Arroyo el Tres

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Did you know that this town in Oaxaca has 278 inhabitants?

The town of Arroyo el Tres belongs to the municipality of Santa María Tonameca (State of Oaxaca). There are 278 inhabitants and it is 18 meters altitude. It's a beach town: the beach of Playa Zipolite is 2 km away. The Magical Town of Mazunte is 7 minutes away by car (5 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #25 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Arroyo el Tres, there is a percentage of 48% of indigenous population and 90% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Arroyo el Tres? They are at the bottom of this page.

The town of Arroyo el Tres is located at 8.9 kilometers from San Francisco Cozoaltepec, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the North direction. In addition, it is located at 26.5 kilometers from Santa María Tonameca, which is the capital of the municipality, in the Northeast direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Arroyo el Tres.

#1 Where is Arroyo el Tres? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Arroyo el Tres in Oaxaca? Using this map, use the controls to zoom in and out on the village and others in the vicinity to see the direct route, and to be able to plan, for example, hiking activities in Arroyo el Tres.

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#2 The population of Arroyo el Tres (Oaxaca) is 278 inhabitants

Population data in Arroyo el Tres
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020138140278
2010131127258
20058899187
Evolution of the population in Arroyo el Tres: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Arroyo el Tres:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.249.45
Population coming from outside the State of Oaxaca:2.16%3.49%
Illiterate population:7.91%11.24%
Illiterate population (men):2.88%9.45%
Illiterate population (women):5.04%12.98%
Schooling level:8.067.06
Schooling level (men):8.187.48
Schooling level (women):7.946.64
Indigenous culture data in Arroyo el Tres:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:48.20%70.93%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:22.30%33.72%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.72%0.78%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Arroyo el Tres, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Oaxaca, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Arroyo el Tres:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:63.31%41.47%
Employed population over 12 years (men):61.43%55.91%
Employed population over 12 years (women):65.22%27.48%
Number of inhabited private housings:6787
Homes with electricity:98.51%89.23%
Homes with piped water:100.00%87.69%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:89.55%98.46%
Homes with a radio:32.84%61.54%
Homes with a television:64.18%73.85%
Homes with a refrigerator:85.07%66.15%
Homes with a washing machine:58.21%41.54%
Homes with a car:26.87%9.23%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:19.40%3.08%
Homes with landline telephone:1.49%1.54%
Homes with cell phones:89.55%23.08%
Homes with Internet:23.88%3.08%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Arroyo el Tres (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Oaxaca, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Arroyo el Tres

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#4 What to do in Arroyo el Tres

A weekend in Arroyo el Tres and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Arroyo el Tres and surroundings to find the best destinations.
The best beaches in Arroyo el Tres to enjoy water sports:
  • Playa Zipolite: A 2 km walk (17 minutes) or 2 minutes by car, heading Southeast.
  • Playa San Agustinillo: A 3 km walk (27 minutes) or 3 minutes by car, heading West.
  • Playa Mermejita: A 7 km walk (51 minutes) or 8 minutes by car, heading West.
  • Playa La Mina: A 8 km walk (79 minutes) or 9 minutes by car, heading East.
Las mejores montes de Arroyo el Tres para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro El Piste (246 meters): 6.7 km walk (86 minutes), heading North.
  • Cerro Corral de Piedra (244 meters): 9.4 km walk (161 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro El Vigía (109 meters): 11.8 km walk (237 minutes), heading North.
  • Cerro Tembo (268 meters): 12.9 km walk (176 minutes), heading Northeast.
Magical Towns to visit when in Arroyo el Tres:
  • Mazunte (Oaxaca): Don't miss "Centro ​Mexicano de la Tortuga", 7 km, heading West (5 minutes by car)
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Arroyo el Tres?:
  • Playa Zipolite (1360 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the East (3 minutes by car)
  • San Agustinillo (267 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the West (4 minutes by car)
  • El Carnero (46 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Northeast (6 minutes by car)
  • Loma del Ángel (21 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the East (5 minutes by car)
This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#5 Population pyramid of Arroyo el Tres (Oaxaca)

In Arroyo el Tres 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 Arroyo el Tres, 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 Arroyo el Tres (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)121729
Youth (6-14 years)213152
Adults (15-59 years)9579174
Elderly (60+ years)101323

#6 Pictures of Arroyo el Tres

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

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#7 The Postal Code of Arroyo el Tres (Oaxaca) is 70947

Are you going to send a letter to Arroyo el Tres? Do you have a friend in Arroyo el Tres and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Arroyo el Tres consists of the following 5 digits: 70947. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Arroyo el Tres ("70") correspond to the state code of Oaxaca, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.

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