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Cacruz

Learn about small village of Cacruz through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 31 inhabitants of the State of San Luis Potosí

Its former name was Cacorus.

The town of Cacruz belongs to the municipality of Tancanhuitz (State of San Luis Potosí). There are 31 inhabitants and it is 414 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Aquismón is 20 minutes away by car (16 km). It is the most populated town in the position #108 of the whole municipality.

This town has recently changed its name. It used to be known as Cacorus. In the year 2019, the locality changed its name.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Cacruz, 32% 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.

To locate this beautiful town inside the municipality, you must know that Cacruz is located at 4.6 kilometers (in direction Northeast) from the locality of Tancanhuitz, which is the one that has more inhabitants inside the municipality. With our webpage and with our satelital map that you can find below, you can know where is and visit the surroundings of Cacruz.

#1 Where is Cacruz? How to go? Map

Location map of Cacruz in San Luis Potosí: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Cacruz, which is marked with the following symbol

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#2 The population of Cacruz (San Luis Potosí) is 31 inhabitants

Population data in Cacruz

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020	13	18	31
2010	19	20	39
2005	13	17	30

Evolution of the population in Cacruz: Total   Men   Women

Other demographic data in Cacruz:

	2020	2010
Fertility rate (children per woman):	3.25	25.00
Population coming from outside the State of San Luis Potosí:	6.45%	0.00%
Illiterate population:	9.68%	30.77%
Illiterate population (men):	3.23%	25.00%
Illiterate population (women):	6.45%	36.84%
Schooling level:	6.53	3.58
Schooling level (men):	7.55	3
Schooling level (women):	5.13	4

Indigenous culture data in Cacruz:

	2020	2010
Percentage of indigenous population:	100.00%	100.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:	77.42%	94.87%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:	0.00%	38.46%

Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Cacruz, 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 Cacruz:

	2020	2010
Employed population over 12 years:	35.48%	30.77%
Employed population over 12 years (men):	44.44%	50.00%
Employed population over 12 years (women):	23.08%	10.53%
Number of inhabited private housings:	6	8
Homes with electricity:	100.00%	100.00%
Homes with piped water:	0.00%	0.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:	0.00%	87.50%
Homes with a radio:	66.67%	100.00%
Homes with a television:	66.67%	50.00%
Homes with a refrigerator:	16.67%	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:	33.33%	0.00%
Homes with Internet:	0.00%	0.00%

Comparison of percentages of single persons in Cacruz (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 Cacruz

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

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Cacruz

Do you want to stay in Cacruz? We don't have any hotel registered in this town, but you can check in this list of the closest accommodations to Cacruz:

• HOTEL SANTA MARIA: 6 km away, direction Southeast (5 minutes by car)
• CASA DE HUÉSPEDES: 7 km away, direction Southeast (5 minutes by car)
• POSADA RACO: 7 km away, direction Southwest (5 minutes by car)
• HOTEL Y RESTAURANTE AMBAR: 6 km away, direction Southeast (4 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in Cacruz

A weekend in Cacruz and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Cacruz and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Las mejores montes de Cacruz para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:

• Cerro Alhuanco (488 meters): 3.6 km walk (67 minutes), heading Southeast.
• Cerro Xilico (395 meters): 5.8 km walk (70 minutes), heading Southeast.
• Cerro Grande (Pulic Tzen) (506 meters): 11.7 km walk (146 minutes), heading West.
• Cerro Lugar de Otates (Tan Tzajib) (743 meters): 11.0 km walk (135 minutes), heading West.

Magical Towns to visit when in Cacruz:

• Aquismón (San Luis Potosí): Don't miss "Cuevas Mantetzulel", 20 km, heading Northwest (16 minutes by car)
• Xilitla (San Luis Potosí): Don't miss "Cueva del Salitre", 40 km, heading South (37 minutes by car)

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

• Camanco (90 inhabitants): Located 0 km to the Northeast (0 minutes by car)
• Tlajcutepec (57 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the East (1 minutes by car)
• Zacapetlayo Tuzantla (59 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southeast (1 minutes by car)
• Zacapetlayo Cuayo Piaxtla (19 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southeast (1 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 Cacruz (San Luis Potosí)

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

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

Age range	Number of women	Number of men	Total population
Infants (0-5 years)	4	2	6
Youth (6-14 years)	1	5	6
Adults (15-59 years)	7	9	16
Elderly (60+ years)	1	2	3

#7 Pictures of Cacruz

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