Contreras (Zacatecas)

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

Did you know that this town in Zacatecas has 92 inhabitants?

The town of Contreras (Zacatecas) belongs to the municipality of Tlaltenango de Sánchez Román. There are 92 inhabitants and it is 1,727 meters altitude. It is the most populated town in the position #27 of the whole municipality.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Contreras, there is a percentage of 0% of indigenous population and 82% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Contreras? They are at the bottom of this page.

To locate this beautiful town inside the municipality, you must know that Contreras is located at 13.9 kilometers (in direction South) from the locality of Tlaltenango de Sánchez Román, which is the one that has more inhabitants inside the municipality. With our webpage and with our satelital map that you can find below, you can know where is and visit the surroundings of Contreras.

#1 Where is Contreras? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Contreras in Zacatecas? 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 Contreras.

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#2 The population of Contreras (Zacatecas) is 92 inhabitants

Population data in Contreras (Zacatecas)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020563692
20107056126
20057052122
Evolution of the population in Contreras: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Contreras:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.817.14
Population coming from outside the State of Zacatecas:7.61%12.70%
Illiterate population:3.26%7.94%
Illiterate population (men):0.00%7.14%
Illiterate population (women):3.26%8.57%
Schooling level:5.994.89
Schooling level (men):5.194.63
Schooling level (women):6.435.10
Indigenous culture data in Contreras:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:0.00%0.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.00%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 Contreras, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Zacatecas, and in the country as a whole.

Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Tlaltenango de Sánchez Román (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.

Unemployment, economy and housing data in Contreras:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:38.04%29.37%
Employed population over 12 years (men):58.33%58.93%
Employed population over 12 years (women):25.00%5.71%
Number of inhabited private housings:3370
Homes with electricity:100.00%100.00%
Homes with piped water:100.00%94.44%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:100.00%86.11%
Homes with a radio:84.85%94.44%
Homes with a television:100.00%97.22%
Homes with a refrigerator:100.00%97.22%
Homes with a washing machine:69.70%80.56%
Homes with a car:75.76%69.44%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:15.15%2.78%
Homes with landline telephone:27.27%0.00%
Homes with cell phones:81.82%75.00%
Homes with Internet:21.21%2.78%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Contreras (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Zacatecas, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Contreras

With the satellite map of Contreras 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 Tlaltenango de Sánchez Román. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Contreras.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Contreras

Many people want to stay in the town of Contreras 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 Contreras

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Contreras? The list of the best places to visit in Contreras and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de Contreras para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro Los Paisanos (2164 meters): 6.1 km walk (108 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro Pelón (2307 meters): 6.4 km walk (116 minutes), heading East.
  • Mesa Santa Cruz (1750 meters): 6.7 km walk (122 minutes), heading West.
  • Cerro El Roblar (2140 meters): 7.9 km walk (124 minutes), heading Southeast.
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Contreras?:
  • La Playa (21 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southeast (3 minutes by car)
  • Los Guapos (219 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Southeast (6 minutes by car)
  • Cofradía del Norte (Santa Inés) (8 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the East (8 minutes by car)
  • Agua Blanca (62 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the West (6 minutes by car)
This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of Contreras (Zacatecas)

In Contreras 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 Contreras, 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.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Contreras (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)6410
Youth (6-14 years)4610
Adults (15-59 years)321749
Elderly (60+ years)14923

#7 Pictures of Contreras

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

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  2. Barranca de Laureano (- inhabitants)
  3. Cofradía del Norte (Santa Inés) (8 inhabitants)
  4. El Zapote (17 inhabitants)
  5. Fraccionamiento Gómez Morín (31 inhabitants)
  6. La Ciénega (8 inhabitants)
  7. La Era (140 inhabitants)
  8. Los Cárdenas (- inhabitants)
  9. Los Llamas (98 inhabitants)
  10. Rincón Chico (17 inhabitants)
  11. Rincón Grande (78 inhabitants)
  12. San Juan Atlixco (14 inhabitants)
  13. Santo Niño (La Sauceda) (169 inhabitants)
  14. Sauceda (La Sauceda) (10 inhabitants)
  15. Suistán (- inhabitants)