Altamira (Zacatecas)
We have collected many facts about the large village of Altamira, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.
So you will learn about this incredible town of 1,501 inhabitants of Zacatecas.
The town of Altamira (Zacatecas) belongs to the municipality of Fresnillo. There are 1,501 inhabitants and it is 2,020 meters altitude. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #15 of the ranking.
Data: In Altamira, 28% of the population over 12 years is single and 20% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.
Do you want to locate the town of Altamira? You can find it at 25.9 kilometers, in direction Southwest, from the town of Fresnillo, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Altamira through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.
#1 Where is Altamira? How to go? Map
What is the route to get to Altamira (Zacatecas)? 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 Altamira (Zacatecas) is 1,501 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 759 | 742 | 1501 |
| 2010 | 760 | 766 | 1526 |
| 2005 | 719 | 698 | 1417 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.85 | 3.26 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Zacatecas: | 3.26% | 4.65% |
| Illiterate population: | 2.20% | 3.93% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 1.20% | 3.26% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 1.00% | 4.61% |
| Schooling level: | 7.72 | 6.87 |
| Schooling level (men): | 7.36 | 6.52 |
| Schooling level (women): | 8.07 | 7.22 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 0.00% | 1.11% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 0.00% | 0.39% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Fresnillo (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 36.78% | 28.77% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 54.72% | 51.70% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 19.24% | 5.66% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 379 | 401 |
| Homes with electricity: | 99.47% | 98.88% |
| Homes with piped water: | 99.47% | 99.44% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 96.57% | 87.92% |
| Homes with a radio: | 79.95% | 88.76% |
| Homes with a television: | 91.29% | 96.91% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 88.92% | 84.55% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 79.68% | 70.51% |
| Homes with a car: | 48.28% | 49.16% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 17.15% | 7.58% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 30.08% | 51.69% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 73.88% | 25.28% |
| Homes with Internet: | 19.53% | 0.84% |
#3 Satellite photo of Altamira
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Altamira, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Fresnillo. You can search free satellite map (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:- MOTEL OASIS: 32 km away, direction Southeast (23 minutes by car)
- HOTEL SANTA CRUZ: 34 km away, direction Southeast (26 minutes by car)
- HOTEL ATOCHA: 33 km away, direction Southeast (26 minutes by car)
- HOTEL LA ESTANCIA: 30 km away, direction Southeast (21 minutes by car)
#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.Mountains in Altamira for hiking and trails:
- Cerro Chapultepec (2111 meters): 5.7 km walk (78 minutes), heading Northwest.
- Cerro El Chamuscadero (2215 meters): 7.8 km walk (104 minutes), heading Northwest.
- Cerro La Chicharrona (2131 meters): 11.6 km walk (239 minutes), heading Southeast.
- Cerro La Cruz (2365 meters): 12.9 km walk (210 minutes), heading West.
- La Nueva Rosita (6 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the South (4 minutes by car)
- Bajío de las Cuatas (12 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southwest (6 minutes by car)
- San José Charco Azul (10 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the South (4 minutes by car)
- El Capullo (14 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southeast (5 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Altamira (Zacatecas)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Altamira 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 Altamira there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 90 | 95 | 185 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 142 | 142 | 284 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 454 | 432 | 886 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 73 | 73 | 146 |
#7 Pictures of Altamira
Would you like to see what this town looks like and enjoy landscape pictures of Altamira? We have located on the Internet several beautiful images of places and locations nearby, so you can see the beauty of this Mexican town. Some are artistic pictures and others are simply panoramic pictures taken by amateurs and friends who simply like Altamira.
Disfrute con las fotos de Altamira en este enlace
#8 The Postal Code of Altamira (Zacatecas) is 99188
Do you want to know the Postal Code of Altamira so that you can send postal packages and letters with complete confidence that they will arrive at their destination? Write down the following 5 digits: 99188. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Altamira ("99") correspond to the State of Zacatecas, and the last three identify the town itself. As a curiosity, there may be several locations in the same State with the same Post Code.
#9 Vote for Altamira as the most beautiful town in Mexico
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In the following links you can check the list of the best (and most beautiful) towns in Mexico and the State of Zacatecas, by popular vote:
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- The most beautiful towns in Zacatecas
#10 Schools in Altamira
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Fresnillo
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