La Peña
La Peña is a locality in San Pedro Ixtlahuaca, Oaxaca and has about 154 residents and an elevation of 1,616 metres. La Peña is situated nearby to the hamlet La Loma (Loma Grande), as well as near the locality La Verdura.Places of Interest
Highlights include Monte Albán.
Monte Albán
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Monte Albán is a Zapotec and Mixtec archaeological site in the state of Oaxaca in Mexico, on a hilltop overlooking Oaxaca city. This ancient city was the socio-political and economic center of the Zapotecs for nearly 1,000 years, a contemporary of Teotihuacán in central Mexico. Monte Albán is situated 4 km southeast of La Peña.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Oaxaca and Cuilapan de Guerrero.
Oaxaca
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Oaxaca is the colorful, delicious, and culturally-rich capital of the Mexican state of Oaxaca. Its historical city center, along with the archeological ruins of Monte Albán overlooking it, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Cuilapan de Guerrero
Town
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Cuilapan de Guerrero is a town and municipality located in the central valley region of Oaxaca in southern Mexico. It is 10 kilometres to the south of the capital city of Oaxaca on the road leading to Villa de Zaachila, and is in the Centro District in the Valles Centrales region. Cuilapan de Guerrero is situated 7 km south of La Peña.
Jalapa del Valle
Hamlet
Jalapa del Valle is a village in the Mexican state of Oaxaca, some 12 km to the northwest of state capital Oaxaca, Oax. Jalapa del Valle is situated 9 km west of La Peña.
La Peña
- Type: Locality with 154 residents
- Also known as: “La Pena”
- Location: San Pedro Ixtlahuaca, Oaxaca, Pacific Coast, Mexico, North America
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Latitude
17.06139° or 17° 3′ 41″ northLongitude
-96.79806° or 96° 47′ 53″ westPopulation
154Elevation
1,616 metres (5,302 feet)Open location code
76953662+HQGeoNames ID
8875301
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