Colonia 16 de Septiembre (Oaxaca)

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The town of Colonia 16 de Septiembre (Oaxaca) belongs to the municipality of Juchitán de Zaragoza. There are 257 inhabitants and it is 15 meters altitude. It's a beach town: the beach of Playa Guelayina is 16 km away. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #21 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Colonia 16 de Septiembre, 23% of individuals have completed secondary education and 15% of households have a personal computer, laptop or tablet. More interesting data at the bottom of this page.

The town of Colonia 16 de Septiembre is located at 1.4 kilometers from Juchitán de Zaragoza, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Northeast direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Colonia 16 de Septiembre.

#1 Where is Colonia 16 de Septiembre? How to go? Map

Online map of Colonia 16 de Septiembre in Oaxaca, with an interactive cartography with which you can see closely the town, centered on Map marker

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#2 The population of Colonia 16 de Septiembre (Oaxaca) is 257 inhabitants

Population data in Colonia 16 de Septiembre (Oaxaca)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020127130257
2010444387
Evolution of the population in Colonia 16 de Septiembre: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Colonia 16 de Septiembre:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.0113.95
Population coming from outside the State of Oaxaca:1.95%0.00%
Illiterate population:9.73%16.09%
Illiterate population (men):4.67%13.95%
Illiterate population (women):5.06%18.18%
Schooling level:6.594.08
Schooling level (men):6.954.22
Schooling level (women):6.243.96
Indigenous culture data in Colonia 16 de Septiembre:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:96.11%100.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:76.65%86.21%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:3.50%3.45%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Colonia 16 de Septiembre, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Oaxaca, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Colonia 16 de Septiembre:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:50.97%40.23%
Employed population over 12 years (men):56.15%53.49%
Employed population over 12 years (women):45.67%27.27%
Number of inhabited private housings:5939
Homes with electricity:100.00%90.00%
Homes with piped water:98.31%90.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:98.31%70.00%
Homes with a radio:79.66%60.00%
Homes with a television:71.19%70.00%
Homes with a refrigerator:74.58%15.00%
Homes with a washing machine:71.19%45.00%
Homes with a car:10.17%5.00%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:15.25%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:3.39%0.00%
Homes with cell phones:84.75%20.00%
Homes with Internet:35.59%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Colonia 16 de Septiembre (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Oaxaca, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Colonia 16 de Septiembre

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#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Colonia 16 de Septiembre

Many people want to stay in the town of Colonia 16 de Septiembre 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 Colonia 16 de Septiembre

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Colonia 16 de Septiembre? The list of the best places to visit in Colonia 16 de Septiembre and nearby locations.
Beaches in Colonia 16 de Septiembre for sunbathing:
  • Playa Guelayina: A 16 km walk (216 minutes) or 22 minutes by car, heading East.
  • Playa Salinas: A 19 km walk (207 minutes) or 23 minutes by car, heading South.
Mountains in Colonia 16 de Septiembre for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro Iguu (74 meters): 11.6 km walk (204 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro Bacuuza (6 meters): 13.1 km walk (171 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro El Potrero (72 meters): 15.7 km walk (255 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro Blanco (257 meters): 14.9 km walk (217 minutes), heading Northwest.
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Colonia 16 de Septiembre?:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

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  8. Los Cocos (5 inhabitants)
  9. Nueva Vida (1 inhabitants)
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  11. Rancho Juanita (1 inhabitants)
  12. Rancho Tamanuel (4 inhabitants)
  13. Rancho Vicente Jiménez Gurrión (15 inhabitants)
  14. San Martín Caballero (5 inhabitants)
  15. Santa Lucía (- inhabitants)