Caracha (Michoacán)
The most complete information about the medium-sized town of Caracha (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.
Did you know that this town in Michoacán has 449 inhabitants?
The town of Caracha (Michoacán) belongs to the municipality of Tacámbaro. There are 449 inhabitants and it is 1,179 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Tacámbaro is 13 minutes away by car (10 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #37 of the ranking.
Data: In Caracha, there is a percentage of 0% of indigenous population and 73% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Caracha? They are at the bottom of this page.
Do you want to locate the town of Caracha? You can find it at 6.1 kilometers, in direction Northeast, from the town of Tacámbaro de Codallos, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Caracha through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.
#1 Where is Caracha? How to go? Map
Location map of Caracha in Michoacán: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Caracha, which is marked with the following symbol 
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#2 The population of Caracha (Michoacán) is 449 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 214 | 235 | 449 |
| 2010 | 169 | 192 | 361 |
| 2005 | 188 | 167 | 355 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 3.31 | 13.02 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Michoacán: | 2.90% | 1.39% |
| Illiterate population: | 9.58% | 13.02% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 6.01% | 13.02% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 3.56% | 13.02% |
| Schooling level: | 5.78 | 4.62 |
| Schooling level (men): | 5.36 | 4.24 |
| Schooling level (women): | 6.26 | 5.08 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 41.20% | 37.12% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 57.45% | 57.29% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 23.36% | 14.20% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 117 | 96 |
| Homes with electricity: | 98.29% | 100.00% |
| Homes with piped water: | 95.73% | 95.00% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 84.62% | 93.75% |
| Homes with a radio: | 44.44% | 50.00% |
| Homes with a television: | 81.20% | 73.75% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 84.62% | 55.00% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 52.14% | 48.75% |
| Homes with a car: | 25.64% | 22.50% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 2.56% | 0.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 0.00% | 7.50% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 72.65% | 48.75% |
| Homes with Internet: | 1.71% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Caracha
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Caracha, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Tacámbaro. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Caracha.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Caracha
Many people want to stay in the town of Caracha 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:- MOTEL TRIVAGO: 7 km away, direction Northwest (6 minutes by car)
- AUTO HOTEL CASTELLO: 7 km away, direction Northwest (6 minutes by car)
- AUTO HOTEL CASTELLO: 7 km away, direction Northwest (4 minutes by car)
- QUINTA SAUZ: 9 km away, direction North (6 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Caracha
Want to know what to see in Caracha if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Caracha.Las mejores montes de Caracha para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
- Mesa La Ceniza (1405 meters): 1.5 km walk (19 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Cerro Caracha (1409 meters): 1.9 km walk (37 minutes), heading Northwest.
- Mesa El Toro (1588 meters): 3.5 km walk (58 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Cerro Pino Solo (1630 meters): 3.7 km walk (50 minutes), heading Northwest.
- Tacámbaro (Michoacán): Don't miss "Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Fátima", 13 km, heading Northwest (10 minutes by car)
- Santa Clara del Cobre (Michoacán de Ocampo): Don't miss "Capilla de la Huatápera", 51 km, heading Northwest (48 minutes by car)
- La Loma (977 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southeast (2 minutes by car)
- Las Joyas (El Poblado) (942 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the North (3 minutes by car)
- Chupio (2516 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southwest (5 minutes by car)
- Pino Solo (18 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Northwest (4 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Caracha (Michoacán)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Caracha 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 Caracha there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 29 | 31 | 60 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 38 | 38 | 76 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 124 | 136 | 260 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 23 | 30 | 53 |
#7 Pictures of Caracha
In order for you to enjoy nature around Caracha, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Caracha, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#8 The Postal Code of Caracha (Michoacán) is 61663
Do you want to know the Postal Code of Caracha 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: 61663. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Caracha ("61") correspond to the State of Michoacán, 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 Caracha
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Tacámbaro
#11 Other towns in the Municipality of Tacámbaro
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- El Cirián (46 inhabitants)
- El Rincón de Copitero (135 inhabitants)
- La Tinaja (26 inhabitants)
- La Yuca (27 inhabitants)
- Las Joyas (El Poblado) (942 inhabitants)
- Los Aguacates (2 inhabitants)
- Pino de Rayo (17 inhabitants)
- Pueblo Viejo de Tecario (263 inhabitants)
- San Isidro Mayorazgo (San Isidro) (- inhabitants)
- San José Buenavista (Mesa de Tamácuaro) (293 inhabitants)
- Santa Catalina (21 inhabitants)
- Santa Paula (108 inhabitants)
- Santa Rosa (45 inhabitants)
- Testerazo (874 inhabitants)