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Atenas

We have collected many facts about the small village of Atenas, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.

So you will learn about this incredible town of 77 inhabitants of Zacatecas.

The town of Atenas belongs to the municipality of Fresnillo (State of Zacatecas). There are 77 inhabitants and it is 2,126 meters altitude. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #121 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Atenas, 28% of the population over 12 years is single and 58% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.

Do you want to locate the town of Atenas? You can find it at 39.7 kilometers, in direction West, from the town of Fresnillo, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Atenas through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Atenas? How to go? Map

Online map of Atenas in Zacatecas, with an interactive cartography with which you can see closely the town, centered on

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#2 The population of Atenas (Zacatecas) is 77 inhabitants

Population data in Atenas

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020	38	39	77
2010	57	46	103
2005	38	37	75

Evolution of the population in Atenas: Total   Men   Women

Other demographic data in Atenas:

	2020	2010
Fertility rate (children per woman):	2.48	8.70
Population coming from outside the State of Zacatecas:	2.60%	1.94%
Illiterate population:	6.49%	6.80%
Illiterate population (men):	1.30%	8.70%
Illiterate population (women):	5.19%	5.26%
Schooling level:	6.81	5.23
Schooling level (men):	6.71	5.03
Schooling level (women):	6.9	5.43

Indigenous culture data in Atenas:

	2020	2010
Percentage of indigenous population:	0.00%	0.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:	0.00%	0.00%
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 Atenas, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Zacatecas, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Atenas:

	2020	2010
Employed population over 12 years:	28.57%	29.13%
Employed population over 12 years (men):	48.72%	63.04%
Employed population over 12 years (women):	7.89%	1.75%
Number of inhabited private housings:	19	24
Homes with electricity:	100.00%	100.00%
Homes with piped water:	100.00%	100.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:	47.37%	47.83%
Homes with a radio:	68.42%	95.65%
Homes with a television:	94.74%	100.00%
Homes with a refrigerator:	94.74%	95.65%
Homes with a washing machine:	63.16%	69.57%
Homes with a car:	57.89%	56.52%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:	0.00%	0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:	5.26%	30.43%
Homes with cell phones:	73.68%	4.35%
Homes with Internet:	57.89%	0.00%

Comparison of percentages of single persons in Atenas (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Zacatecas, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Atenas

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Atenas, 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 Atenas.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Atenas

Many people want to stay in the town of Atenas itself, but unfortunately there are no hotels in the village yet. Don't worry, we have created this list of the closest accommodations, so you can ask if they have rooms available:

• RENTA DE DEPARTAMENTOS: 49 km away, direction East (41 minutes by car)
• HOTEL CASA BLANCA MINERO: 53 km away, direction East (40 minutes by car)
• MOTEL OASIS: 54 km away, direction East (40 minutes by car)
• HOTEL BARRAZA: 56 km away, direction North (41 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in Atenas

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

• Cerro El Colorado (2307 meters): 9.3 km walk (121 minutes), heading East.
• Mesa San Lucas (2358 meters): 10.7 km walk (143 minutes), heading Northeast.
• Cerro Los Cuatillos (2389 meters): 12.0 km walk (206 minutes), heading Northeast.
• Cerro Cacalote (2489 meters): 11.4 km walk (171 minutes), heading East.

Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Atenas?:

• San Felipe de Adjuntas de Ábrego (21 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the West (5 minutes by car)
• El Charco del Garay (6 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Northwest (6 minutes by car)
• San Martín de los Pajaritos (180 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Northwest (5 minutes by car)
• San José del Río (729 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southwest (5 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 Atenas (Zacatecas)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Atenas 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 Atenas there is a generational replacement.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Atenas (inhabitants year 2020)

Age range	Number of women	Number of men	Total population
Infants (0-5 years)	3	3	6
Youth (6-14 years)	5	8	13
Adults (15-59 years)	23	22	45
Elderly (60+ years)	7	6	13

#7 Pictures of Atenas

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

#9 Schools in Atenas

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