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Candelaria (Yucatán)

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

All the information about this town of 24 inhabitants of the State of Yucatán

The town of Candelaria (Yucatán) belongs to the municipality of Tekax. There are 24 inhabitants and it is 48 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Tekax is 10 minutes away by car (7 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #39 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Candelaria, 100% of the inhabitants are catholic and 25% 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 Candelaria? You can find it at 5.4 kilometers, in direction Northwest, from the town of Tekax de Álvaro Obregón, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Candelaria through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Candelaria? How to go? Map

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

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#2 The population of Candelaria (Yucatán) is 24 inhabitants

Population data in Candelaria (Yucatán)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020	12	12	24
2010	11	11	22
2005	9	9	18

Evolution of the population in Candelaria: Total   Men   Women

Other demographic data in Candelaria:

	2020	2010
Fertility rate (children per woman):	1.67	36.36
Population coming from outside the State of Yucatán:	0.00%	0.00%
Illiterate population:	29.17%	27.27%
Illiterate population (men):	16.67%	36.36%
Illiterate population (women):	12.50%	18.18%
Schooling level:	5.61	3.83
Schooling level (men):	5.22	2.86
Schooling level (women):	6	5.20

Indigenous culture data in Candelaria:

	2020	2010
Percentage of indigenous population:	100.00%	100.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:	79.17%	90.91%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:	29.17%	40.91%

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

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Candelaria:

	2020	2010
Employed population over 12 years:	75.00%	40.91%
Employed population over 12 years (men):	75.00%	63.64%
Employed population over 12 years (women):	75.00%	18.18%
Number of inhabited private housings:	8	9
Homes with electricity:	87.50%	0.00%
Homes with piped water:	87.50%	0.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:	100.00%	16.67%
Homes with a radio:	25.00%	33.33%
Homes with a television:	25.00%	0.00%
Homes with a refrigerator:	25.00%	0.00%
Homes with a washing machine:	25.00%	0.00%
Homes with a car:	12.50%	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:	12.50%	0.00%
Homes with Internet:	0.00%	0.00%

Comparison of percentages of single persons in Candelaria (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 Candelaria

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

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Candelaria

Many people want to stay in the town of Candelaria 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:

• HOTEL POSADA DEL CARMEN: 8 km away, direction Northeast (6 minutes by car)
• HOTEL POSADA DEL CARMEN: 8 km away, direction Northeast (6 minutes by car)
• HOTEL POSADA DEL CARMEN: 8 km away, direction Northeast (6 minutes by car)
• HOTEL EL SULTAN DE LA SIERRA: 8 km away, direction Northeast (6 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in Candelaria

Want to know what to see in Candelaria if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Candelaria.
Magical Towns to visit when in Candelaria:

• Tekax (Yucatán): Don't miss "Zona Arqueológica Chacmultún", 10 km, heading Northeast (7 minutes by car)
• Maní (Yucatán): Don't miss "Cenote Xcabachen", 53 km, heading North (35 minutes by car)

Other towns near Candelaria:

• San Anastacio (44 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northwest (2 minutes by car)
• San Luis (42 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northwest (2 minutes by car)
• Houitz (47 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southwest (3 minutes by car)
• Chacmultún (76 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the West (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 Candelaria (Yucatán)

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

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

Age range	Number of women	Number of men	Total population
Infants (0-5 years)	2	2	4
Youth (6-14 years)	1	1	2
Adults (15-59 years)	9	8	17
Elderly (60+ years)	0	1	1

#7 Pictures of Candelaria

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

• Schools in Candelaria

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