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Carmen Alto

Maps, pictures and statistics of Carmen Alto, a beautiful tiny town of 7 inhabitants of the State of Oaxaca

The town of Carmen Alto belongs to the municipality of Pluma Hidalgo (State of Oaxaca). The Magical Town of Mazunte is 58 minutes away by car (45 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #26 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

The town of Carmen Alto is located at 4.6 kilometers from Pluma Hidalgo, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the West direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Carmen Alto.

#1 Where is Carmen Alto? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Carmen Alto in Oaxaca? 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 Carmen Alto.

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#2 The population of Carmen Alto (Oaxaca) is 7 inhabitants

Population data in Carmen Alto

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020			7
2010	10	12	22
2005			21

Evolution of the population in Carmen Alto: Total   Men   Women

According to the 2010 official census, in the town there were 12 males and 10 females. The female/male ratio is 0.833, and the birth rate is 2.50 children per woman. Of the total population, 0.00% comes from outside the State of Oaxaca. 22.73% of the population is illiterate (25.00% of men and 20.00% of women). The education level is 4.43 (4 in men and 5.20 in women).

Indigenous culture in Carmen Alto
0.00% of the population is indigenous, and 0.00% of the inhabitants speak one of the indigenous languages. 0.00% of the population speaks one of the indigineous languages, but not Spanish.

Unemployment and the economy in Carmen Alto
36.36% of the inhabitants (more than 12 years) are economically active (66.67% of the men, and 0.00% of the women).

Housing and infrastructure in Carmen Alto
In Carmen Alto there are 4 housings. 100.00% of the housings have electricity, 100.00% have piped water, 75.00% have toilet or restroom, 25.00% have a radio receiver, 50.00% a television, 0.00% a fridge, 0.00% a washing-machine, 0.00% a car or a van, 0.00% a personal computer, 25.00% a landline telephone, 0.00% mobile phone, and 0.00% Internet access.

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#3 Satellite photo of Carmen Alto

With the satellite map of Carmen Alto 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 Pluma Hidalgo. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Carmen Alto.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Carmen Alto

Many people want to stay in the town of Carmen Alto 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:

• CASA DE HUÉSPEDES Y RESTAURANTE MACRY: 5 km away, direction West (3 minutes by car)
• FINCA MARGARITAS: 5 km away, direction Southeast (4 minutes by car)
• HOTEL CHANG: 6 km away, direction East (5 minutes by car)
• POSADA ISABEL: 6 km away, direction East (5 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in Carmen Alto

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

• Cerro Las Nubes (824 meters): 2.7 km walk (33 minutes), heading West.
• Cerro La Bandera (1653 meters): 6.3 km walk (82 minutes), heading Northeast.
• Cerro Comala (567 meters): 7.8 km walk (116 minutes), heading South.
• Cerro Espino (1376 meters): 10.5 km walk (154 minutes), heading Southeast.

Magical Towns to visit when in Carmen Alto:

• Mazunte (Oaxaca): Don't miss "Playa Bermejita​", 58 km, heading South (45 minutes by car)

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

• La Encinada (34 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northeast (1 minutes by car)
• Nubes (10 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the South (1 minutes by car)
• Gólgota (9 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the West (2 minutes by car)
• Finca Vista Hermosa (31 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southeast (2 minutes by car)

This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Pictures of Carmen Alto

In order for you to enjoy nature around Carmen Alto, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Carmen Alto, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#7 The Postal Code of Carmen Alto (Oaxaca) is 70964

Are you going to send a letter to Carmen Alto? Do you have a friend in Carmen Alto and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Carmen Alto consists of the following 5 digits: 70964. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Carmen Alto ("70") correspond to the state code of Oaxaca, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.

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