Living in La Barca
La Barca is a large place in Jalisco, Mexico, home to 35,219 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are retired couples (top 16%, #77 of 510), early retirees (top 20%, #120 of 623), rural value seekers (top 25%, #153 of 623).
Residents35,219
Density– per km²
Area– km²
Hub airport84 km (Guadalajara International)
Nearest city of 100k+43 km
Within 30 km186,900 people
Lake shore18 km (Lake Chapala)
Terrain around itabout 1,540 m, height range 80 m
Nearest large lakeLago de Chapala, 18 km
Nearest major riverLerma, 1.0 km
Main railway line2.3 km
Distance to Mexico City369 km
Within 10 km35,219 people
Winter daylight10 h 54 min, sunset 1:16
See La Barca on the map
Open in NestlyzerGood to know about La Barca
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 54 min and sets around 1:16; in late June it sets around 3:33.
How La Barca ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in Mexico. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Regional overview: population, geography and modelled indicators for costs, schools and safety.
| Profile | Score | In Mexico | In Jalisco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 59 | #280 of 510 | #22 of 48 | Map |
| Low-income household | 46 | #402 of 623 | #32 of 52 | Map |
| Low-income family | 60 | #409 of 510 | #33 of 48 | Map |
| Single parent | 61 | #416 of 510 | #33 of 48 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 75 | #77 of 510 | #11 of 48 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 75 | #251 of 510 | #24 of 48 | Map |
| Early retiree | 71 | #120 of 623 | #18 of 52 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 66 | #371 of 623 | #34 of 52 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 49 | #419 of 510 | #32 of 48 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 47 | #408 of 623 | #32 of 52 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 34 | #388 of 623 | #31 of 52 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 46 | #378 of 510 | #31 of 48 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 71 | #173 of 623 | #18 of 52 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | 7 | #438 of 623 | #35 of 52 | Map |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 34 | #441 of 623 | #38 of 52 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 56 | #153 of 623 | #16 of 52 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 43 | #361 of 623 | #28 of 52 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 33 | #400 of 623 | #32 of 52 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #281 of 623 | #32 of 52 | Map |
| Coastal living | 70 | #104 of 276 | #11 of 32 | Map |
| Business owner | 41 | #391 of 623 | #30 of 52 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Jamay 17 km
- Ocotlán 25 km
- Yurécuaro 28 km
- Atotonilco el Alto 29 km
- Sahuayo de Morelos 32 km
- Jiquilpan de Juárez 38 km
- Zamora de Hidalgo 43 km
- Jacona de Plancarte 45 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.