Mismaloya (Jalisco)

Maps, pictures and statistics of Mismaloya, a beautiful large village of 561 inhabitants of the State of Jalisco

The town of Mismaloya (Jalisco) belongs to the municipality of Puerto Vallarta. It's a beach town: the beach of Playa La Garza Blanca is 5 km away. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #8 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Mismaloya, 32% of the population over 12 years is single and 51% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.

The town of Mismaloya is located at 11.2 kilometers from Puerto Vallarta, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Northwest direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Mismaloya.

#1 Where is Mismaloya? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Mismaloya in Jalisco? 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 Mismaloya.

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#2 The population of Mismaloya (Jalisco) is 561 inhabitants

Population data in Mismaloya (Jalisco)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020257304561
2010355388743
2005434488922
Evolution of the population in Mismaloya: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Mismaloya:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.232.32
Population coming from outside the State of Jalisco:15.15%20.73%
Illiterate population:1.07%1.88%
Illiterate population (men):0.71%2.32%
Illiterate population (women):0.36%1.41%
Schooling level:9.147.93
Schooling level (men):9.017.76
Schooling level (women):9.38.12
Indigenous culture data in Mismaloya:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:0.89%0.40%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.89%0.13%
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 Mismaloya, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Jalisco, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Mismaloya:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:56.15%43.47%
Employed population over 12 years (men):64.47%55.67%
Employed population over 12 years (women):46.30%30.14%
Number of inhabited private housings:175296
Homes with electricity:93.71%98.97%
Homes with piped water:94.29%96.91%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:92.57%98.45%
Homes with a radio:70.29%62.89%
Homes with a television:86.29%90.72%
Homes with a refrigerator:88.57%90.72%
Homes with a washing machine:75.43%67.53%
Homes with a car:43.43%35.57%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:29.71%29.38%
Homes with landline telephone:35.43%38.66%
Homes with cell phones:86.29%81.96%
Homes with Internet:50.86%22.16%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Mismaloya (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Jalisco, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Mismaloya

With the satellite map of Mismaloya 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 Puerto Vallarta. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Mismaloya.



#4 What to do in Mismaloya

Want to know what to see in Mismaloya if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Mismaloya.
The best beaches in Mismaloya to enjoy water sports:
  • Playa La Garza Blanca: A 5 km walk (73 minutes) or 7 minutes by car, heading Northeast.
  • Playas La Punta Negra: A 7 km walk (84 minutes) or 7 minutes by car, heading Northeast.
  • Playas El Venado: A 8 km walk (137 minutes) or 11 minutes by car, heading Northeast.
  • Playa Los Muertos: A 12 km walk (133 minutes) or 17 minutes by car, heading Northeast.
Mountains in Mismaloya for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro El Palo Alto (528 meters): 2.1 km walk (28 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro El Nadadero (452 meters): 2.3 km walk (40 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro La Encinera (707 meters): 4.2 km walk (58 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro El Picacho del Palo María (1058 meters): 8.4 km walk (109 minutes), heading East.
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Mismaloya?:
  • León de la Sierra (6 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the West (3 minutes by car)
  • Playa Gemelas (13 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Northeast (5 minutes by car)
  • Sierra del Mar (13 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Northeast (6 minutes by car)
  • Boca de Tomatlán (585 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Southwest (6 minutes by car)
This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#5 Population pyramid of Mismaloya (Jalisco)

In Mismaloya 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 Mismaloya, 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 Mismaloya (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)312354
Youth (6-14 years)294978
Adults (15-59 years)173196369
Elderly (60+ years)243660

#6 Pictures of Mismaloya

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

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