Palotada (San Juan Palotada)
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The town of Palotada (San Juan Palotada) belongs to the municipality of San Pedro Pochutla (State of Oaxaca). There are 398 inhabitants and it is 178 meters altitude. It's a beach town: the beach of Playa Cuatonalco is 9 km away. The Magical Town of Mazunte is 44 minutes away by car (33 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #28 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In Palotada (San Juan Palotada), there is a percentage of 13% of indigenous population and 69% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Palotada (San Juan Palotada)? They are at the bottom of this page.
The town of Palotada (San Juan Palotada) is located at 13.7 kilometers from San Pedro Pochutla, 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 Palotada (San Juan Palotada).
#1 Where is Palotada (San Juan Palotada)? How to go? Map
How to get to the town of Palotada (San Juan Palotada) in Oaxaca? 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 Palotada (San Juan Palotada).
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#2 The population of Palotada (San Juan Palotada) (Oaxaca) is 398 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 194 | 204 | 398 |
| 2010 | 148 | 181 | 329 |
| 2005 | 121 | 149 | 270 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 3.01 | 7.73 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Oaxaca: | 1.01% | 0.30% |
| Illiterate population: | 9.80% | 11.85% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 3.52% | 7.73% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 6.28% | 16.89% |
| Schooling level: | 6.35 | 4.92 |
| Schooling level (men): | 6.44 | 5.32 |
| Schooling level (women): | 6.25 | 4.45 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 12.81% | 14.89% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 3.77% | 3.65% |
| 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: | 49.75% | 35.87% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 66.18% | 53.59% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 32.47% | 14.19% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 102 | 114 |
| Homes with electricity: | 98.04% | 95.12% |
| Homes with piped water: | 85.29% | 65.85% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 73.53% | 89.02% |
| Homes with a radio: | 59.80% | 87.80% |
| Homes with a television: | 63.73% | 87.80% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 71.57% | 71.95% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 15.69% | 17.07% |
| Homes with a car: | 10.78% | 1.22% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 5.88% | 1.22% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 68.63% | 15.85% |
| Homes with Internet: | 10.78% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Palotada (San Juan Palotada)
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Palotada (San Juan Palotada), to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of San Pedro Pochutla. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Palotada (San Juan Palotada).
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Palotada (San Juan Palotada)
Many people want to stay in the town of Palotada (San Juan Palotada) 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:- HOTEL SALCHI: 7 km away, direction South (5 minutes by car)
- HOTEL Y RESTAURANTE EL MIRADOR: 7 km away, direction South (6 minutes by car)
- MANTA RAYA HOTEL: 9 km away, direction South (6 minutes by car)
- POSADA ARSAL: 12 km away, direction Northeast (9 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Palotada (San Juan Palotada)
Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Palotada (San Juan Palotada)? The list of the best places to visit in Palotada (San Juan Palotada) and nearby locations.The best beaches in Palotada (San Juan Palotada) to enjoy water sports:
- Playa Cuatonalco: A 9 km walk (70 minutes) or 11 minutes by car, heading South.
- Playa Tahueca: A 9 km walk (106 minutes) or 11 minutes by car, heading Southwest.
- Playa Boca Vieja: A 10 km walk (96 minutes) or 11 minutes by car, heading Southeast.
- Playa Zapotengo: A 12 km walk (145 minutes) or 18 minutes by car, heading Southwest.
- Cerro Cigarro (357 meters): 8.3 km walk (160 minutes), heading North.
- Cerro Tembo (268 meters): 11.5 km walk (143 minutes), heading West.
- Cerro La Montosa (324 meters): 13.9 km walk (173 minutes), heading North.
- Cerro Sinaloa (709 meters): 16.5 km walk (329 minutes), heading Northwest.
- Mazunte (Oaxaca): Don't miss "Punta Cometa", 44 km, heading West (33 minutes by car)
- La Ciénega II (206 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the West (2 minutes by car)
- Las Palmas (168 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the South (2 minutes by car)
- El Coyote (121 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the South (6 minutes by car)
- Derramadero (192 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Southeast (7 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Palotada (San Juan Palotada) (Oaxaca)
In Palotada (San Juan Palotada) 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 Palotada (San Juan Palotada), 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) | 29 | 29 | 58 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 43 | 32 | 75 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 108 | 123 | 231 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 14 | 20 | 34 |
#7 Pictures of Palotada (San Juan Palotada)
In order for you to enjoy nature around Palotada (San Juan Palotada), we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Palotada (San Juan Palotada), so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#9 Schools in Palotada (San Juan Palotada)
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