Platanarillos
We have collected many facts about the small village of Platanarillos, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.
So you will learn about this incredible town of 17 inhabitants of Colima.
The town of Platanarillos belongs to the municipality of Minatitlán (State of Colima). There are 17 inhabitants and it is 871 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Comala is 34 minutes away by car (34 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #17 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In Platanarillos, there is a percentage of 0% of indigenous population and 60% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Platanarillos? They are at the bottom of this page.
The town of Platanarillos is located at 9.6 kilometers from Minatitlán, 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 Platanarillos.
#1 Where is Platanarillos? How to go? Map
Online map of Platanarillos (Colima) to be able to get to and make trips around this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in (+) or out (-) to locate the village.
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#2 The population of Platanarillos (Colima) is 17 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8 | 9 | 17 |
| 2010 | 8 | 9 | 17 |
| 2005 | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 4.5 | 11.11 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Colima: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Illiterate population: | 5.88% | 5.88% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 5.88% | 11.11% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Schooling level: | 7.21 | 5.63 |
| Schooling level (men): | 7.78 | 5.40 |
| Schooling level (women): | 6.2 | 6 |
| 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: | 41.18% | 23.53% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 66.67% | 44.44% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 12.50% | 0.00% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 5 | 5 |
| Homes with electricity: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Homes with piped water: | 80.00% | 100.00% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Homes with a radio: | 80.00% | 80.00% |
| Homes with a television: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 80.00% | 80.00% |
| Homes with a car: | 60.00% | 60.00% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 20.00% | 20.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 40.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 60.00% | 60.00% |
| Homes with Internet: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Platanarillos
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Platanarillos, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Minatitlán. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Platanarillos.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Platanarillos
Many people want to stay in the town of Platanarillos 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 EL OCOTILLO: 7 km away, direction North (6 minutes by car)
- LOS TRONCONES: 7 km away, direction North (5 minutes by car)
- CABAÑAS LOS AUCOS: 7 km away, direction North (6 minutes by car)
- LOS CIPRECITOS: 7 km away, direction North (6 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Platanarillos
Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Platanarillos? The list of the best places to visit in Platanarillos and nearby locations.Mountains in Platanarillos for hiking and trails:
- Cerro Grande (2111 meters): 4.9 km walk (70 minutes), heading North.
- Cerro La Otatera (1700 meters): 6.9 km walk (96 minutes), heading West.
- Cerro Copales (1701 meters): 7.8 km walk (152 minutes), heading Southwest.
- La Piedra Colorada (1737 meters): 10.5 km walk (166 minutes), heading Southwest.
- Comala (Colima): Don't miss "Museo Universitario Alejandro Rangel Hidalgo", 34 km, heading East (34 minutes by car)
- Ranchitos (60 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northwest (2 minutes by car)
- El Terrero (43 inhabitants): Located 8 km to the North (9 minutes by car)
- El Sauz (Los Sauces) (132 inhabitants): Located 10 km to the Northwest (12 minutes by car)
- San Antonio (244 inhabitants): Located 10 km to the Northwest (11 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Platanarillos (Colima)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Platanarillos 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 Platanarillos there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 2 | 3 | 5 |
#7 Pictures of Platanarillos
In order for you to enjoy nature around Platanarillos, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Platanarillos, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#9 Schools in Platanarillos
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Minatitlán
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