Axtla de Terrazas

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All the information about this town of 8,045 inhabitants of the State of San Luis Potosí

The town of Axtla de Terrazas belongs to the municipality of Axtla de Terrazas (State of San Luis Potosí). There are 8,045 inhabitants and it is 76 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Xilitla is 24 minutes away by car (23 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #1 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Axtla de Terrazas, 78% of the inhabitants are catholic and 69% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

#1 Where is Axtla de Terrazas? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Axtla de Terrazas in San Luis Potosí? 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 Axtla de Terrazas.

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#2 The population of Axtla de Terrazas (San Luis Potosí) is 8,045 inhabitants

Population data in Axtla de Terrazas
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020428337628045
2010400537097714
2005364233466988
Evolution of the population in Axtla de Terrazas: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Axtla de Terrazas:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.223.05
Population coming from outside the State of San Luis Potosí:9.71%8.43%
Illiterate population:2.80%4.29%
Illiterate population (men):0.87%3.05%
Illiterate population (women):1.93%5.44%
Schooling level:10.639.48
Schooling level (men):10.859.70
Schooling level (women):10.459.29
Indigenous culture data in Axtla de Terrazas:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:30.89%28.96%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:12.47%11.46%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.17%0.06%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Axtla de Terrazas, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of San Luis Potosí, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Axtla de Terrazas:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:52.27%39.51%
Employed population over 12 years (men):58.61%51.90%
Employed population over 12 years (women):46.70%28.04%
Number of inhabited private housings:2,2282,239
Homes with electricity:99.37%97.29%
Homes with piped water:98.74%93.09%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:97.13%97.61%
Homes with a radio:40.08%63.64%
Homes with a television:89.23%89.90%
Homes with a refrigerator:89.32%81.45%
Homes with a washing machine:68.85%58.48%
Homes with a car:40.44%36.84%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:35.77%23.92%
Homes with landline telephone:25.72%28.44%
Homes with cell phones:93.13%69.59%
Homes with Internet:34.16%14.78%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Axtla de Terrazas (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of San Luis Potosí, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Axtla de Terrazas

With the satellite map of Axtla de Terrazas 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 Axtla de Terrazas. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Axtla de Terrazas.



#4 What to do in Axtla de Terrazas

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Axtla de Terrazas? The list of the best places to visit in Axtla de Terrazas and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de Axtla de Terrazas para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro Teatl (326 meters): 9.5 km walk (133 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro Buenavista (824 meters): 10.3 km walk (187 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro Cristiano (705 meters): 11.8 km walk (148 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro Etepetl (628 meters): 10.0 km walk (188 minutes), heading South.
Magical Towns to visit when in Axtla de Terrazas:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Axtla de Terrazas?:
  • San José (24 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southwest (2 minutes by car)
  • Santa Rita (37 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southwest (2 minutes by car)
  • Xochititla (13 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the East (2 minutes by car)
  • La Ceiba (7 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southeast (3 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 Axtla de Terrazas (San Luis Potosí)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Axtla de Terrazas 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 Axtla de Terrazas there is a generational replacement.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Axtla de Terrazas (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)371404775
Youth (6-14 years)6766601,336
Adults (15-59 years)2,5972,2064,803
Elderly (60+ years)6394921,131

#6 Pictures of Axtla de Terrazas

Would you like to see what this town looks like and enjoy landscape pictures of Axtla de Terrazas? 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 Axtla de Terrazas.

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#7 The Postal Code of Axtla de Terrazas (San Luis Potosí) is 79930

Are you going to send a letter to Axtla de Terrazas? Do you have a friend in Axtla de Terrazas and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Axtla de Terrazas consists of the following 5 digits: 79930. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Axtla de Terrazas ("79") correspond to the state code of San Luis Potosí, 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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#14 Other towns in the Municipality of Axtla de Terrazas

  1. Barrio Santa Fe (185 inhabitants)
  2. Coamízatl (139 inhabitants)
  3. Comoca Ahuacatitla (325 inhabitants)
  4. Comunidad Picholco (Picholco Viejo) (132 inhabitants)
  5. Cuatecoyo (219 inhabitants)
  6. Cuixcoatitla (Chalco) (534 inhabitants)
  7. El Madrigal (6 inhabitants)
  8. El Mirador (4 inhabitants)
  9. Fracción Ahuehueyo (175 inhabitants)
  10. Joaquín Jonguitud (5 inhabitants)
  11. La Ceiba (Ezequiel Terrazas) (5 inhabitants)
  12. La Purísima (- inhabitants)
  13. Las Cuevas (745 inhabitants)
  14. Rancho Axtlán (5 inhabitants)
  15. Xochititla (13 inhabitants)