Altamira (Puebla)

The most complete information about the small village of Altamira (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.

Did you know that this town in Puebla has 31 inhabitants?

The town of Altamira (Puebla) belongs to the municipality of Tlaxco. There are 31 inhabitants and it is 1,442 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Pahuatlán is 34 minutes away by car (22 km). It is the most populated town in the position #20 of the whole municipality.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Altamira, there is a percentage of 13% of indigenous population and 75% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Altamira? They are at the bottom of this page.

To locate this beautiful town inside the municipality, you must know that Altamira is located at 6.4 kilometers (in direction Northwest) from the locality of Tlaxco, which is the one that has more inhabitants inside the municipality. With our webpage and with our satelital map that you can find below, you can know where is and visit the surroundings of Altamira.

#1 Where is Altamira? How to go? Map

Online map of Altamira (Puebla) to be able to get to and make trips around this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in (+) or out (-) to locate the village.

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#2 The population of Altamira (Puebla) is 31 inhabitants

Population data in Altamira (Puebla)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020151631
2010231639
2005192241
Evolution of the population in Altamira: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Altamira:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.7912.50
Population coming from outside the State of Puebla:19.35%20.51%
Illiterate population:19.35%17.95%
Illiterate population (men):9.68%12.50%
Illiterate population (women):9.68%21.74%
Schooling level:4.963.67
Schooling level (men):4.643.56
Schooling level (women):5.253.75
Indigenous culture data in Altamira:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:12.90%10.26%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:6.45%5.13%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Altamira, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Puebla, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Altamira:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:61.29%17.95%
Employed population over 12 years (men):75.00%43.75%
Employed population over 12 years (women):46.67%0.00%
Number of inhabited private housings:812
Homes with electricity:100.00%90.00%
Homes with piped water:37.50%0.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:25.00%100.00%
Homes with a radio:62.50%60.00%
Homes with a television:12.50%10.00%
Homes with a refrigerator:25.00%10.00%
Homes with a washing machine:0.00%0.00%
Homes with a car:0.00%0.00%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:12.50%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:0.00%0.00%
Homes with cell phones:75.00%10.00%
Homes with Internet:12.50%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Altamira (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 Altamira

With the satellite map of Altamira 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 Tlaxco. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Altamira.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Altamira

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

#5 What to do in Altamira

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Altamira? The list of the best places to visit in Altamira and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de Altamira para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro Ocotal (1158 meters): 1.0 km walk (13 minutes), heading West.
  • Cerro Pelón (1308 meters): 5.0 km walk (73 minutes), heading East.
  • Cerro La Cuchilla (1064 meters): 5.7 km walk (118 minutes), heading West.
  • Cerro El Común (1274 meters): 6.0 km walk (92 minutes), heading East.
Magical Towns to visit when in Altamira:
  • Pahuatlán (Puebla): Don't miss "La Trinidad", 34 km, heading Southwest (22 minutes by car)
  • Xicotepec (Puebla): Don't miss "Mirador de la Monumental Virgen de Guadalupe", 39 km, heading Southeast (28 minutes by car)
  • Huauchinango (Puebla): Don't miss "Cerro de Zempoala", 44 km, heading South (39 minutes by car)
  • Acaxochitlán (Hidalgo): Don't miss "Presa Tejocotal", 44 km, heading Southwest (40 minutes by car)
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Altamira?:
  • Lindavista II (132 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the West (2 minutes by car)
  • Loma Bonita (148 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the South (2 minutes by car)
  • Dos Caminos Atlalpan (95 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northeast (2 minutes by car)
  • El Dambó (26 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northwest (2 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 Altamira (Puebla)

In Altamira there is a very characteristic age structure of the population, which you can see in the following population pyramid, with data from 2005. After analyzing the demographic data of Altamira, separated by men and women, and also by age groups, we can analyze what the future of the population in this town will be like.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Altamira (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)022
Youth (6-14 years)336
Adults (15-59 years)7714
Elderly (60+ years)549

#7 Pictures of Altamira

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

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#10 Other towns in the Municipality of Tlaxco

  1. Acalman (655 inhabitants)
  2. Cerro Pelón (46 inhabitants)
  3. Chipotla (185 inhabitants)
  4. Comalapa (2 inhabitants)
  5. Dos Caminos (115 inhabitants)
  6. El Arroyo (93 inhabitants)
  7. El Mogote (54 inhabitants)
  8. El Progreso (20 inhabitants)
  9. El Tecomate (39 inhabitants)
  10. La Candelaria (81 inhabitants)
  11. La Victoria (45 inhabitants)
  12. Loma Bonita (148 inhabitants)
  13. Ocopetatitla (40 inhabitants)
  14. Peña Blanca (49 inhabitants)
  15. Tlaxco (1244 inhabitants)