Carretones (Nayarit)

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The town of Carretones (Nayarit) belongs to the municipality of La Yesca. There are 8 inhabitants and it is 964 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Ixtlán del Río is 61 minutes away by car (60 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #78 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Carretones, 0% of the population over 12 years is single and 0% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.

Do you want to locate the town of Carretones? You can find it at 14.4 kilometers, in direction West, from the town of Puente de Camotlán, which has the largest population within the municipality. And with respect to La Yesca, which is the capital of the municipality, it is located at North, at 44.0 kilometers. To enjoy the town of Carretones through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Carretones? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Carretones in Nayarit? 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 Carretones.

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#2 The population of Carretones (Nayarit) is 8 inhabitants

Population data in Carretones (Nayarit)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020448
2010101222
200518
Evolution of the population in Carretones: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Carretones:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):5.6725.00
Population coming from outside the State of Nayarit:0.00%0.00%
Illiterate population:25.00%22.73%
Illiterate population (men):25.00%25.00%
Illiterate population (women):0.00%20.00%
Schooling level:2.172.85
Schooling level (men):0.332.29
Schooling level (women):43.50
Indigenous culture data in Carretones:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:100.00%100.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:100.00%86.36%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Carretones, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Nayarit, and in the country as a whole.

Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of La Yesca (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.

Unemployment, economy and housing data in Carretones:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:37.50%40.91%
Employed population over 12 years (men):75.00%75.00%
Employed population over 12 years (women):0.00%0.00%
Number of inhabited private housings:33
Homes with electricity:0.00%0.00%
Homes with piped water:100.00%66.67%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:0.00%0.00%
Homes with a radio:0.00%66.67%
Homes with a television:0.00%33.33%
Homes with a refrigerator:0.00%0.00%
Homes with a washing machine:0.00%0.00%
Homes with a car:0.00%33.33%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:0.00%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:0.00%0.00%
Homes with cell phones:0.00%0.00%
Homes with Internet:0.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Carretones (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Nayarit, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Carretones

With the satellite map of Carretones 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 La Yesca. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Carretones.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Carretones

Many people want to stay in the town of Carretones 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:

#5 What to do in Carretones

A weekend in Carretones and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Carretones and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Las mejores montes de Carretones para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro Reventón (1668 meters): 4.7 km walk (58 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro El Pinabete (2435 meters): 6.9 km walk (122 minutes), heading West.
  • Cerro del Carrizalillo (2372 meters): 11.5 km walk (168 minutes), heading East.
  • Cerro El Vigia (2167 meters): 9.9 km walk (124 minutes), heading Southeast.
Magical Towns to visit when in Carretones:
  • Ixtlán del Río (Nayarit): Don't miss "Parque Acuático La Sidra", 61 km, heading Southwest (60 minutes by car)
  • Jala (Nayarit): Don't miss "Volcán del Ceboruco​", 58 km, heading Southwest (52 minutes by car)
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Carretones?:
  • El Pinalillo (84 inhabitants): Located 7 km to the West (9 minutes by car)
  • Carretones (8 inhabitants): Located 7 km to the South (8 minutes by car)
  • El Colorado (8 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the Northwest (7 minutes by car)
  • El Pinabete (39 inhabitants): Located 7 km to the West (7 minutes by car)
This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Pictures of Carretones

Would you like to see what this town looks like and enjoy landscape pictures of Carretones? We have located on the Internet several beautiful images of places and locations nearby, so you can see the beauty of this Mexican town. Some are artistic pictures and others are simply panoramic pictures taken by amateurs and friends who simply like Carretones.

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In the following links you can check the list of the best (and most beautiful) towns in Mexico and the State of Nayarit, by popular vote:
- The best towns in Mexico
- The most beautiful towns in Nayarit

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#8 Other towns in the Municipality of La Yesca

  1. Carretones (8 inhabitants)
  2. Chocotique (- inhabitants)
  3. El Fortín (5 inhabitants)
  4. El Jaral (4 inhabitants)
  5. El Puertecito (- inhabitants)
  6. El Tepehuaje (- inhabitants)
  7. El Tigre de Abajo (- inhabitants)
  8. La Mojonera (12 inhabitants)
  9. La Palmita (1 inhabitants)
  10. La Peñita (51 inhabitants)
  11. La Teja (5 inhabitants)
  12. La Yerbabuena (- inhabitants)
  13. Las Vigas (11 inhabitants)
  14. Maravillas (- inhabitants)
  15. Tatepusco (30 inhabitants)