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Tortugas (Jalisco)

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

So you will learn about this incredible town of 3 inhabitants of Jalisco.

The town of Tortugas (Jalisco) belongs to the municipality of Mezquitic. There are 3 inhabitants and it is 1,865 meters altitude. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #281 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Do you want to locate the town of Tortugas? You can find it at 5.6 kilometers, in direction East, from the town of Mezquitic, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Tortugas through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Tortugas? How to go? Map

Map to know how to get to Tortugas (Jalisco) by road and with geographical references of the surrounding towns. With the controls you can zoom in and out to the position of Tortugas, which has the following symbol

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#2 The population of Tortugas (Jalisco) is 3 inhabitants

Population data in Tortugas (Jalisco)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020			3
2010	5	5	10
2005			9

Evolution of the population in Tortugas: Total   Men   Women

According to the 2010 official census, in the town there were 5 males and 5 females. The female/male ratio is 1.000, and the birth rate is 3 children per woman. Of the total population, 40.00% comes from outside the State of Jalisco. 10.00% of the population is illiterate (20.00% of men and 0.00% of women). The education level is 4.86 (2.33 in men and 6.75 in women).

Indigenous culture in Tortugas
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 Tortugas
10.00% of the inhabitants (more than 12 years) are economically active (20.00% of the men, and 0.00% of the women).

Housing and infrastructure in Tortugas
In Tortugas there are 3 housings. 66.67% of the housings have electricity, 100.00% have piped water, 66.67% have toilet or restroom, 33.33% have a radio receiver, 100.00% a television, 33.33% a fridge, 33.33% a washing-machine, 100.00% a car or a van, 0.00% a personal computer, 33.33% a landline telephone, 66.67% mobile phone, and 0.00% Internet access.

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#3 Satellite photo of Tortugas

With the satellite map of Tortugas 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 Mezquitic. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Tortugas.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Tortugas

It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of Tortugas, but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to Tortugas so you can contact them:

• HOTEL PASEO: 8 km away, direction West (6 minutes by car)
• MESON DE MEZQUITIC: 7 km away, direction West (5 minutes by car)
• HOSTAL LA CASONA: 8 km away, direction West (6 minutes by car)
• HOTEL CAPRICHO: 8 km away, direction West (7 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in Tortugas

A weekend in Tortugas and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Tortugas and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Mountains in Tortugas for hiking and trails:

• Las Espigas (1787 meters): 2.9 km walk (50 minutes), heading Northwest.
• Las Codornices (2409 meters): 6.6 km walk (120 minutes), heading East.
• El Maguey (1941 meters): 9.3 km walk (155 minutes), heading South.
• Cerro Altamira (2482 meters): 10.2 km walk (170 minutes), heading Southeast.

Other towns near Tortugas:

• San Isidro (9 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the South (4 minutes by car)
• El Mortero (88 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southeast (4 minutes by car)
• La Ermita (6 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southwest (6 minutes by car)
• San Antonio (33 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Southeast (6 minutes by car)
• Mesa del Fraile (Mesa de Guadalupe) (86 inhabitants): Located 7 km to the Northeast (10 minutes by car)

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

#6 Pictures of Tortugas

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

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In the following links you can check the list of the best (and most beautiful) towns in Mexico and the State of Jalisco, by popular vote:
- The best towns in Mexico
- The most beautiful towns in Jalisco

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