Cerro Alto (Michoacán)
Learn about medium-sized town of Cerro Alto through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 285 inhabitants of the State of Michoacán
The town of Cerro Alto (Michoacán) belongs to the municipality of Tlalpujahua. There are 285 inhabitants and it is 2,907 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Tlalpujahua is 16 minutes away by car (13 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #31 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In Cerro Alto, 100% of the inhabitants are catholic and 23% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.
The town of Cerro Alto is located at 9.4 kilometers from Tlalpujahua de Rayón, 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 Cerro Alto.
#1 Where is Cerro Alto? How to go? Map
Location map of Cerro Alto in Michoacán: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Cerro Alto, which is marked with the following symbol 
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#2 The population of Cerro Alto (Michoacán) is 285 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 142 | 143 | 285 |
| 2010 | 163 | 159 | 322 |
| 2005 | 198 | 211 | 409 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 3.76 | 8.18 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Michoacán: | 2.46% | 1.55% |
| Illiterate population: | 9.82% | 10.25% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 4.56% | 8.18% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 5.26% | 12.27% |
| Schooling level: | 6.31 | 5.64 |
| Schooling level (men): | 6.47 | 5.88 |
| Schooling level (women): | 6.15 | 5.44 |
| 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: | 24.56% | 17.08% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 40.56% | 26.42% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 8.45% | 7.98% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 62 | 76 |
| Homes with electricity: | 98.39% | 92.31% |
| Homes with piped water: | 32.26% | 6.15% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 46.77% | 44.62% |
| Homes with a radio: | 66.13% | 56.92% |
| Homes with a television: | 74.19% | 69.23% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 32.26% | 15.38% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 22.58% | 3.08% |
| Homes with a car: | 24.19% | 15.38% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 3.23% | 7.69% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 59.68% | 27.69% |
| Homes with Internet: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Cerro Alto
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Cerro Alto, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Tlalpujahua. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Cerro Alto.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Cerro Alto
Many people want to stay in the town of Cerro 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:- HOTEL COLIN: 7 km away, direction Southeast (6 minutes by car)
- MANSIÓN SAN ANTONIO: 13 km away, direction East (11 minutes by car)
- HOTEL EL ENCANTO DEL TLALPUJAHUA: 15 km away, direction East (12 minutes by car)
- HOTEL RESTAURANTE DE LA PARROQUIA: 12 km away, direction East (10 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Cerro Alto
Want to know what to see in Cerro Alto if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Cerro Alto.Mountains in Cerro Alto for hiking and trails:
- Cerro Alto (3109 meters): 1.3 km walk (19 minutes), heading North.
- Cerro El Calvario (2819 meters): 2.0 km walk (30 minutes), heading Southwest.
- Cerro San Miguel Calvario (2945 meters): 5.0 km walk (76 minutes), heading North.
- Cerro Santiago (2776 meters): 4.5 km walk (64 minutes), heading Southeast.
- Tlalpujahua (Michoacán): Don't miss "Mina Las Dos Estrellas", 16 km, heading East (13 minutes by car)
- El Oro de Hidalgo (México): Don't miss "Capilla de Santa María de Guadalupe", 30 km, heading East (22 minutes by car)
- Mineral de Angangueo (Michoacán de Ocampo): Don't miss "Reserva de la Biosfera Mariposa Monarca", 36 km, heading South (28 minutes by car)
- Chalmita (Chazmiti) (235 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the East (4 minutes by car)
- Guadalupe Victoria (696 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the South (4 minutes by car)
- Rosa de Castilla (314 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Southwest (6 minutes by car)
- Tierra Blanca (102 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Southeast (7 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Cerro Alto (Michoacán)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Cerro Alto 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 Cerro Alto there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 24 | 24 | 48 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 27 | 29 | 56 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 71 | 72 | 143 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 20 | 18 | 38 |
#7 Pictures of Cerro Alto
In order for you to enjoy nature around Cerro 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 Cerro Alto, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#8 The Postal Code of Cerro Alto (Michoacán) is 61086
Do you want to know the Postal Code of Cerro Alto 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: 61086. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Cerro Alto ("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 Cerro Alto
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Tlalpujahua
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