Cacao (Yucatán)

Learn about medium-sized town of Cacao through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 220 inhabitants of the State of Yucatán

The town of Cacao (Yucatán) belongs to the municipality of Abalá. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #6 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Cacao, 78% of the inhabitants are catholic and 68% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

The town of Cacao is located at 8.6 kilometers from Uayalceh, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Southwest direction. In addition, it is located at 15.9 kilometers from Abalá, which is the capital of the municipality, in the West direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Cacao.

#1 Where is Cacao? How to go? Map

Online map of Cacao (Yucatán) to be able to get to and make trips around this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in (+) or out (-) to locate the village.

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#2 The population of Cacao (Yucatán) is 220 inhabitants

Population data in Cacao (Yucatán)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020111109220
2010127149276
2005119142261
Evolution of the population in Cacao: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Cacao:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.9210.74
Population coming from outside the State of Yucatán:0.00%1.09%
Illiterate population:6.36%9.06%
Illiterate population (men):3.64%10.74%
Illiterate population (women):2.73%7.09%
Schooling level:6.254.98
Schooling level (men):6.165.01
Schooling level (women):6.334.94
Indigenous culture data in Cacao:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:35.00%64.13%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:15.00%28.62%
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 Cacao, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Yucatán, and in the country as a whole.

Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Abalá (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.

Unemployment, economy and housing data in Cacao:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:36.82%32.97%
Employed population over 12 years (men):53.21%46.31%
Employed population over 12 years (women):20.72%17.32%
Number of inhabited private housings:6584
Homes with electricity:98.46%86.36%
Homes with piped water:100.00%96.97%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:84.62%87.88%
Homes with a radio:47.69%72.73%
Homes with a television:86.15%92.42%
Homes with a refrigerator:69.23%63.64%
Homes with a washing machine:67.69%62.12%
Homes with a car:1.54%3.03%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:3.08%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:0.00%1.52%
Homes with cell phones:69.23%56.06%
Homes with Internet:1.54%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Cacao (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Yucatán, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Cacao

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Cacao, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Abalá. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Cacao.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Cacao

Many people want to stay in the town of Cacao 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:

#5 What to do in Cacao

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Cacao? The list of the best places to visit in Cacao and nearby locations.
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Cacao?:
  • San Antonio Mulix (41 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the South (6 minutes by car)
  • El Caporal (14 inhabitants): Located 10 km to the Northeast (10 minutes by car)
  • Yaxcopoil (1262 inhabitants): Located 10 km to the Northeast (14 minutes by car)
  • Sihunchén (282 inhabitants): Located 11 km to the East (16 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 Cacao (Yucatán)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town Cacao (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)9918
Youth (6-14 years)242549
Adults (15-59 years)6263125
Elderly (60+ years)161228

#7 Pictures of Cacao

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

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#8 The Postal Code of Cacao (Yucatán) is 97826

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Cacao 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: 97826. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Cacao ("97") correspond to the State of Yucatán, 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.

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#10 Schools in Cacao

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#11 Other towns in the Municipality of Abalá

  1. Abalá (2039 inhabitants)
  2. Arturo Caamal Carrillo (2 inhabitants)
  3. Cacao (220 inhabitants)
  4. Margaritas (2 inhabitants)
  5. Mucuyché (490 inhabitants)
  6. Peba (239 inhabitants)
  7. San Juan Tehbacal (- inhabitants)
  8. San Pedro Ochil (- inhabitants)
  9. Sihunchén (282 inhabitants)
  10. Temozón (668 inhabitants)
  11. Uayalceh (2608 inhabitants)
  12. Várguez Pech (- inhabitants)
  13. Víctor (- inhabitants)