Colesio

The most complete information about the large village of Colesio (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.

Did you know that this town in Michoacán has 1,027 inhabitants?

The town of Colesio belongs to the municipality of Ecuandureo (State of Michoacán). There are 1,027 inhabitants and it is 1,549 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #3 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Colesio, 95% of the inhabitants are catholic and 80% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

The town of Colesio is located at 11.5 kilometers from Ecuandureo, 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 Colesio.

#1 Where is Colesio? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Colesio in Michoacán? 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 Colesio.

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#2 The population of Colesio (Michoacán) is 1,027 inhabitants

Population data in Colesio
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20205464811027
2010512415927
2005479372851
Evolution of the population in Colesio: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Colesio:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.3912.29
Population coming from outside the State of Michoacán:6.23%6.26%
Illiterate population:9.15%13.05%
Illiterate population (men):4.09%12.29%
Illiterate population (women):5.06%13.67%
Schooling level:6.144.94
Schooling level (men):6.335.18
Schooling level (women):5.974.74
Indigenous culture data in Colesio:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:0.00%0.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.10%0.00%
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 Colesio, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Michoacán, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Colesio:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:37.29%33.87%
Employed population over 12 years (men):56.96%54.22%
Employed population over 12 years (women):19.96%17.38%
Number of inhabited private housings:332465
Homes with electricity:99.70%98.50%
Homes with piped water:99.70%98.88%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:93.67%93.63%
Homes with a radio:67.17%83.52%
Homes with a television:92.47%92.51%
Homes with a refrigerator:94.88%92.51%
Homes with a washing machine:79.82%73.41%
Homes with a car:36.45%35.96%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:14.16%10.11%
Homes with landline telephone:32.83%51.69%
Homes with cell phones:73.80%26.22%
Homes with Internet:18.98%7.12%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Colesio (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Michoacán, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Colesio

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Colesio, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Ecuandureo. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Colesio.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Colesio

Many people want to stay in the town of Colesio 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 Colesio

Want to know what to see in Colesio if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Colesio.
Las mejores montes de Colesio para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro Los Nogales (2060 meters): 6.1 km walk (102 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • Cerro El Encinal (2205 meters): 5.2 km walk (87 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro El Encinal (1848 meters): 6.4 km walk (91 minutes), heading South.
  • Ocosote (2074 meters): 6.5 km walk (81 minutes), heading Northwest.
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Colesio?:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of Colesio (Michoacán)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Colesio 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 Colesio there is a generational replacement.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Colesio (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)313566
Youth (6-14 years)7865143
Adults (15-59 years)303280583
Elderly (60+ years)134101235

#7 Pictures of Colesio

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

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#8 The Postal Code of Colesio (Michoacán) is 59736

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Colesio 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: 59736. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Colesio ("59") 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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#11 Other towns in the Municipality of Ecuandureo

  1. Ecuandureo (4358 inhabitants)
  2. Ecuandureo Uno (- inhabitants)
  3. El Torreón (- inhabitants)
  4. La Barranca (321 inhabitants)
  5. La Chinela (- inhabitants)
  6. La Sauceda (- inhabitants)
  7. Las Fuentes (513 inhabitants)
  8. Las Majadas (La Florida) (193 inhabitants)
  9. Las Maravillas (196 inhabitants)
  10. Las Torcazas (195 inhabitants)
  11. Los Nogales (- inhabitants)
  12. Moreno de Valencia (93 inhabitants)
  13. Potrero Nuevo (22 inhabitants)
  14. Puerta de Vargas (75 inhabitants)
  15. Rincón Grande (699 inhabitants)