Palma de Sandoval (La Palma)
Learn about medium-sized town of Palma de Sandoval (La Palma) through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 350 inhabitants of the State of Michoacán
The town of Palma de Sandoval (La Palma) belongs to the municipality of Salvador Escalante (State of Michoacán). There are 350 inhabitants and it is 2,133 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Santa Clara del Cobre is 12 minutes away by car (10 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #23 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In Palma de Sandoval (La Palma), there is a percentage of 0% of indigenous population and 80% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Palma de Sandoval (La Palma)? They are at the bottom of this page.
The town of Palma de Sandoval (La Palma) is located at 6.9 kilometers from Santa Clara del Cobre, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the West direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Palma de Sandoval (La Palma).
#1 Where is Palma de Sandoval (La Palma)? How to go? Map
How to get to the town of Palma de Sandoval (La Palma) in Michoacán? 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 Palma de Sandoval (La Palma).
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#2 The population of Palma de Sandoval (La Palma) (Michoacán) is 350 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 180 | 170 | 350 |
| 2010 | 152 | 137 | 289 |
| 2005 | 110 | 109 | 219 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.66 | 6.57 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Michoacán: | 2.57% | 1.04% |
| Illiterate population: | 4.57% | 5.88% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 1.71% | 6.57% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 2.86% | 5.26% |
| Schooling level: | 6.7 | 5.98 |
| Schooling level (men): | 6.57 | 5.94 |
| Schooling level (women): | 6.84 | 6.01 |
| 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% |
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| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 40.29% | 35.29% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 62.94% | 68.61% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 18.89% | 5.26% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 84 | 80 |
| Homes with electricity: | 100.00% | 97.18% |
| Homes with piped water: | 98.81% | 95.77% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 32.14% | 97.18% |
| Homes with a radio: | 59.52% | 56.34% |
| Homes with a television: | 95.24% | 92.96% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 75.00% | 56.34% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 67.86% | 29.58% |
| Homes with a car: | 65.48% | 33.80% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 7.14% | 4.23% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 4.76% | 1.41% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 79.76% | 9.86% |
| Homes with Internet: | 20.24% | 1.41% |
#3 Satellite photo of Palma de Sandoval (La Palma)
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Palma de Sandoval (La Palma), to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Salvador Escalante. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Palma de Sandoval (La Palma).
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Palma de Sandoval (La Palma)
Many people want to stay in the town of Palma de Sandoval (La Palma) 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:- ECOTURISMO TAPIMBA: 4 km away, direction Northwest (3 minutes by car)
- CABAÑAS RUSTICAS DE ZIRAHUEN: 7 km away, direction Northwest (5 minutes by car)
- CABAÑAS LAS MARGARITAS: 6 km away, direction Northwest (4 minutes by car)
- CABAÑAS EL CERRITO: 7 km away, direction Northwest (5 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Palma de Sandoval (La Palma)
Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Palma de Sandoval (La Palma)? The list of the best places to visit in Palma de Sandoval (La Palma) and nearby locations.Las mejores montes de Palma de Sandoval (La Palma) para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
- Cerro Las Palas (2218 meters): 2.3 km walk (43 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Cerro La Güera (2253 meters): 2.6 km walk (32 minutes), heading South.
- Cerro La Piedra de Metate (2397 meters): 3.2 km walk (54 minutes), heading Southwest.
- Cerro San Lorenzo (2348 meters): 3.7 km walk (57 minutes), heading West.
- Santa Clara del Cobre (Michoacán de Ocampo): Don't miss "Plaza Principal", 12 km, heading East (10 minutes by car)
- Pátzcuaro (Michoacán de Ocampo): Don't miss "Basilica de la Virgen de la Salud", 30 km, heading Northeast (21 minutes by car)
- Tzintzuntzan (Michoacán): Don't miss "Isla de la Pacanda", 59 km, heading Northeast (40 minutes by car)
- Tacámbaro (Michoacán): Don't miss "Centro Cultural Amalia Solòrzano", 54 km, heading Southeast (44 minutes by car)
- La Cruz (84 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the East (3 minutes by car)
- Santa Rita (220 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the South (4 minutes by car)
- Iramuco (456 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the South (6 minutes by car)
- Tapimba (15 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Northwest (6 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Palma de Sandoval (La Palma) (Michoacán)
In Palma de Sandoval (La Palma) 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 Palma de Sandoval (La Palma), 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) | 27 | 20 | 47 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 42 | 33 | 75 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 99 | 103 | 202 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 12 | 14 | 26 |
#7 Pictures of Palma de Sandoval (La Palma)
In order for you to enjoy nature around Palma de Sandoval (La Palma), we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Palma de Sandoval (La Palma), so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#9 Schools in Palma de Sandoval (La Palma)
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