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Cachantita

Maps, pictures and statistics of Cachantita, a beautiful small village of 130 inhabitants of the State of Durango

The town of Cachantita belongs to the municipality of Mezquital (State of Durango). There are 130 inhabitants and it is 1,322 meters altitude. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #41 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Cachantita, 98% of the inhabitants are catholic and 0% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

Do you want to locate the town of Cachantita? You can find it at 85.1 kilometers, in direction North, from the town of San Francisco del Mezquital, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Cachantita through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Cachantita? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Cachantita in Durango? 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 Cachantita.

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#2 The population of Cachantita (Durango) is 130 inhabitants

Population data in Cachantita

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020	62	68	130
2010	73	83	156
2005	65	80	145

Evolution of the population in Cachantita: Total   Men   Women

Other demographic data in Cachantita:

	2020	2010
Fertility rate (children per woman):	2.02	15.66
Population coming from outside the State of Durango:	0.00%	0.00%
Illiterate population:	23.08%	24.36%
Illiterate population (men):	7.69%	15.66%
Illiterate population (women):	15.38%	34.25%
Schooling level:	3.49	2.90
Schooling level (men):	3.89	3.64
Schooling level (women):	3.11	2.13

Indigenous culture data in Cachantita:

	2020	2010
Percentage of indigenous population:	100.00%	100.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:	75.38%	79.49%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:	26.15%	42.95%

Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Cachantita, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Durango, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Cachantita:

	2020	2010
Employed population over 12 years:	6.92%	14.74%
Employed population over 12 years (men):	11.76%	25.30%
Employed population over 12 years (women):	1.61%	2.74%
Number of inhabited private housings:	30	47
Homes with electricity:	40.00%	0.00%
Homes with piped water:	13.33%	0.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:	3.33%	39.29%
Homes with a radio:	0.00%	21.43%
Homes with a television:	3.33%	0.00%
Homes with a refrigerator:	0.00%	0.00%
Homes with a washing machine:	0.00%	0.00%
Homes with a car:	0.00%	0.00%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:	0.00%	0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:	0.00%	0.00%
Homes with cell phones:	0.00%	0.00%
Homes with Internet:	0.00%	0.00%

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

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

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Cachantita

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

• CASA DE ASISTENCIA: 72 km away, direction South (55 minutes by car)
• CUARTOS DE RENTA: 70 km away, direction South (54 minutes by car)
• SILVINO ROJO MADERA: 80 km away, direction South (69 minutes by car)
• HOTEL AZUL: 79 km away, direction South (61 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in Cachantita

Want to know what to see in Cachantita if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Cachantita.
Las mejores montes de Cachantita para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:

• Cerro Los Monos (2272 meters): 6.1 km walk (85 minutes), heading Southwest.
• Cerro Los Olotes (1898 meters): 8.8 km walk (136 minutes), heading Southwest.
• Cerro Gordo (2003 meters): 9.5 km walk (190 minutes), heading East.
• Cerro El Toro (2092 meters): 10.2 km walk (170 minutes), heading Southeast.

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

• Los Pinos (36 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the North (2 minutes by car)
• Los Encinos (35 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the West (2 minutes by car)
• Los Padres (34 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northwest (3 minutes by car)
• Las Palomas (15 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the East (3 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 Cachantita (Durango)

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

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

Age range	Number of women	Number of men	Total population
Infants (0-5 years)	12	11	23
Youth (6-14 years)	12	20	32
Adults (15-59 years)	35	31	66
Elderly (60+ years)	3	6	9

#7 Pictures of Cachantita

Would you like to see what this town looks like and enjoy landscape pictures of Cachantita? 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 Cachantita.
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#8 The Postal Code of Cachantita (Durango) is 34993

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Cachantita 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: 34993. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Cachantita ("34") correspond to the State of Durango, 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.

#9 Vote for Cachantita as the most beautiful town in Mexico

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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 Durango, by popular vote:
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#10 Schools in Cachantita

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