Playa Grande (Oaxaca)

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The town of Playa Grande (Oaxaca) belongs to the municipality of San Pedro Huamelula. There are 206 inhabitants and it is 6 meters altitude. It's a beach town: the beach of Playa Grande is 3 km away. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #8 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Playa Grande, 61% of the inhabitants are catholic and 34% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

The town of Playa Grande is located at 32.7 kilometers from San Pedro Huamelula, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Northwest direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Playa Grande.

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

Location map of Playa Grande in Oaxaca: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Playa Grande, which is marked with the following symbol Map marker

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#2 The population of Playa Grande (Oaxaca) is 206 inhabitants

Population data in Playa Grande (Oaxaca)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
202090116206
2010104107211
200510189190
Evolution of the population in Playa Grande: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Playa Grande:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.8912.15
Population coming from outside the State of Oaxaca:1.46%0.95%
Illiterate population:7.77%10.43%
Illiterate population (men):4.85%12.15%
Illiterate population (women):2.91%8.65%
Schooling level:6.545.49
Schooling level (men):6.515.68
Schooling level (women):6.575.28
Indigenous culture data in Playa Grande:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:12.14%8.53%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:2.91%1.42%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Playa Grande, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Oaxaca, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Playa Grande:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:47.09%28.91%
Employed population over 12 years (men):56.03%51.40%
Employed population over 12 years (women):35.56%5.77%
Number of inhabited private housings:5646
Homes with electricity:89.29%88.64%
Homes with piped water:55.36%0.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:51.79%70.45%
Homes with a radio:39.29%50.00%
Homes with a television:53.57%75.00%
Homes with a refrigerator:73.21%61.36%
Homes with a washing machine:33.93%6.82%
Homes with a car:21.43%9.09%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:3.57%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:16.07%0.00%
Homes with cell phones:53.57%25.00%
Homes with Internet:30.36%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Playa Grande (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Oaxaca, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Playa Grande

With the satellite map of Playa Grande will I be able to look for my location? Yes, access the map, zoom in and see the surroundings of this town and the municipality of San Pedro Huamelula. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Playa Grande.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Playa Grande

It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of Playa Grande, but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to Playa Grande so you can contact them:

#5 What to do in Playa Grande

Want to know what to see in Playa Grande if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Playa Grande.
The best beaches in Playa Grande to enjoy water sports:
  • Playa Grande: A 3 km walk (37 minutes) or 3 minutes by car, heading West.
  • Playa Mazcalco: A 5 km walk (67 minutes) or 8 minutes by car, heading East.
  • Playa Salinita: A 11 km walk (127 minutes) or 11 minutes by car, heading East.
  • Playa Culeca: A 16 km walk (152 minutes) or 21 minutes by car, heading East.
Las mejores montes de Playa Grande para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro La Agüita (106 meters): 7.1 km walk (106 minutes), heading West.
  • Cerro El Portillo (446 meters): 10.6 km walk (158 minutes), heading North.
  • Cerro Los Morros (348 meters): 9.4 km walk (148 minutes), heading North.
  • Cerro La Mesa (345 meters): 13.2 km walk (203 minutes), heading North.
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Playa Grande?:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of Playa Grande (Oaxaca)

In Playa Grande 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 Playa Grande, 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.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Playa Grande (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)91928
Youth (6-14 years)122133
Adults (15-59 years)6369132
Elderly (60+ years)6713

#7 Pictures of Playa Grande

In order for you to enjoy nature around Playa Grande, 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 Grande, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.

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#10 Other towns in the Municipality of San Pedro Huamelula

  1. El Bejuco (19 inhabitants)
  2. El Coyul (2497 inhabitants)
  3. El Crucero de Chacalapa (18 inhabitants)
  4. El Gavilán (92 inhabitants)
  5. Guayacán (215 inhabitants)
  6. Morro Ayuta (339 inhabitants)
  7. Paja Blanca (119 inhabitants)
  8. Paraíso (1 inhabitants)
  9. Rancho El Saveho (2 inhabitants)
  10. Rancho Maximino Cruz (6 inhabitants)
  11. Río Seco (571 inhabitants)
  12. San Isidro Chacalapa (316 inhabitants)
  13. Santa María (1346 inhabitants)
  14. Tapanalá (1358 inhabitants)
  15. Trapichillo (28 inhabitants)