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Cosgaya

Learn about large village of Cosgaya through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 809 inhabitants of the State of Yucatán

The town of Cosgaya belongs to the municipality of Mérida (State of Yucatán). There are 809 inhabitants and it is 8 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Sisal is 53 minutes away by car (52 km). 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 Cosgaya, 70% of the inhabitants are catholic and 77% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

The town of Cosgaya is located at 16.6 kilometers from Mérida, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Southwest direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Cosgaya.

#1 Where is Cosgaya? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Cosgaya in Yucatán? 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 Cosgaya.

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#2 The population of Cosgaya (Yucatán) is 809 inhabitants

Population data in Cosgaya

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020	392	417	809
2010	328	342	670
2005	287	297	584

Evolution of the population in Cosgaya: Total   Men   Women

Other demographic data in Cosgaya:

	2020	2010
Fertility rate (children per woman):	2.27	6.14
Population coming from outside the State of Yucatán:	1.24%	0.90%
Illiterate population:	5.56%	8.21%
Illiterate population (men):	2.35%	6.14%
Illiterate population (women):	3.21%	10.37%
Schooling level:	7.5	5.99
Schooling level (men):	7.43	6.23
Schooling level (women):	7.58	5.72

Indigenous culture data in Cosgaya:

	2020	2010
Percentage of indigenous population:	62.30%	81.04%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:	25.71%	38.51%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:	0.62%	0.00%

Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Cosgaya, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Yucatán, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Cosgaya:

	2020	2010
Employed population over 12 years:	52.29%	36.57%
Employed population over 12 years (men):	58.99%	58.19%
Employed population over 12 years (women):	45.15%	14.02%
Number of inhabited private housings:	222	203
Homes with electricity:	99.55%	95.95%
Homes with piped water:	97.30%	90.75%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:	94.59%	86.13%
Homes with a radio:	84.23%	74.57%
Homes with a television:	91.44%	91.91%
Homes with a refrigerator:	82.43%	69.94%
Homes with a washing machine:	76.58%	69.94%
Homes with a car:	23.87%	29.48%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:	14.86%	4.05%
Homes with landline telephone:	0.90%	1.73%
Homes with cell phones:	90.54%	61.27%
Homes with Internet:	23.42%	0.00%

Comparison of percentages of single persons in Cosgaya (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Yucatán, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Cosgaya

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Cosgaya, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Mérida. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Cosgaya.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Cosgaya

Many people want to stay in the town of Cosgaya 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:

• HACIENDA NOCAC HOTEL SPA: 3 km away, direction Southwest (2 minutes by car)
• SEÑORIAL EXPRESS: 12 km away, direction Southeast (10 minutes by car)
• HACIENDA XCANATUN: 12 km away, direction East (10 minutes by car)
• TECNOHOTEL MERIDA NORTE: 12 km away, direction Southeast (9 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in Cosgaya

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Cosgaya? The list of the best places to visit in Cosgaya and nearby locations.
Magical Towns to visit when in Cosgaya:

• Sisal (Yucatán): Don't miss "Fuerte de Santiago", 53 km, heading West (52 minutes by car)

Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Cosgaya?:

• El Potrillo (8 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the East (1 minutes by car)
• Noc Ac (532 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southwest (5 minutes by car)
• Suytunchén (150 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the West (6 minutes by car)
• Cheumán (218 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the South (8 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 Cosgaya (Yucatán)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Cosgaya 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 Cosgaya there is a generational replacement.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Cosgaya (inhabitants year 2020)

Age range	Number of women	Number of men	Total population
Infants (0-5 years)	37	50	87
Youth (6-14 years)	66	66	132
Adults (15-59 years)	245	247	492
Elderly (60+ years)	44	54	98

#7 Pictures of Cosgaya

In order for you to enjoy nature around Cosgaya, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Cosgaya, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#8 The Postal Code of Cosgaya (Yucatán) is 97303

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Cosgaya so that you can send postal packages and letters with complete confidence that they will arrive at their destination? Write down the following 5 digits: 97303. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Cosgaya ("97") correspond to the State of Yucatán, and the last three identify the town itself. As a curiosity, there may be several locations in the same State with the same Post Code.

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#10 Schools in Cosgaya

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