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Providencia (Oaxaca)

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

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

The town of Providencia (Oaxaca) belongs to the municipality of Santiago Niltepec. There are 4 inhabitants and it is 68 meters altitude. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #24 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Do you want to locate the town of Providencia? You can find it at 8.4 kilometers, in direction East, from the town of Santiago Niltepec, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Providencia through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Providencia? How to go? Map

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

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#2 The population of Providencia (Oaxaca) is 4 inhabitants

Population data in Providencia (Oaxaca)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020			4
2010	5	4	9
2005	9	12	21

Evolution of the population in Providencia: Total   Men   Women

According to the 2010 official census, in the town there were 4 males and 5 females. The female/male ratio is 1.250, and the birth rate is 2.75 children per woman. Of the total population, 0.00% comes from outside the State of Oaxaca. 22.22% of the population is illiterate (0.00% of men and 40.00% of women). The education level is 3.50 (3.75 in men and 3.25 in women).

Indigenous culture in Providencia
0.00% of the population is indigenous, and 0.00% of the inhabitants speak one of the indigenous languages. 0.00% of the population speaks one of the indigineous languages, but not Spanish.

Unemployment and the economy in Providencia
44.44% of the inhabitants (more than 12 years) are economically active (100.00% of the men, and 0.00% of the women).

Housing and infrastructure in Providencia
In Providencia there are 11 housings. 100.00% of the housings have electricity, 25.00% have piped water, 100.00% have toilet or restroom, 50.00% have a radio receiver, 100.00% a television, 75.00% a fridge, 50.00% a washing-machine, 0.00% a car or a van, 0.00% a personal computer, 0.00% a landline telephone, 75.00% mobile phone, and 0.00% Internet access.

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#3 Satellite photo of Providencia

With the satellite map of Providencia 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 Santiago Niltepec. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Providencia.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Providencia

Many people want to stay in the town of Providencia 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 SAN CARLOS: 11 km away, direction West (8 minutes by car)
• HOTEL OASSSIS: 13 km away, direction West (9 minutes by car)
• HOTEL PALMA REAL: 13 km away, direction West (9 minutes by car)
• HOTEL RIVERS: 28 km away, direction Southeast (19 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in Providencia

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Providencia? The list of the best places to visit in Providencia and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de Providencia para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:

• Cerro Prieto (248 meters): 6.3 km walk (99 minutes), heading West.
• Cerro Palmarillo (380 meters): 8.1 km walk (151 minutes), heading Northwest.
• Cerro El Mirador del Ocotillo (497 meters): 11.4 km walk (207 minutes), heading East.
• Cerro El Lego (966 meters): 11.4 km walk (184 minutes), heading Northeast.

Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Providencia?:

• Las Petacas (126 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southeast (4 minutes by car)
• Barrancón (10 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Southeast (7 minutes by car)
• Arroyo Pila (26 inhabitants): Located 8 km to the South (12 minutes by car)
• La Represa (32 inhabitants): Located 7 km to the East (8 minutes by car)
• San Juan Viejo (36 inhabitants): Located 11 km to the South (13 minutes by car)

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

#6 Population pyramid of Providencia (Oaxaca)

In Providencia 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 Providencia, 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.

#7 Pictures of Providencia

In order for you to enjoy nature around Providencia, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Providencia, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#8 Vote for Providencia as the most beautiful town in Mexico

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