Las Playitas (Michoacán)

We have collected many facts about the medium-sized town of Las Playitas, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.

So you will learn about this incredible town of 326 inhabitants of Michoacán.

The town of Las Playitas (Michoacán) belongs to the municipality of Tumbiscatío. There are 326 inhabitants and it is 1,217 meters altitude. It is the most populated town in the position #4 of the whole municipality.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Las Playitas, 99% of the inhabitants are catholic and 79% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

To locate this beautiful town inside the municipality, you must know that Las Playitas is located at 21.5 kilometers (in direction Northwest) from the locality of Tumbiscatío de Ruiz, which is the one that has more inhabitants inside the municipality. With our webpage and with our satelital map that you can find below, you can know where is and visit the surroundings of Las Playitas.

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

How to get to the town of Las Playitas in Michoacán? 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 Playitas.

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#2 The population of Las Playitas (Michoacán) is 326 inhabitants

Population data in Las Playitas (Michoacán)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020164162326
2010191191382
2005190170360
Evolution of the population in Las Playitas: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Las Playitas:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):3.028.90
Population coming from outside the State of Michoacán:2.45%1.05%
Illiterate population:5.21%8.38%
Illiterate population (men):3.37%8.90%
Illiterate population (women):1.84%7.85%
Schooling level:7.015.58
Schooling level (men):6.545.42
Schooling level (women):7.455.75
Indigenous culture data in Las Playitas:
20202010
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%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Las Playitas, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Michoacán, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Las Playitas:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:39.26%30.37%
Employed population over 12 years (men):59.26%45.03%
Employed population over 12 years (women):19.51%15.71%
Number of inhabited private housings:87103
Homes with electricity:98.85%94.51%
Homes with piped water:96.55%97.80%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:95.40%89.01%
Homes with a radio:22.99%28.57%
Homes with a television:88.51%80.22%
Homes with a refrigerator:93.10%78.02%
Homes with a washing machine:79.31%72.53%
Homes with a car:45.98%57.14%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:3.45%3.30%
Homes with landline telephone:0.00%0.00%
Homes with cell phones:82.76%1.10%
Homes with Internet:3.45%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Las Playitas (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Michoacán, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Las Playitas

With the satellite map of Las Playitas 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 Tumbiscatío. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Las Playitas.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Las Playitas

Many people want to stay in the town of Las Playitas 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:

#5 What to do in Las Playitas

Want to know what to see in Las Playitas if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Las Playitas.
Las mejores montes de Las Playitas para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • La Mona (1617 meters): 4.6 km walk (60 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro Frío (2108 meters): 7.1 km walk (107 minutes), heading South.
  • La Magueyera (1999 meters): 8.1 km walk (113 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro Los Chivos (1749 meters): 7.7 km walk (101 minutes), heading North.
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Las Playitas?:
  • Los Paredones (23 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the East (2 minutes by car)
  • La Yerbabuena (40 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southwest (3 minutes by car)
  • Apo el Viejo (21 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the East (6 minutes by car)
  • Las Chambandicuas (10 inhabitants): Located 11 km to the Southeast (15 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 Playitas (Michoacán)

In Las Playitas 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 Playitas, 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 Playitas (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)252449
Youth (6-14 years)263258
Adults (15-59 years)9587182
Elderly (60+ years)181937

#7 Pictures of Las Playitas

In order for you to enjoy nature around Las Playitas, 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 Playitas, 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 Playitas (Michoacán) is 60905

Are you going to send a letter to Las Playitas? Do you have a friend in Las Playitas and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Las Playitas consists of the following 5 digits: 60905. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Las Playitas ("60") correspond to the state code of Michoacán, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.

#9 Vote for Las Playitas as the most beautiful town in Mexico

Do you like Las Playitas or don't you like it very much? Now you can vote for Las Playitas to let everyone know about it. Use these stars ("0" you don't like it much, "5" you like it a lot) to rate it with your opinion.

Average Rating: 5.0/5
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#10 Schools in Las Playitas

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#11 Other towns in the Municipality of Tumbiscatío

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  2. Cerro Blanco (- inhabitants)
  3. El Aguacatito (- inhabitants)
  4. El Chupadero (- inhabitants)
  5. El Picacho (- inhabitants)
  6. El Pinzán (2 inhabitants)
  7. Guayabillas (- inhabitants)
  8. La Encinera (19 inhabitants)
  9. La Gregoria (4 inhabitants)
  10. La Pantomima (5 inhabitants)
  11. La Sidra (14 inhabitants)
  12. Las Playitas (- inhabitants)
  13. Palo Dulce (- inhabitants)
  14. Potrerillos de Coria (La Loma) (265 inhabitants)
  15. Tierra de Bueyes (Tierra de Juárez) (32 inhabitants)