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Majara

We have collected many facts about the small village of Majara, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.

So you will learn about this incredible town of 41 inhabitants of Oaxaca.

The town of Majara belongs to the municipality of Santiago Nuyoó (State of Oaxaca). There are 41 inhabitants and it is 1,920 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #14 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Majara, 27% of the population over 12 years is single and 0% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.

The town of Majara is located at 3.4 kilometers from Santiago Nuyoó, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the East direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Majara.

#1 Where is Majara? How to go? Map

What is the route to get to Majara (Oaxaca)? Find out on this map the access to this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in and out to the icon

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#2 The population of Majara (Oaxaca) is 41 inhabitants

Population data in Majara

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020	19	22	41
2010	14	19	33
2005	17	20	37

Evolution of the population in Majara: Total   Men   Women

Other demographic data in Majara:

	2020	2010
Fertility rate (children per woman):	5.5	15.79
Population coming from outside the State of Oaxaca:	2.44%	0.00%
Illiterate population:	17.07%	24.24%
Illiterate population (men):	2.44%	15.79%
Illiterate population (women):	14.63%	35.71%
Schooling level:	6.27	4.79
Schooling level (men):	7.63	5.75
Schooling level (women):	4.43	3.83

Indigenous culture data in Majara:

	2020	2010
Percentage of indigenous population:	100.00%	100.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:	92.68%	90.91%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:	12.20%	15.15%

Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Majara, 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 Majara:

	2020	2010
Employed population over 12 years:	60.98%	30.30%
Employed population over 12 years (men):	77.27%	52.63%
Employed population over 12 years (women):	42.11%	0.00%
Number of inhabited private housings:	12	9
Homes with electricity:	100.00%	100.00%
Homes with piped water:	91.67%	37.50%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:	25.00%	100.00%
Homes with a radio:	91.67%	87.50%
Homes with a television:	50.00%	37.50%
Homes with a refrigerator:	16.67%	12.50%
Homes with a washing machine:	8.33%	12.50%
Homes with a car:	8.33%	12.50%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:	0.00%	0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:	0.00%	0.00%
Homes with cell phones:	50.00%	0.00%
Homes with Internet:	0.00%	0.00%

Comparison of percentages of single persons in Majara (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 Majara

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Majara, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Santiago Nuyoó. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Majara.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Majara

Many people want to stay in the town of Majara 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:

• CASA DE HUESPEDES: 13 km away, direction East (11 minutes by car)
• HOTEL HEGA: 14 km away, direction Southeast (10 minutes by car)
• HOTEL HEGA: 13 km away, direction Southeast (9 minutes by car)
• HOTEL DEL BOSQUE: 21 km away, direction East (17 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in Majara

A weekend in Majara and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Majara and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Mountains in Majara for hiking and trails:

• Cerro Shinicabacano (Peña Grande) (3135 meters): 5.5 km walk (72 minutes), heading Northeast.
• Cerro Cabandusoñu (3270 meters): 10.0 km walk (137 minutes), heading North.
• Cerro La Muralla (2743 meters): 12.5 km walk (203 minutes), heading Northeast.
• Cerro Yucunucuica (2803 meters): 19.9 km walk (397 minutes), heading Northwest.

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

• Unión y Progreso (237 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the West (3 minutes by car)
• Toshieca (15 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the West (3 minutes by car)
• Loma Bonita de Juárez (256 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northwest (3 minutes by car)
• Caballaa (48 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the South (4 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 Majara (Oaxaca)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town Majara (inhabitants year 2020)

Age range	Number of women	Number of men	Total population
Infants (0-5 years)	2	2	4
Youth (6-14 years)	3	1	4
Adults (15-59 years)	5	13	18
Elderly (60+ years)	9	6	15

#7 Pictures of Majara

In order for you to enjoy nature around Majara, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Majara, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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