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Platanitos (Durango)

We have collected many facts about the tiny town of Platanitos, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.

So you will learn about this incredible town of 4 inhabitants of Durango.

The town of Platanitos (Durango) belongs to the municipality of Mezquital. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #816 of the ranking.

In 2010, the authorities declared it uninhabited.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Do you want to locate the town of Platanitos? You can find it at 88.5 kilometers, in direction North, from the town of San Francisco del Mezquital, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Platanitos through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Platanitos? How to go? Map

Map to know how to get to Platanitos (Durango) by road and with geographical references of the surrounding towns. With the controls you can zoom in and out to the position of Platanitos, which has the following symbol

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#2 The population of Platanitos (Durango) is 4 inhabitants

Population data in Platanitos (Durango)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020			4
2005			3

Evolution of the population in Platanitos: Total   Men   Women PueblosAmerica.com has been offering reliable and updated information about Mexican towns and cities since 2007. All the data we present is sourced from official Mexican government sources and has been validated by multiple academic articles.. Learn more.

#3 Satellite photo of Platanitos

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Platanitos, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Mezquital. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Platanitos.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Platanitos

Many people want to stay in the town of Platanitos 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:

• CASA DE ASISTENCIA: 77 km away, direction South (60 minutes by car)
• CUARTOS DE RENTA: 75 km away, direction South (53 minutes by car)
• SILVINO ROJO MADERA: 91 km away, direction South (73 minutes by car)
• HOTEL AZUL: 76 km away, direction South (63 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in Platanitos

Want to know what to see in Platanitos if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Platanitos.
Mountains in Platanitos for hiking and trails:

• Cerro Colmenas (1857 meters): 7.3 km walk (102 minutes), heading North.
• Cerro El Quemado (1741 meters): 9.2 km walk (158 minutes), heading North.
• Cerro El Diablo (2150 meters): 15.7 km walk (225 minutes), heading North.

Other towns near Platanitos:

• Tierras Azules (11 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the North (4 minutes by car)
• Yerbaníz (103 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southwest (5 minutes by car)
• Chinacates (28 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Northeast (4 minutes by car)
• Canoítas (68 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Northwest (5 minutes by car)
• Agua Seca (7 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the East (5 minutes by car)

This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Pictures of Platanitos

In order for you to enjoy nature around Platanitos, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Platanitos, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#7 The Postal Code of Platanitos (Durango) is 34986

Are you going to send a letter to Platanitos? Do you have a friend in Platanitos and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Platanitos consists of the following 5 digits: 34986. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Platanitos ("34") correspond to the state code of Durango, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.

#8 Vote for Platanitos as the most beautiful town in Mexico

Do you like Platanitos or don't you like it very much? Now you can vote for Platanitos to let everyone know about it. Use these stars ("0" you don't like it much, "5" you like it a lot) to rate it with your opinion.

In the following links you can check the list of the best (and most beautiful) towns in Mexico and the State of Durango, by popular vote:
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- The most beautiful towns in Durango

#9 Schools in Platanitos

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