23.53%62.50%
Homes with a television:88.24%75.00%
Homes with a refrigerator:17.65%12.50%
Homes with a washing machine:23.53%0.00%
Homes with a car:23.53%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:58.82%0.00%
Homes with Internet:35.29%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Las Palmas (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 Palmas

With the satellite map of Las Palmas 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 San Sebastián Río Hondo. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Las Palmas.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Las Palmas

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

#5 What to do in Las Palmas

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Las Palmas? The list of the best places to visit in Las Palmas and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de Las Palmas para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro La Cruz (2679 meters): 3.8 km walk (46 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro La Cervatana (3074 meters): 3.3 km walk (45 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro La Mole (2677 meters): 4.2 km walk (53 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro Piedra Manchada (2622 meters): 4.8 km walk (85 minutes), heading West.
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Las Palmas?:
  • El Portillo (63 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the West (2 minutes by car)
  • San Sebastián Río Hondo (1124 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southwest (2 minutes by car)
  • Pueblo Viejo (58 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southeast (2 minutes by car)
  • Tres Ocotes (238 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northeast (2 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 Palmas (Oaxaca)

In Las Palmas 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 Palmas, 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 Palmas (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)358
Youth (6-14 years)8210
Adults (15-59 years)182139
Elderly (60+ years)336

#7 Pictures of Las Palmas

In order for you to enjoy nature around Las Palmas, 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 Palmas, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.

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#9 Other towns in the Municipality of San Sebastián Río Hondo

  1. Ampliación San Sebastián (113 inhabitants)
  2. Cieneguilla (970 inhabitants)
  3. El Jefe (105 inhabitants)
  4. El Portillo (63 inhabitants)
  5. Exteve (- inhabitants)
  6. La Fábrica (94 inhabitants)
  7. Las Palmas (63 inhabitants)
  8. Piedra Negra (163 inhabitants)
  9. Pueblo Viejo (58 inhabitants)
  10. Río Molino (162 inhabitants)
  11. Río San José (69 inhabitants)
  12. San Bernardo (448 inhabitants)
  13. San Felipe Cieneguilla (532 inhabitants)
  14. San Sebastián Río Hondo (1124 inhabitants)
  15. Tres Ocotes (238 inhabitants)