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Playa Azul (Oaxaca)

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

So you will learn about this incredible town of 8 inhabitants of Oaxaca.

The town of Playa Azul (Oaxaca) belongs to the municipality of Candelaria Loxicha. There are 8 inhabitants and it is 933 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Mazunte is 60 minutes away by car (48 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #59 of the ranking.

The Mexican census of 2020 decided to declare this community as uninhabited.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Do you want to locate the town of Playa Azul? You can find it at 3.3 kilometers, in direction West, from the town of Candelaria Loxicha, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Playa Azul through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Playa Azul? How to go? Map

Online map of Playa Azul in Oaxaca, with an interactive cartography with which you can see closely the town, centered on

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#2 The population of Playa Azul (Oaxaca) is 8 inhabitants

Population data in Playa Azul (Oaxaca)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2010			8
2005			6

Evolution of the population in Playa Azul: 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 Playa Azul

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

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Playa Azul

Do you want to stay in Playa Azul? We don't have any hotel registered in this town, but you can check in this list of the closest accommodations to Playa Azul:

• CASA DE HUÉSPEDES Y RESTAURANTE MACRY: 6 km away, direction East (5 minutes by car)
• FINCA MARGARITAS: 15 km away, direction East (12 minutes by car)
• HOTEL CHANG: 17 km away, direction East (13 minutes by car)
• POSADA ISABEL: 17 km away, direction East (12 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in Playa Azul

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

• Cerro Miramar (1136 meters): 4.8 km walk (82 minutes), heading Southwest.
• Cerro Las Nubes (824 meters): 5.9 km walk (95 minutes), heading East.
• Cerro El Perico (2049 meters): 5.9 km walk (114 minutes), heading Northwest.
• Cerro El Gavilán (2080 meters): 7.8 km walk (95 minutes), heading North.

Magical Towns near Playa Azul to discover the Mexican culture:

• Mazunte (Oaxaca): Don't miss "La Ventanilla​", 60 km, heading South (48 minutes by car)

Other towns near Playa Azul:

• Rancho San Pedro (7 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southeast (1 minutes by car)
• El Molino (175 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northeast (2 minutes by car)
• Río Molino II (22 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the East (3 minutes by car)
• Tierra Colorada (115 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the South (3 minutes by car)
• San Salvador (26 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northwest (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 Playa Azul

In order for you to enjoy nature around Playa Azul, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Playa Azul, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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In the following links you can check the list of the best (and most beautiful) towns in Mexico and the State of Oaxaca, by popular vote:
- The best towns in Mexico
- The most beautiful towns in Oaxaca

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