Mesa de la Tortuga
The most complete information about the small village of Mesa de la Tortuga (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.
Did you know that this town in Zacatecas has 40 inhabitants?
The town of Mesa de la Tortuga belongs to the municipality of Pinos (State of Zacatecas). There are 40 inhabitants and it is 2,074 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Pinos is 38 minutes away by car (37 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #167 of the ranking.
Data: In Mesa de la Tortuga, 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.
Do you want to locate the town of Mesa de la Tortuga? You can find it at 26.3 kilometers, in direction Northeast, from the town of Pinos, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Mesa de la Tortuga through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.
#1 Where is Mesa de la Tortuga? How to go? Map
How to get to the town of Mesa de la Tortuga in Zacatecas? 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 Mesa de la Tortuga.
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#2 The population of Mesa de la Tortuga (Zacatecas) is 40 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| 2010 | 23 | 23 | 46 |
| 2005 | 24 | 22 | 46 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 3.47 | 21.74 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Zacatecas: | 15.00% | 17.39% |
| Illiterate population: | 20.00% | 23.91% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 10.00% | 21.74% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 10.00% | 26.09% |
| Schooling level: | 4.41 | 3.18 |
| Schooling level (men): | 2.75 | 2.79 |
| Schooling level (women): | 5.73 | 3.57 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Pinos (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 32.50% | 30.43% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 60.00% | 60.87% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 5.00% | 0.00% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 11 | 9 |
| Homes with electricity: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Homes with piped water: | 45.45% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 45.45% | 12.50% |
| Homes with a radio: | 45.45% | 75.00% |
| Homes with a television: | 54.55% | 87.50% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 45.45% | 12.50% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 9.09% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a car: | 27.27% | 37.50% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 9.09% | 0.00% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 27.27% | 12.50% |
| Homes with Internet: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Mesa de la Tortuga
With the satellite map of Mesa de la Tortuga 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 Pinos. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Mesa de la Tortuga.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Mesa de la Tortuga
Many people want to stay in the town of Mesa de la Tortuga 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:- ALBERGUE EN PINOS: 36 km away, direction Northwest (29 minutes by car)
- HOTEL DON JULIAN: 44 km away, direction Northwest (33 minutes by car)
- HOTEL POSADA SAN FRANCISCO: 38 km away, direction Northwest (32 minutes by car)
- HOTEL POSADA SAN FRANCISCO: 36 km away, direction Northwest (27 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Mesa de la Tortuga
Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Mesa de la Tortuga? The list of the best places to visit in Mesa de la Tortuga and nearby locations.Las mejores montes de Mesa de la Tortuga para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
- Cerro La Santa Cruz (2133 meters): 6.8 km walk (93 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Cerro Las Crucecitas (2043 meters): 9.4 km walk (156 minutes), heading Northeast.
- La Catana (2269 meters): 10.5 km walk (180 minutes), heading North.
- Cerro El Divisadero (2280 meters): 11.5 km walk (238 minutes), heading East.
- Pinos (Zacatecas): Don't miss "Jardín Miguel Hidalgo", 38 km, heading Northwest (37 minutes by car)
- Tanque la Pintada (11 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southeast (3 minutes by car)
- El Canalizo (342 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the North (3 minutes by car)
- Los Salazar (Colonia Salazar) (77 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southwest (4 minutes by car)
- El Ramonal (571 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the Southwest (9 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Mesa de la Tortuga (Zacatecas)
In Mesa de la Tortuga 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 Mesa de la Tortuga, 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) | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 12 | 9 | 21 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 3 | 3 | 6 |
#7 Pictures of Mesa de la Tortuga
In order for you to enjoy nature around Mesa de la Tortuga, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Mesa de la Tortuga, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#9 Schools in Mesa de la Tortuga
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Pinos
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