Las Tortugas (Nayarit)

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The town of Las Tortugas (Nayarit) belongs to the municipality of Del Nayar. There are 12 inhabitants and it is 2,062 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #271 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

The town of Las Tortugas is located at 36.7 kilometers from Jesús María, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Southwest direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Las Tortugas.

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

Online map of Las Tortugas in Nayarit, with an interactive cartography with which you can see closely the town, centered on Map marker

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#2 The population of Las Tortugas (Nayarit) is 12 inhabitants

Population data in Las Tortugas (Nayarit)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
202012
20109918
2005131225
Evolution of the population in Las Tortugas: Total   Men   Women

According to the 2010 official census, in the town there were 9 males and 9 females. The female/male ratio is 1.000, and the birth rate is 3.43 children per woman. Of the total population, 0.00% comes from outside the State of Nayarit. 55.56% of the population is illiterate (44.44% of men and 66.67% of women). The education level is 1.33 (0.80 in men and 1.71 in women).

Indigenous culture in Las Tortugas
100.00% of the population is indigenous, and 88.89% of the inhabitants speak one of the indigenous languages. 38.89% of the population speaks one of the indigineous languages, but not Spanish.

Unemployment and the economy in Las Tortugas
5.56% of the inhabitants (more than 12 years) are economically active (11.11% of the men, and 0.00% of the women).

Housing and infrastructure in Las Tortugas
In Las Tortugas there are 7 housings. 0.00% of the housings have electricity, 0.00% have piped water, 0.00% have toilet or restroom, 33.33% have a radio receiver, 0.00% a television, 0.00% a fridge, 0.00% a washing-machine, 0.00% a car or a van, 0.00% a personal computer, 0.00% a landline telephone, 0.00% mobile phone, and 0.00% Internet access.

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#3 Satellite photo of Las Tortugas

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Las Tortugas, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Del Nayar. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Las Tortugas.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Las Tortugas

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

#5 What to do in Las Tortugas

Want to know what to see in Las Tortugas if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Las Tortugas.
Las mejores montes de Las Tortugas para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro La Enramada (2128 meters): 2.3 km walk (31 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro Santa Teresa (2212 meters): 2.3 km walk (38 minutes), heading West.
  • Cerro Los Cuervos (2146 meters): 6.6 km walk (106 minutes), heading East.
  • Cerro Terakuapua (2073 meters): 5.8 km walk (73 minutes), heading Southeast.
Other towns near Las Tortugas:
  • Santa Anita del Bajío (37 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southwest (2 minutes by car)
  • La Puerta (30 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northwest (4 minutes by car)
  • Santa Anita (88 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the West (5 minutes by car)
  • Santana del Bajío (20 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northwest (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 Tortugas (Nayarit)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Las Tortugas 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 Tortugas there is a generational replacement.

#7 Pictures of Las Tortugas

In order for you to enjoy nature around Las Tortugas, 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 Tortugas, 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 Tortugas (Nayarit) is 63540

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Las Tortugas so that you can send postal packages and letters with complete confidence that they will arrive at their destination? Write down the following 5 digits: 63540. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Las Tortugas ("63") correspond to the State of Nayarit, and the last three identify the town itself. As a curiosity, there may be several locations in the same State with the same Post Code.

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  7. El Trigalillo (11 inhabitants)
  8. La Cuesta (44 inhabitants)
  9. La Nanchilera (12 inhabitants)
  10. La Ventanilla (35 inhabitants)
  11. Las Guacamayas (249 inhabitants)
  12. Los Ciruelitos (- inhabitants)
  13. Naute (5 inhabitants)
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  15. Tres Viejos (- inhabitants)