San Lorenzo (Oaxaca)

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The town of San Lorenzo (Oaxaca) belongs to the municipality of Candelaria Loxicha. There are 18 inhabitants and it is 784 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Mazunte is 71 minutes away by car (50 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #56 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In San Lorenzo, there is a percentage of 100% of indigenous population and 67% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on San Lorenzo? They are at the bottom of this page.

The town of San Lorenzo is located at 2.6 kilometers from Candelaria Loxicha, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the South direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of San Lorenzo.

#1 Where is San Lorenzo? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of San Lorenzo in Oaxaca? 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 San Lorenzo.

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#2 The population of San Lorenzo (Oaxaca) is 18 inhabitants

Population data in San Lorenzo (Oaxaca)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20209918
20104610
20056
Evolution of the population in San Lorenzo: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in San Lorenzo:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):30.00
Population coming from outside the State of Oaxaca:0.00%0.00%
Illiterate population:5.56%10.00%
Illiterate population (men):0.00%0.00%
Illiterate population (women):5.56%25.00%
Schooling level:8.65.57
Schooling level (men):96.60
Schooling level (women):8.143
Indigenous culture data in San Lorenzo:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:100.00%90.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:44.44%40.00%
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 San Lorenzo, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Oaxaca, and in the country as a whole.

Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Candelaria Loxicha (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.

Unemployment, economy and housing data in San Lorenzo:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:38.89%50.00%
Employed population over 12 years (men):77.78%83.33%
Employed population over 12 years (women):0.00%0.00%
Number of inhabited private housings:64
Homes with electricity:100.00%100.00%
Homes with piped water:100.00%0.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:66.67%75.00%
Homes with a radio:100.00%50.00%
Homes with a television:83.33%0.00%
Homes with a refrigerator:50.00%0.00%
Homes with a washing machine:16.67%0.00%
Homes with a car:33.33%25.00%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:0.00%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:16.67%0.00%
Homes with cell phones:66.67%0.00%
Homes with Internet:0.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in San Lorenzo (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Oaxaca, and with the total for the country.

#3 Satellite photo of San Lorenzo

With the satellite map of San Lorenzo 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 Candelaria Loxicha. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of San Lorenzo.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near San Lorenzo

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

#5 What to do in San Lorenzo

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in San Lorenzo? The list of the best places to visit in San Lorenzo and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de San Lorenzo para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro Las Nubes (824 meters): 4.8 km walk (90 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro Palma (1959 meters): 8.5 km walk (150 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro El Perico (2049 meters): 7.7 km walk (128 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • Cerro La Bandera (1653 meters): 7.5 km walk (156 minutes), heading East.
Magical Towns to visit when in San Lorenzo:
  • Mazunte (Oaxaca): Don't miss "Playa Bermejita​", 71 km, heading South (50 minutes by car)
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of San Lorenzo?:
  • San Isidro del Camino (260 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the West (2 minutes by car)
  • El Trapiche (91 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northeast (2 minutes by car)
  • La Guadalupe (64 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the East (2 minutes by car)
  • San Lucas (162 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the East (3 minutes by car)
This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Pictures of San Lorenzo

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

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#9 Other towns in the Municipality of Candelaria Loxicha

  1. Arroyo Piedra Azulillo (79 inhabitants)
  2. Arroyo Piedra Horcones (194 inhabitants)
  3. Candelaria Loxicha (2324 inhabitants)
  4. Cerro Cruz (184 inhabitants)
  5. Corozal Pacífico (53 inhabitants)
  6. El Carmen (129 inhabitants)
  7. El Porvenir (1 inhabitants)
  8. El Venero (- inhabitants)
  9. La Ciénega (263 inhabitants)
  10. Pueblo Viejo (23 inhabitants)
  11. San Martín (- inhabitants)
  12. San Mateo (142 inhabitants)
  13. Santa María Tepejipana (444 inhabitants)
  14. Santa Rita (290 inhabitants)
  15. Tierra Blanca (Corozal) (152 inhabitants)