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Carretas (Zacatecas)

We have collected many facts about the tiny town of Carretas, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.

So you will learn about this incredible town of 6 inhabitants of Zacatecas.

The town of Carretas (Zacatecas) belongs to the municipality of Sombrerete. There are 6 inhabitants and it is 2,445 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Sombrerete is 19 minutes away by car (16 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #111 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Do you want to locate the town of Carretas? You can find it at 10.0 kilometers, in direction Southwest, from the town of Sombrerete, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Carretas through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Carretas? How to go? Map

What is the route to get to Carretas (Zacatecas)? Find out on this map the access to this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in and out to the icon

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#2 The population of Carretas (Zacatecas) is 6 inhabitants

Population data in Carretas (Zacatecas)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020			6
2010	8	3	11
2005			9

Evolution of the population in Carretas: Total   Men   Women

According to the 2010 official census, in the town there were 3 males and 8 females. The female/male ratio is 2.667, and the birth rate is 3 children per woman. Of the total population, 9.09% comes from outside the State of Zacatecas. 0.00% of the population is illiterate (0.00% of men and 0.00% of women). The education level is 6.43 (6.67 in men and 6.25 in women).

Indigenous culture in Carretas
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 Carretas
36.36% of the inhabitants (more than 12 years) are economically active (100.00% of the men, and 12.50% of the women).

Housing and infrastructure in Carretas
In Carretas there are 3 housings. 100.00% of the housings have electricity, 0.00% have piped water, 100.00% have toilet or restroom, 100.00% have a radio receiver, 100.00% a television, 100.00% a fridge, 100.00% a washing-machine, 100.00% a car or a van, 0.00% a personal computer, 33.33% a landline telephone, 100.00% mobile phone, and 0.00% Internet access.

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#3 Satellite photo of Carretas

With the satellite map of Carretas 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 Sombrerete. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Carretas.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Carretas

It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of Carretas, but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to Carretas so you can contact them:

• HOTEL POSADA DEL REAL DE MINAS: 13 km away, direction Southeast (11 minutes by car)
• LAVANDERIA HOTEL FUNDACION 1555 : 13 km away, direction Southeast (10 minutes by car)
• ESTACIONAMIENTO HOTEL FUNDACION 1 5 5 5: 13 km away, direction Southeast (9 minutes by car)
• HOTEL FUNDACION 1 5 5 5: 15 km away, direction Southeast (12 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in Carretas

Want to know what to see in Carretas if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Carretas.
Mountains in Carretas for hiking and trails:

• Cerro La Gloria (2857 meters): 6.2 km walk (124 minutes), heading Southwest.
• Cerro El Cristo (2645 meters): 8.9 km walk (112 minutes), heading Southeast.
• Cerro Prieto (2904 meters): 8.4 km walk (144 minutes), heading Southwest.
• Cerro San Pantaleón (2791 meters): 7.1 km walk (133 minutes), heading Southwest.

Magical Towns near Carretas to discover the Mexican culture:

• Sombrerete (Zacatecas): Don't miss "Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán", 19 km, heading Southeast (16 minutes by car)

Other towns near Carretas:

• San Antonio de Belén (San Antonio) (31 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the East (1 minutes by car)
• San Agustín (San Agustín de la Victoria) (43 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the North (3 minutes by car)
• San Francisco de las Flores (El Ranchito) (63 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the West (5 minutes by car)
• Providencia (83 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Northwest (6 minutes by car)

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

#6 Pictures of Carretas

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

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