Alférez
The most complete information about the small village of Alférez (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.
Did you know that this town in Oaxaca has 165 inhabitants?
The town of Alférez belongs to the municipality of Tlacolula de Matamoros (State of Oaxaca). There are 165 inhabitants and it is 1,615 meters altitude. The Magical Town of San Pablo Villa Mitla is 31 minutes away by car (22 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #10 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In Alférez, there is a percentage of 30% of indigenous population and 96% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Alférez? They are at the bottom of this page.
The town of Alférez is located at 2.0 kilometers from Tlacolula de Matamoros, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Northwest direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Alférez.
#1 Where is Alférez? How to go? Map
Location map of Alférez in Oaxaca: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Alférez, which is marked with the following symbol 
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#2 The population of Alférez (Oaxaca) is 165 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 85 | 80 | 165 |
| 2010 | 83 | 65 | 148 |
| 2005 | 80 | 67 | 147 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.15 | 9.23 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Oaxaca: | 6.06% | 3.38% |
| Illiterate population: | 11.52% | 14.19% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 4.85% | 9.23% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 6.67% | 18.07% |
| Schooling level: | 6.72 | 5.12 |
| Schooling level (men): | 6.51 | 5.48 |
| Schooling level (women): | 6.9 | 4.77 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 29.70% | 19.59% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 13.33% | 6.08% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 55.15% | 44.59% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 58.75% | 56.92% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 51.76% | 34.94% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 49 | 59 |
| Homes with electricity: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Homes with piped water: | 93.88% | 74.36% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 59.18% | 100.00% |
| Homes with a radio: | 83.67% | 74.36% |
| Homes with a television: | 71.43% | 89.74% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 75.51% | 66.67% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 57.14% | 46.15% |
| Homes with a car: | 40.82% | 23.08% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 18.37% | 0.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 95.92% | 56.41% |
| Homes with Internet: | 24.49% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Alférez
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Alférez, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Tlacolula de Matamoros. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Alférez.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Alférez
It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of Alférez, but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to Alférez so you can contact them:- HOTEL Y RESTAURANT GUISH BAC: 3 km away, direction Northeast (2 minutes by car)
- HOTEL LA POSADA: 4 km away, direction Northeast (2 minutes by car)
- HOTEL REGIS: 4 km away, direction Northeast (3 minutes by car)
- HOTEL Y RESTARANTE LA CALENDA: 4 km away, direction Northeast (3 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Alférez
Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Alférez? The list of the best places to visit in Alférez and nearby locations.Las mejores montes de Alférez para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
- Mesa Caballito Blanco (1719 meters): 6.5 km walk (125 minutes), heading East.
- Cerro Las Comadres (1883 meters): 9.0 km walk (174 minutes), heading East.
- Cerro Bugas (1957 meters): 9.2 km walk (135 minutes), heading South.
- Cerro Los Compadres (1902 meters): 9.3 km walk (180 minutes), heading East.
- San Pablo Villa Mitla (Oaxaca): Don't miss "Las cascadas petrificadas de Hierve el Agua", 31 km, heading East (22 minutes by car)
- Junto al Río Salado (31 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the East (1 minutes by car)
- Rancho La Esperanza (10 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southeast (2 minutes by car)
- Rancho Mi Niña Bonita (10 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the South (3 minutes by car)
- Tlacolula de Matamoros (15298 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Northeast (5 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Alférez (Oaxaca)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Alférez 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 Alférez there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 11 | 9 | 20 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 6 | 14 | 20 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 55 | 44 | 99 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 13 | 13 | 26 |
#7 Pictures of Alférez
In order for you to enjoy nature around Alférez, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Alférez, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Tlacolula de Matamoros
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