Loma Bonita (Oaxaca)
Learn about medium-sized town of Loma Bonita through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 336 inhabitants of the State of Oaxaca
The town of Loma Bonita (Oaxaca) belongs to the municipality of Santa María Colotepec. There are 336 inhabitants and it is 73 meters altitude. It's a beach town: the beach of Playa Zicatela is 8 km away. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #10 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In Loma Bonita, there is a percentage of 8% of indigenous population and 43% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Loma Bonita? They are at the bottom of this page.
The town of Loma Bonita is located at 9.6 kilometers from Brisas de Zicatela, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the West direction. In addition, it is located at 5.6 kilometers from Santa María Colotepec, which is the capital of the municipality, in the South direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Loma Bonita.
#1 Where is Loma Bonita? How to go? Map
Location map of Loma Bonita in Oaxaca: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Loma Bonita, which is marked with the following symbol 
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#2 The population of Loma Bonita (Oaxaca) is 336 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 177 | 159 | 336 |
| 2010 | 155 | 139 | 294 |
| 2005 | 149 | 151 | 300 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.72 | 6.47 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Oaxaca: | 0.00% | 1.36% |
| Illiterate population: | 13.69% | 12.59% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 5.65% | 6.47% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 8.04% | 18.06% |
| Schooling level: | 6.4 | 4.98 |
| Schooling level (men): | 6.65 | 5.35 |
| Schooling level (women): | 6.16 | 4.63 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 8.33% | 18.37% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 3.87% | 4.76% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 0.30% | 0.00% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Santa María Colotepec (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 27.68% | 32.99% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 45.28% | 53.24% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 11.86% | 14.84% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 90 | 70 |
| Homes with electricity: | 88.89% | 95.52% |
| Homes with piped water: | 87.78% | 28.36% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 61.11% | 95.52% |
| Homes with a radio: | 35.56% | 55.22% |
| Homes with a television: | 45.56% | 77.61% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 61.11% | 59.70% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 38.89% | 16.42% |
| Homes with a car: | 8.89% | 13.43% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 8.89% | 2.99% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 1.11% | 2.99% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 43.33% | 23.88% |
| Homes with Internet: | 6.67% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Loma Bonita
With the satellite map of Loma Bonita 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 Santa María Colotepec. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Loma Bonita.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Loma Bonita
Many people want to stay in the town of Loma Bonita 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:- HOSTAL NAHUAL: 6 km away, direction Southwest (4 minutes by car)
- BUNGALOS SANTIAGO: 6 km away, direction Southwest (5 minutes by car)
- HOSTAL: 6 km away, direction Southwest (4 minutes by car)
- HOTEL YURIMAR: 6 km away, direction Southwest (4 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Loma Bonita
Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Loma Bonita? The list of the best places to visit in Loma Bonita and nearby locations.The best beaches in Loma Bonita to enjoy water sports:
- Playa Zicatela: A 8 km walk (73 minutes) or 8 minutes by car, heading Southwest.
- Playa Bachoco: A 10 km walk (100 minutes) or 12 minutes by car, heading West.
- Cerro La Cebadilla (678 meters): 5.5 km walk (114 minutes), heading North.
- Cerro Ocote (511 meters): 6.7 km walk (115 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Cerro Las Palmitas (510 meters): 11.9 km walk (170 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Cerro El Caballo (783 meters): 16.4 km walk (289 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Colonia Nuevo Amanecer (381 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the West (3 minutes by car)
- La Nopalera (84 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the South (4 minutes by car)
- La Unión (274 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Northwest (5 minutes by car)
- El Malucano (273 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southeast (5 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Loma Bonita (Oaxaca)
In Loma Bonita 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 Loma Bonita, 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.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 22 | 28 | 50 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 39 | 23 | 62 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 98 | 89 | 187 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 18 | 19 | 37 |
#7 Pictures of Loma Bonita
In order for you to enjoy nature around Loma Bonita, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Loma Bonita, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#8 The Postal Code of Loma Bonita (Oaxaca) is 70938
Are you going to send a letter to Loma Bonita? Do you have a friend in Loma Bonita and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Loma Bonita consists of the following 5 digits: 70938. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Loma Bonita ("70") correspond to the state code of Oaxaca, 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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#10 Schools in Loma Bonita
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Santa María Colotepec
#11 Other towns in the Municipality of Santa María Colotepec
- Brisas de Zicatela (10632 inhabitants)
- Charco Seco (117 inhabitants)
- El Banco (54 inhabitants)
- El Camarón (160 inhabitants)
- El Columpio (37 inhabitants)
- El Corozal (172 inhabitants)
- El Espino (132 inhabitants)
- Juan Diego (487 inhabitants)
- La Barra de Colotepec (1656 inhabitants)
- La Ceiba (191 inhabitants)
- La Guitarra (2 inhabitants)
- La Quebradora (La Bomba) (215 inhabitants)
- Los Reyes (147 inhabitants)
- Los Sarmientos (55 inhabitants)
- Piedras Negras (100 inhabitants)