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Xala (Puebla)

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The town of Xala (Puebla) belongs to the municipality of Zoquitlán. There are 102 inhabitants and it is 2,453 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Huautla de Jiménez is 74 minutes away by car (49 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #43 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Xala, 29% of the population over 12 years is single and 18% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.

The town of Xala is located at 5.8 kilometers from Xitlama, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the West direction. In addition, it is located at 7.8 kilometers from Zoquitlán, which is the capital of the municipality, in the Southwest direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Xala.

#1 Where is Xala? How to go? Map

What is the route to get to Xala (Puebla)? Find out on this map the access to this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in and out to the icon

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#2 The population of Xala (Puebla) is 102 inhabitants

Population data in Xala (Puebla)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020	55	47	102
2010	38	40	78
2005	37	46	83

Evolution of the population in Xala: Total   Men   Women

Other demographic data in Xala:

	2020	2010
Fertility rate (children per woman):	2.64	10.00
Population coming from outside the State of Puebla:	0.00%	0.00%
Illiterate population:	8.82%	12.82%
Illiterate population (men):	2.94%	10.00%
Illiterate population (women):	5.88%	15.79%
Schooling level:	7.14	5.02
Schooling level (men):	6.71	5.77
Schooling level (women):	7.53	4.24

Indigenous culture data in Xala:

	2020	2010
Percentage of indigenous population:	100.00%	100.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:	84.31%	87.18%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:	2.94%	11.54%

Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Xala, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Puebla, and in the country as a whole.

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

Unemployment, economy and housing data in Xala:

	2020	2010
Employed population over 12 years:	39.22%	17.95%
Employed population over 12 years (men):	59.57%	30.00%
Employed population over 12 years (women):	21.82%	5.26%
Number of inhabited private housings:	22	17
Homes with electricity:	100.00%	87.50%
Homes with piped water:	100.00%	100.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:	77.27%	100.00%
Homes with a radio:	59.09%	87.50%
Homes with a television:	45.45%	81.25%
Homes with a refrigerator:	27.27%	12.50%
Homes with a washing machine:	22.73%	6.25%
Homes with a car:	54.55%	31.25%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:	0.00%	0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:	18.18%	0.00%
Homes with cell phones:	63.64%	31.25%
Homes with Internet:	18.18%	0.00%

Comparison of percentages of single persons in Xala (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Puebla, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Xala

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Xala, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Zoquitlán. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Xala.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Xala

Many people want to stay in the town of Xala 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 LOS ARCOS: 8 km away, direction East (6 minutes by car)
• CASA DE HUESPEDES VIVEROS: 10 km away, direction East (7 minutes by car)
• POSADA GLORIA: 10 km away, direction East (7 minutes by car)
• HOTEL Y RESTAURANTE FAMILIAR LA TERRAZA: 15 km away, direction Southeast (10 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in Xala

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

• Ejecatépetl (2301 meters): 4.5 km walk (62 minutes), heading West.
• Cerro Acatépetl (2837 meters): 5.8 km walk (81 minutes), heading Northeast.
• Marrubio (2639 meters): 7.2 km walk (120 minutes), heading Northeast.
• Romerotépetl (2631 meters): 6.2 km walk (119 minutes), heading Southwest.

Magical Towns to visit when in Xala:

• Huautla de Jiménez (Oaxaca): Don't miss "Cosmovisión", 74 km, heading Southeast (49 minutes by car)

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

• Xolochtepec (Tlacotzinga) (191 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the East (2 minutes by car)
• Xacalco (939 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southwest (4 minutes by car)
• Apiztepec (389 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the West (3 minutes by car)
• Cinco Señores (1093 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northwest (4 minutes by car)

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

#6 Population pyramid of Xala (Puebla)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Xala 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 Xala there is a generational replacement.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Xala (inhabitants year 2020)

Age range	Number of women	Number of men	Total population
Infants (0-5 years)	11	9	20
Youth (6-14 years)	10	7	17
Adults (15-59 years)	31	28	59
Elderly (60+ years)	3	3	6

#7 Pictures of Xala

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