Santa Cruz Papalutla
Learn about large village of Santa Cruz Papalutla through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 2,242 inhabitants of the State of Oaxaca
The town of Santa Cruz Papalutla belongs to the municipality of Santa Cruz Papalutla (State of Oaxaca). There are 2,242 inhabitants and it is 1,585 meters altitude. The Magical Town of San Pablo Villa Mitla is 34 minutes away by car (32 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #1 of the ranking.
Data: In Santa Cruz Papalutla, 29% of the population over 12 years is single and 24% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.
#1 Where is Santa Cruz Papalutla? How to go? Map
Online map of Santa Cruz Papalutla in Oaxaca, with an interactive cartography with which you can see closely the town, centered on 
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#2 The population of Santa Cruz Papalutla (Oaxaca) is 2,242 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1148 | 1094 | 2242 |
| 2010 | 949 | 886 | 1835 |
| 2005 | 931 | 860 | 1791 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.44 | 5.19 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Oaxaca: | 5.26% | 4.96% |
| Illiterate population: | 5.89% | 7.96% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 2.10% | 5.19% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 3.79% | 10.54% |
| Schooling level: | 7.28 | 6.11 |
| Schooling level (men): | 7.46 | 6.41 |
| Schooling level (women): | 7.12 | 5.83 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 53.88% | 68.12% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 24.49% | 32.32% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 0.40% | 0.22% |
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| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 48.26% | 38.04% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 60.42% | 53.39% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 36.67% | 23.71% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 645 | 592 |
| Homes with electricity: | 99.53% | 96.95% |
| Homes with piped water: | 96.28% | 78.66% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 49.61% | 98.58% |
| Homes with a radio: | 65.89% | 81.10% |
| Homes with a television: | 76.12% | 85.77% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 74.57% | 62.40% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 52.25% | 35.57% |
| Homes with a car: | 24.96% | 21.54% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 18.14% | 8.54% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 13.95% | 22.36% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 85.43% | 42.48% |
| Homes with Internet: | 24.50% | 3.66% |
#3 Satellite photo of Santa Cruz Papalutla
With the satellite map of Santa Cruz Papalutla 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 Santa Cruz Papalutla. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Santa Cruz Papalutla.
#4 What to do in Santa Cruz Papalutla
Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Santa Cruz Papalutla? The list of the best places to visit in Santa Cruz Papalutla and nearby locations.Mountains in Santa Cruz Papalutla for hiking and trails:
- Cerro Negro (1844 meters): 4.5 km walk (61 minutes), heading West.
- Cerro León (1686 meters): 7.0 km walk (107 minutes), heading North.
- Cerro El Popote (2012 meters): 6.9 km walk (90 minutes), heading West.
- Cerro Yalina (1820 meters): 8.4 km walk (135 minutes), heading Southwest.
- San Pablo Villa Mitla (Oaxaca): Don't miss "Presa 'Piedra Azul'", 34 km, heading East (32 minutes by car)
- Guelaxhona (6 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southwest (3 minutes by car)
- Paraje Rompe Capa (10 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the North (5 minutes by car)
- Camino Real (24 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the West (5 minutes by car)
- Rancho Israel (20 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the West (6 minutes by car)
#5 Population pyramid of Santa Cruz Papalutla (Oaxaca)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Santa Cruz Papalutla by age and gender, to show you the following population pyramid of the town, from the year 2005. You can check how the percentages of children and adults are distributed, in addition to women and men. With this data you can analyze the demographic structure, and know if in Santa Cruz Papalutla there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 100 | 121 | 221 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 173 | 164 | 337 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 666 | 639 | 1,305 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 209 | 170 | 379 |
#6 Pictures of Santa Cruz Papalutla
In order for you to enjoy nature around Santa Cruz Papalutla, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Santa Cruz Papalutla, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#7 The Postal Code of Santa Cruz Papalutla (Oaxaca) is 70456
Are you going to send a letter to Santa Cruz Papalutla? Do you have a friend in Santa Cruz Papalutla and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Santa Cruz Papalutla consists of the following 5 digits: 70456. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Santa Cruz Papalutla ("70") correspond to the state code of Oaxaca, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.
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#9 Schools in Santa Cruz Papalutla
#10 Hotels & Accommodation in Santa Cruz Papalutla
#11 Bars, night clubs and cafes in Santa Cruz Papalutla
#12 Local food places, eat out, restaurants in Santa Cruz Papalutla
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>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Santa Cruz Papalutla
#13 Other towns in the Municipality of Santa Cruz Papalutla
- 3a. Sección (- inhabitants)
- Primera Sección (- inhabitants)
- Santa Cruz Papalutla (2242 inhabitants)