Cruz Colorada (State of Mexico)
We have collected many facts about the small village of Cruz Colorada, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.
So you will learn about this incredible town of 53 inhabitants of Estado de México.
The town of Cruz Colorada (State of Mexico) belongs to the municipality of Zinacantepec. There are 53 inhabitants and it is 3,264 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Metepec is 42 minutes away by car (30 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #52 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In Cruz Colorada, there is a percentage of 0% of indigenous population and 31% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Cruz Colorada? They are at the bottom of this page.
The town of Cruz Colorada is located at 13.1 kilometers from San Miguel Zinacantepec, 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 Cruz Colorada.
#1 Where is Cruz Colorada? How to go? Map
Location map of Cruz Colorada in Estado de México: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Cruz Colorada, which is marked with the following symbol 
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#2 The population of Cruz Colorada (Estado de México) is 53 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 26 | 27 | 53 |
| 2010 | 15 | 20 | 35 |
| 2005 | 11 | 19 | 30 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.2 | 5.00 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Estado de México: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Illiterate population: | 1.89% | 14.29% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 0.00% | 5.00% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 1.89% | 26.67% |
| Schooling level: | 6.26 | 4.30 |
| Schooling level (men): | 6.68 | 5.33 |
| Schooling level (women): | 5.75 | 2.38 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
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| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 41.51% | 40.00% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 70.37% | 70.00% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 11.54% | 0.00% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 16 | 7 |
| Homes with electricity: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Homes with piped water: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 18.75% | 28.57% |
| Homes with a radio: | 25.00% | 71.43% |
| Homes with a television: | 81.25% | 100.00% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 6.25% | 14.29% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 6.25% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a car: | 25.00% | 57.14% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 31.25% | 28.57% |
| Homes with Internet: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Cruz Colorada
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Cruz Colorada, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Zinacantepec. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Cruz Colorada.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Cruz Colorada
Many people want to stay in the town of Cruz Colorada 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:- HOTEL SANTA CRUZ: 17 km away, direction Northeast (14 minutes by car)
- HOTEL GOTICA: 16 km away, direction Northeast (13 minutes by car)
- HOTEL CAMINOS DEL SUR: 15 km away, direction Northeast (12 minutes by car)
- HOTEL RESTAURANT BAR DANIELS: 19 km away, direction Northeast (13 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Cruz Colorada
Want to know what to see in Cruz Colorada if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Cruz Colorada.Mountains in Cruz Colorada for hiking and trails:
- Cerro La Calera (3746 meters): 2.5 km walk (41 minutes), heading West.
- Cerro Las Cruces (3384 meters): 5.8 km walk (105 minutes), heading West.
- Cerro El Jabali (3453 meters): 7.5 km walk (156 minutes), heading Northwest.
- Cerro El Aserradero (3023 meters): 10.1 km walk (209 minutes), heading West.
- Metepec (México): Don't miss "Iglesia de San Juan Bautista", 42 km, heading East (30 minutes by car)
- Valle de Bravo (México): Don't miss "Santa María Ahuacatlán", 58 km, heading West (55 minutes by car)
- La Puerta del Monte (La Puerta) (271 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northwest (2 minutes by car)
- Loma Alta (564 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the South (4 minutes by car)
- Buenavista (828 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Northwest (4 minutes by car)
- Dos Caminos (Crucero de la Puerta) (33 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the North (6 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Cruz Colorada (Estado de México)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Cruz Colorada 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 Cruz Colorada there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 14 | 17 | 31 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 2 | 2 | 4 |
#7 Pictures of Cruz Colorada
In order for you to enjoy nature around Cruz Colorada, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Cruz Colorada, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#8 Vote for Cruz Colorada as the most beautiful town in Mexico
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In the following links you can check the list of the best (and most beautiful) towns in Mexico and the State of Estado de México, by popular vote:
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>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Zinacantepec
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