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Rancho Palapa

Learn about tiny town of Rancho Palapa through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 3 inhabitants of the State of Puebla

Its former name was Rancho la Palapa.

The town of Rancho Palapa belongs to the municipality of San Sebastián Tlacotepec (State of Puebla). There are 3 inhabitants and it is 95 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Huautla de Jiménez is 58 minutes away by car (53 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #58 of the ranking.

You may know this town as Rancho la Palapa, because this was its former name. The inhabitants of this community decided to change its name in 2014.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Do you want to locate the town of Rancho Palapa? You can find it at 2.9 kilometers, in direction South, from the town of Tlacotepec de Porfirio Díaz, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Rancho Palapa through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Rancho Palapa? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Rancho Palapa in Puebla? Using this map, use the controls to zoom in and out on the village and others in the vicinity to see the direct route, and to be able to plan, for example, hiking activities in Rancho Palapa.

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#2 The population of Rancho Palapa (Puebla) is 3 inhabitants

Population data in Rancho Palapa

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2010			3

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#3 Satellite photo of Rancho Palapa

With the satellite map of Rancho Palapa 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 Sebastián Tlacotepec. You can search free satellite map (2025) of Rancho Palapa.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Rancho Palapa

Many people want to stay in the town of Rancho Palapa 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 SEBASTIAN: 5 km away, direction South (4 minutes by car)
• HOTEL SAN SEBASTIÁN: 4 km away, direction South (3 minutes by car)
• HOTEL SAN SEBASTIAN: 4 km away, direction South (3 minutes by car)
• HOTEL CALIFORNIA: 20 km away, direction Northwest (17 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in Rancho Palapa

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Rancho Palapa? The list of the best places to visit in Rancho Palapa and nearby locations.
Mountains in Rancho Palapa for hiking and trails:

• Cerro Cobaltepetl (1158 meters): 4.8 km walk (65 minutes), heading East.
• Tequila (972 meters): 7.2 km walk (139 minutes), heading Southeast.
• Cerro Ejecatepetl (1376 meters): 11.7 km walk (171 minutes), heading North.
• Cozaltecatl (2273 meters): 15.3 km walk (288 minutes), heading West.

Magical Towns near Rancho Palapa to discover the Mexican culture:

• Huautla de Jiménez (Oaxaca): Don't miss "Templo Casa de Cultura", 58 km, heading South (53 minutes by car)

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

• Lomas de Guadalupe (160 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the East (4 minutes by car)
• Tlazololapa (24 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the East (3 minutes by car)
• San Cayetano (19 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the North (3 minutes by car)
• Cuaxuchpa (381 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northeast (4 minutes by car)
• Las Palmas (69 inhabitants): Located 4 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.

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