Candelaria Loxicha
Maps, pictures and statistics of Candelaria Loxicha, a beautiful large village of 2,324 inhabitants of the State of Oaxaca
The town of Candelaria Loxicha belongs to the municipality of Candelaria Loxicha (State of Oaxaca). There are 2,324 inhabitants and it is 453 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Mazunte is 57 minutes away by car (50 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #1 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In Candelaria Loxicha, 24% of individuals have completed secondary education and 18% of households have a personal computer, laptop or tablet. More interesting data at the bottom of this page.
#1 Where is Candelaria Loxicha? How to go? Map
Location map of Candelaria Loxicha in Oaxaca: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Candelaria Loxicha, which is marked with the following symbol 
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#2 The population of Candelaria Loxicha (Oaxaca) is 2,324 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1228 | 1096 | 2324 |
| 2010 | 1112 | 960 | 2072 |
| 2005 | 1027 | 909 | 1936 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.47 | 6.67 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Oaxaca: | 1.76% | 1.11% |
| Illiterate population: | 9.68% | 11.53% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 2.58% | 6.67% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 7.10% | 15.74% |
| Schooling level: | 7.7 | 6.77 |
| Schooling level (men): | 8.31 | 7.53 |
| Schooling level (women): | 7.2 | 6.14 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 68.98% | 68.82% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 36.27% | 39.14% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 1.12% | 1.21% |
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| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 35.24% | 36.05% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 46.17% | 50.62% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 25.49% | 23.47% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 546 | 600 |
| Homes with electricity: | 97.62% | 98.04% |
| Homes with piped water: | 97.44% | 84.75% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 80.40% | 98.47% |
| Homes with a radio: | 63.37% | 75.16% |
| Homes with a television: | 58.24% | 69.06% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 62.45% | 53.16% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 26.37% | 20.70% |
| Homes with a car: | 15.57% | 15.25% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 18.32% | 13.51% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 3.11% | 18.30% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 90.11% | 9.37% |
| Homes with Internet: | 8.06% | 2.61% |
#3 Satellite photo of Candelaria Loxicha
With the satellite map of Candelaria Loxicha 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 Candelaria Loxicha. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Candelaria Loxicha.
#4 What to do in Candelaria Loxicha
A weekend in Candelaria Loxicha and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Candelaria Loxicha and surroundings to find the best destinations.Las mejores montes de Candelaria Loxicha para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
- Cerro Las Nubes (824 meters): 2.4 km walk (37 minutes), heading Southeast.
- Cerro Comala (567 meters): 7.4 km walk (119 minutes), heading South.
- Cerro Miramar (1136 meters): 8.5 km walk (137 minutes), heading Southwest.
- Cerro La Bandera (1653 meters): 8.0 km walk (118 minutes), heading East.
- Mazunte (Oaxaca): Don't miss "Playa Rinconcito", 57 km, heading South (50 minutes by car)
- Los Ángeles (7 inhabitants): Located 0 km to the Southeast (1 minutes by car)
- Natividad (7 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southeast (1 minutes by car)
- Barrio el Calvario (65 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northwest (1 minutes by car)
- San Martín Ondinas (312 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the North (1 minutes by car)
#5 Population pyramid of Candelaria Loxicha (Oaxaca)
In Candelaria Loxicha there is a very characteristic age structure of the population, which you can see in the following population pyramid, with data from 2005. After analyzing the demographic data of Candelaria Loxicha, separated by men and women, and also by age groups, we can analyze what the future of the population in this town will be like.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 160 | 164 | 324 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 221 | 240 | 461 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 708 | 561 | 1,269 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 139 | 131 | 270 |
#6 Pictures of Candelaria Loxicha
In order for you to enjoy nature around Candelaria Loxicha, 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 Loxicha, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#7 The Postal Code of Candelaria Loxicha (Oaxaca) is 70950
Do you want to know the Postal Code of Candelaria Loxicha 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: 70950. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Candelaria Loxicha ("70") correspond to the State of Oaxaca, 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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#12 Local food places, eat out, restaurants in Candelaria Loxicha
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>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Candelaria Loxicha
#13 Other towns in the Municipality of Candelaria Loxicha
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- Los Caulote (352 inhabitants)
- El Popo (5 inhabitants)
- El Porvenir (1 inhabitants)
- Estrella del Sol (5 inhabitants)
- Faustino Ruiz (95 inhabitants)
- Juquilita (54 inhabitants)
- La Finca (108 inhabitants)
- Rancho Escondido (4 inhabitants)
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- Río Candelaria (232 inhabitants)
- San Agustín Río Culebra (104 inhabitants)
- San Gabriel (2 inhabitants)
- San Salvador (26 inhabitants)
- Tierra Colorada (14 inhabitants)