Santa María Pápalo

Maps, pictures and statistics of Santa María Pápalo, a beautiful large village of 1,429 inhabitants of the State of Oaxaca

The town of Santa María Pápalo belongs to the municipality of Santa María Pápalo (State of Oaxaca). There are 1,429 inhabitants and it is 2,061 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Huautla de Jiménez is 73 minutes away by car (63 km). It is the most populated town in the position #1 of the whole municipality.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Santa María Pápalo, 26% of individuals have completed secondary education and 5% of households have a personal computer, laptop or tablet. More interesting data at the bottom of this page.

#1 Where is Santa María Pápalo? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Santa María Pápalo 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 Santa María Pápalo.

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#2 The population of Santa María Pápalo (Oaxaca) is 1,429 inhabitants

Population data in Santa María Pápalo
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20207257041429
20108047891593
20057477511498
Evolution of the population in Santa María Pápalo: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Santa María Pápalo:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.559.63
Population coming from outside the State of Oaxaca:2.38%1.51%
Illiterate population:12.04%13.75%
Illiterate population (men):3.50%9.63%
Illiterate population (women):8.54%17.79%
Schooling level:6.455.51
Schooling level (men):6.855.90
Schooling level (women):6.095.13
Indigenous culture data in Santa María Pápalo:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:99.44%99.75%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:82.44%78.91%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:4.34%6.91%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Santa María Pápalo, 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 Santa María Pápalo:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:37.79%19.77%
Employed population over 12 years (men):62.07%37.52%
Employed population over 12 years (women):14.21%2.36%
Number of inhabited private housings:448582
Homes with electricity:97.77%93.35%
Homes with piped water:99.33%82.57%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:17.19%98.17%
Homes with a radio:64.51%61.24%
Homes with a television:51.56%51.15%
Homes with a refrigerator:20.09%9.63%
Homes with a washing machine:8.93%2.06%
Homes with a car:2.68%1.38%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:5.36%0.46%
Homes with landline telephone:16.07%14.22%
Homes with cell phones:23.44%0.00%
Homes with Internet:3.79%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Santa María Pápalo (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 Santa María Pápalo

With the satellite map of Santa María Pápalo 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 María Pápalo. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Santa María Pápalo.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Santa María Pápalo

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

#5 What to do in Santa María Pápalo

Want to know what to see in Santa María Pápalo if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Santa María Pápalo.
Las mejores montes de Santa María Pápalo para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro Mogote Victoriano (2397 meters): 3.7 km walk (46 minutes), heading East.
  • Cerro Volcan Prieto (3232 meters): 3.6 km walk (62 minutes), heading West.
  • Cerro Amarillo (2830 meters): 5.5 km walk (87 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro La Paz (3086 meters): 6.3 km walk (86 minutes), heading North.
Magical Towns near Santa María Pápalo to discover the Mexican culture:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Santa María Pápalo?:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of Santa María Pápalo (Oaxaca)

In Santa María Pápalo 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 Santa María Pápalo, 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 Santa María Pápalo (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)5365118
Youth (6-14 years)110128238
Adults (15-59 years)461414875
Elderly (60+ years)10197198

#7 Pictures of Santa María Pápalo

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

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