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Altavista (Tamaulipas)

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So you will learn about this incredible town of 7 inhabitants of Tamaulipas.

The town of Altavista (Tamaulipas) belongs to the municipality of Matamoros. There are 7 inhabitants and it is 2 meters altitude. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #279 of the ranking.

In 2020, the authorities declared it uninhabited.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Do you want to locate the town of Altavista? You can find it at 24.2 kilometers, in direction Northeast, from the town of Heroica Matamoros, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Altavista through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Altavista? How to go? Map

What is the route to get to Altavista (Tamaulipas)? 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 Altavista (Tamaulipas) is 7 inhabitants

Population data in Altavista (Tamaulipas)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2010	3	4	7

Evolution of the population in Altavista: Total   Men   Women

According to the 2010 official census, in the town there were 4 males and 3 females. The female/male ratio is 0.750, and the birth rate is 5.33 children per woman. Of the total population, 0.00% comes from outside the State of Tamaulipas. 14.29% of the population is illiterate (25.00% of men and 0.00% of women). The education level is 1.86 (1 in men and 3 in women).

Indigenous culture in Altavista
0.00% of the population is indigenous, and 0.00% of the inhabitants speak one of the indigenous languages. 0.00% of the population speaks one of the indigineous languages, but not Spanish.

Unemployment and the economy in Altavista
57.14% of the inhabitants (more than 12 years) are economically active (100.00% of the men, and 0.00% of the women).

Housing and infrastructure in Altavista
In Altavista there are 3 housings. 33.33% of the housings have electricity, 0.00% have piped water, 100.00% have toilet or restroom, 66.67% have a radio receiver, 100.00% a television, 0.00% a fridge, 0.00% a washing-machine, 66.67% a car or a van, 0.00% a personal computer, 0.00% a landline telephone, 100.00% mobile phone, and 0.00% Internet access.

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#3 Satellite photo of Altavista

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Altavista, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Matamoros. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Altavista.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Altavista

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

• HOTEL LA FINCA: 24 km away, direction Northwest (17 minutes by car)
• MOTEL LA PLAYA: 29 km away, direction Northwest (22 minutes by car)
• MOTEL CONDESA: 29 km away, direction Northwest (22 minutes by car)
• MOTEL LAS FUENTES: 33 km away, direction Northwest (25 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in Altavista

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Altavista? The list of the best places to visit in Altavista and nearby locations.
Mountains in Altavista for hiking and trails:

• Loma Mogote Largo (6 meters): 15.2 km walk (223 minutes), heading Northeast.

Other towns near Altavista:

• El Tecolote (115 inhabitants): Located 15 km to the Northwest (17 minutes by car)
• Huizachal (8 inhabitants): Located 19 km to the Northeast (25 minutes by car)
• Colonia Las Margaritas (58 inhabitants): Located 23 km to the North (26 minutes by car)
• El Tecolote (Joaquín Renteral) (19 inhabitants): Located 22 km to the Northwest (25 minutes by car)
• San Juan (55 inhabitants): Located 18 km to the North (20 minutes by car)

This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

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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 Tamaulipas, by popular vote:
- The best towns in Mexico
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