Colonia del Carmen (Veracruz)
Learn about medium-sized town of Colonia del Carmen through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 281 inhabitants of the State of Veracruz
Its former name was Colonia Miguel Hidalgo.
The town of Colonia del Carmen (Veracruz) belongs to the municipality of Playa Vicente. There are 281 inhabitants and it is 53 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #37 in terms of number of inhabitants.
This town has recently changed its name. It used to be known as Colonia Miguel Hidalgo. This town decided to change its name in the year 2015.
Data: In Colonia del Carmen, 81% of the inhabitants are catholic and 69% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.
The town of Colonia del Carmen is located at 1.7 kilometers from Playa Vicente, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Northwest direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Colonia del Carmen.
#1 Where is Colonia del Carmen? How to go? Map
How to get to the town of Colonia del Carmen in Veracruz? 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 del Carmen.
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#2 The population of Colonia del Carmen (Veracruz) is 281 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 138 | 143 | 281 |
| 2010 | 118 | 116 | 234 |
| 2005 | 61 | 50 | 111 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.23 | 6.90 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Veracruz: | 15.30% | 17.52% |
| Illiterate population: | 6.41% | 8.12% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 3.91% | 6.90% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 2.49% | 9.32% |
| Schooling level: | 6.97 | 5.82 |
| Schooling level (men): | 7.16 | 5.82 |
| Schooling level (women): | 6.8 | 5.83 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 24.20% | 35.47% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 11.03% | 13.68% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 0.00% | 0.85% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Playa Vicente (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 46.26% | 43.16% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 55.24% | 60.34% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 36.96% | 26.27% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 75 | 71 |
| Homes with electricity: | 100.00% | 82.14% |
| Homes with piped water: | 90.67% | 3.57% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 100.00% | 89.29% |
| Homes with a radio: | 68.00% | 60.71% |
| Homes with a television: | 89.33% | 78.57% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 88.00% | 69.64% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 69.33% | 41.07% |
| Homes with a car: | 33.33% | 21.43% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 9.33% | 7.14% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 2.67% | 3.57% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 92.00% | 51.79% |
| Homes with Internet: | 26.67% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Colonia del Carmen
With the satellite map of Colonia del Carmen 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 Playa Vicente. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Colonia del Carmen.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Colonia del Carmen
Many people want to stay in the town of Colonia del Carmen 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:- MOTEL MARABUNTA: 1 km away, direction North (1 minutes by car)
- HOTEL IMPERIO: 2 km away, direction Northeast (2 minutes by car)
- HOTEL ROS BAL: 2 km away, direction Northeast (2 minutes by car)
- HOTEL FRANCIS: 3 km away, direction Northeast (2 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Colonia del Carmen
Want to know what to see in Colonia del Carmen if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Colonia del Carmen.Las mejores montes de Colonia del Carmen para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
- Nopo (461 meters): 19.2 km walk (349 minutes), heading West.
- Motel El Manguito (86 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southeast (1 minutes by car)
- La Perla (289 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northwest (2 minutes by car)
- Colonia Solidaridad (334 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the East (3 minutes by car)
- La Laguna (75 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the East (3 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Colonia del Carmen (Veracruz)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Colonia del Carmen 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 del Carmen there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 23 | 35 | 58 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 90 | 82 | 172 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 11 | 10 | 21 |
#7 Pictures of Colonia del Carmen
In order for you to enjoy nature around Colonia del Carmen, 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 del Carmen, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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