Colonia 3 de Mayo
Learn about large village of Colonia 3 de Mayo through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 1,131 inhabitants of the State of Estado de México
Its former name was Colonia la Joya 3 de Mayo Lindavista.
The town of Colonia 3 de Mayo belongs to the municipality of Ixtapan de la Sal (State of Estado de México). There are 1,131 inhabitants and it is 1,790 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Ixtapan de la Sal is 5 minutes away by car (4 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #5 of the ranking.
The locality was formerly known as Colonia la Joya 3 de Mayo Lindavista, but changed its name a few years ago. The inhabitants of this community decided to change its name in 2013.
Data: In Colonia 3 de Mayo, 34% of individuals have completed secondary education and 26% of households have a personal computer, laptop or tablet. More interesting data at the bottom of this page.
Do you want to locate the town of Colonia 3 de Mayo? You can find it at 2.7 kilometers, in direction Northwest, from the town of Ixtapan de la Sal, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Colonia 3 de Mayo through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.
#1 Where is Colonia 3 de Mayo? How to go? Map
How to get to the town of Colonia 3 de Mayo in Estado de México? 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 Colonia 3 de Mayo.
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#2 The population of Colonia 3 de Mayo (Estado de México) is 1,131 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 555 | 576 | 1131 |
| 2010 | 555 | 552 | 1107 |
| 2005 | 424 | 421 | 845 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.34 | 7.79 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Estado de México: | 8.13% | 6.50% |
| Illiterate population: | 3.54% | 8.13% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 1.50% | 7.79% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 2.03% | 8.47% |
| Schooling level: | 8.72 | 7.65 |
| Schooling level (men): | 8.68 | 7.21 |
| Schooling level (women): | 8.76 | 8.04 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 0.00% | 2.17% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 0.00% | 0.45% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Ixtapan de la Sal (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 56.15% | 39.11% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 64.76% | 49.09% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 47.21% | 29.19% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 281 | 356 |
| Homes with electricity: | 98.93% | 97.66% |
| Homes with piped water: | 59.43% | 23.44% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 94.66% | 91.41% |
| Homes with a radio: | 72.95% | 81.64% |
| Homes with a television: | 89.68% | 93.36% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 79.72% | 73.83% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 53.74% | 47.66% |
| Homes with a car: | 50.53% | 44.53% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 25.62% | 14.84% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 7.12% | 18.75% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 93.24% | 57.03% |
| Homes with Internet: | 54.45% | 8.20% |
#3 Satellite photo of Colonia 3 de Mayo
With the satellite map of Colonia 3 de Mayo 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 Ixtapan de la Sal. Get free live access to satellite views of 2025 of Colonia 3 de Mayo.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Colonia 3 de Mayo
It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of Colonia 3 de Mayo, but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to Colonia 3 de Mayo so you can contact them:- HOTEL MONTANA: 2 km away, direction Northeast (2 minutes by car)
- CASA DE HUESPEDES MAY: 2 km away, direction East (2 minutes by car)
- HOTEL MATEA: 3 km away, direction Northeast (3 minutes by car)
- HOTEL QUINTA SAN CARLOS: 3 km away, direction Northeast (3 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Colonia 3 de Mayo
A weekend in Colonia 3 de Mayo and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Colonia 3 de Mayo and surroundings to find the best destinations.Las mejores montes de Colonia 3 de Mayo para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
- Cerro del Moral (1899 meters): 3.7 km walk (60 minutes), heading South.
- Cruz del Milenio - Cerro de la Cruz (1770 meters): 4.5 km walk (60 minutes), heading Southeast.
- Cerro El Naranjo (2151 meters): 7.4 km walk (114 minutes), heading North.
- Tlacochaca (2077 meters): 6.3 km walk (88 minutes), heading East.
- Ixtapan de la Sal (México): Don't miss "Iglesia de Asunción de María", 5 km, heading Northeast (4 minutes by car)
- Tonatico (México): Don't miss "Parque de Tzumpantitlán", 6 km, heading Southeast (5 minutes by car)
- Malinalco (México): Don't miss "Centro ceremonial Cuauhtinchán", 44 km, heading Northeast (36 minutes by car)
- Taxco (Guerrero): Don't miss "Capilla de la Santísima Trinidad", 46 km, heading South (42 minutes by car)
- Ixcateopan de Cuauhtémoc (Guerrero): Don't miss "Museo Historico Ixcateopan", 68 km, heading South (61 minutes by car)
- 24 de Febrero (237 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the West (2 minutes by car)
- San Pedro Tecomatepec (1745 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northwest (3 minutes by car)
- El Refugio (479 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the West (5 minutes by car)
- La Comunidad (223 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southeast (4 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Colonia 3 de Mayo (Estado de México)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Colonia 3 de Mayo 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 Colonia 3 de Mayo there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 56 | 79 | 135 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 102 | 110 | 212 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 354 | 348 | 702 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 43 | 39 | 82 |
#7 Pictures of Colonia 3 de Mayo
In order for you to enjoy nature around Colonia 3 de Mayo, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Colonia 3 de Mayo, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#9 Schools in Colonia 3 de Mayo
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Ixtapan de la Sal
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