Colonia Modelo (Veracruz)
The most complete information about the small village of Colonia Modelo (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.
Did you know that this town in Veracruz has 75 inhabitants?
The town of Colonia Modelo (Veracruz) belongs to the municipality of Zongolica. There are 75 inhabitants and it is 1,025 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Córdoba is 41 minutes away by car (37 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #126 of the ranking.
Data: In Colonia Modelo, there is a percentage of 79% of indigenous population and 50% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Colonia Modelo? They are at the bottom of this page.
Do you want to locate the town of Colonia Modelo? You can find it at 14.0 kilometers, in direction East, from the town of Zongolica, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Colonia Modelo through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.
#1 Where is Colonia Modelo? How to go? Map
Location map of Colonia Modelo in Veracruz: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Colonia Modelo, which is marked with the following symbol 
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#2 The population of Colonia Modelo (Veracruz) is 75 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 41 | 34 | 75 |
| 2010 | 39 | 21 | 60 |
| 2005 | 40 | 33 | 73 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.79 | 38.10 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Veracruz: | 1.33% | 0.00% |
| Illiterate population: | 17.33% | 31.67% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 6.67% | 38.10% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 10.67% | 28.21% |
| Schooling level: | 5.5 | 2.85 |
| Schooling level (men): | 4.65 | 1.93 |
| Schooling level (women): | 6.15 | 3.38 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 78.67% | 61.67% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 53.33% | 51.67% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 6.67% | 3.33% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Zongolica (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 44.00% | 30.00% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 64.71% | 71.43% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 26.83% | 7.69% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 18 | 19 |
| Homes with electricity: | 27.78% | 0.00% |
| Homes with piped water: | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 22.22% | 100.00% |
| Homes with a radio: | 38.89% | 57.14% |
| Homes with a television: | 27.78% | 14.29% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 11.11% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 5.56% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a car: | 11.11% | 0.00% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 50.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with Internet: | 5.56% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Colonia Modelo
With the satellite map of Colonia Modelo 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 Zongolica. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Colonia Modelo.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Colonia Modelo
It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of Colonia Modelo, but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to Colonia Modelo so you can contact them:- HOTEL SIERRA MADRE: 20 km away, direction West (14 minutes by car)
- HOTEL ALEX: 21 km away, direction West (15 minutes by car)
- HOTEL ISAMAR: 21 km away, direction West (15 minutes by car)
- POSADA SOL Y LUNA: 22 km away, direction West (16 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Colonia Modelo
Want to know what to see in Colonia Modelo if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Colonia Modelo.Mountains in Colonia Modelo for hiking and trails:
- Cerro Tepetlampa (1467 meters): 9.0 km walk (179 minutes), heading West.
- Cerro Mochicino (609 meters): 9.3 km walk (155 minutes), heading Southeast.
- Cerro Coclaixco (1544 meters): 9.8 km walk (159 minutes), heading Southwest.
- Cerro Zapaltecatl (1805 meters): 12.0 km walk (163 minutes), heading South.
- Córdoba (Veracruz): Don't miss "Plaza de Armas", 41 km, heading North (37 minutes by car)
- Orizaba (Veracruz): Don't miss "Teleférico", 55 km, heading Northwest (48 minutes by car)
- El Mirador (21 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northeast (1 minutes by car)
- Tlacuiloltécatl Grande (476 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southwest (2 minutes by car)
- El Aguaje Chico (39 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northeast (2 minutes by car)
- Tlacuatzinga (30 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the West (4 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Colonia Modelo (Veracruz)
In Colonia Modelo there is a very characteristic age structure of the population, which you can see in the following population pyramid, with data from 2005. After analyzing the demographic data of Colonia Modelo, separated by men and women, and also by age groups, we can analyze what the future of the population in this town will be like.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 8 | 3 | 11 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 7 | 11 | 18 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 22 | 17 | 39 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 4 | 3 | 7 |
#7 Pictures of Colonia Modelo
In order for you to enjoy nature around Colonia Modelo, 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 Modelo, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#9 Schools in Colonia Modelo
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Zongolica
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