Cuajinicuil (Oaxaca)
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So you will learn about this incredible town of 672 inhabitants of Oaxaca.
The town of Cuajinicuil (Oaxaca) belongs to the municipality of San Jacinto Tlacotepec. There are 672 inhabitants and it is 1,030 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Santa Catarina Juquila is 70 minutes away by car (51 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #1 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In Cuajinicuil, there is a percentage of 9% of indigenous population and 56% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Cuajinicuil? They are at the bottom of this page.
The town of Cuajinicuil is located at 93.7 kilometers from Cuajinicuil, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Northwest direction. In addition, it is located at 0.0 kilometers from San Jacinto Tlacotepec, which is the capital of the municipality, in the West direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Cuajinicuil.
#1 Where is Cuajinicuil? How to go? Map
How to get to the town of Cuajinicuil in Oaxaca? 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 Cuajinicuil.
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#2 The population of Cuajinicuil (Oaxaca) is 672 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 339 | 333 | 672 |
| 2010 | 315 | 330 | 645 |
| 2005 | 314 | 303 | 617 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 3.48 | 12.73 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Oaxaca: | 1.49% | 0.93% |
| Illiterate population: | 10.71% | 12.87% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 5.51% | 12.73% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 5.21% | 13.02% |
| Schooling level: | 5.56 | 4.52 |
| Schooling level (men): | 5.27 | 4.34 |
| Schooling level (women): | 5.85 | 4.69 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 8.78% | 6.36% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 1.79% | 1.09% |
| 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: | 5.51% | 28.06% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 9.31% | 53.33% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 1.77% | 1.59% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 172 | 146 |
| Homes with electricity: | 95.93% | 91.60% |
| Homes with piped water: | 98.26% | 58.02% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 54.65% | 98.47% |
| Homes with a radio: | 34.30% | 32.06% |
| Homes with a television: | 51.16% | 44.27% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 63.95% | 33.59% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 56.40% | 25.19% |
| Homes with a car: | 19.19% | 8.40% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 10.47% | 1.53% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 43.02% | 15.27% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 56.40% | 0.76% |
| Homes with Internet: | 12.79% | 0.76% |
#3 Satellite photo of Cuajinicuil
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Cuajinicuil, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of San Jacinto Tlacotepec. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Cuajinicuil.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Cuajinicuil
It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of Cuajinicuil, but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to Cuajinicuil so you can contact them:- PARADOR FAMILIAR FLOR DE CAFE: 30 km away, direction Northeast (25 minutes by car)
- HOTEL LOS PRIMOS: 29 km away, direction Northeast (24 minutes by car)
- CASA DE HUESPEDES: 30 km away, direction Northeast (22 minutes by car)
- HOTEL QUIAHIJE: 36 km away, direction South (25 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Cuajinicuil
Want to know what to see in Cuajinicuil if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Cuajinicuil.Mountains in Cuajinicuil for hiking and trails:
- Cerro El Temblor (1841 meters): 6.2 km walk (79 minutes), heading North.
- La Neblina (2111 meters): 6.9 km walk (92 minutes), heading West.
- Talea (1242 meters): 18.1 km walk (293 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Cerro Corralitos (1555 meters): 19.7 km walk (251 minutes), heading Northwest.
- Santa Catarina Juquila (Oaxaca): Don't miss "Bordados chatinos", 70 km, heading South (51 minutes by car)
- Río Trapiche (83 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the North (3 minutes by car)
- Agua Ceniza (157 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the West (3 minutes by car)
- La Unión (64 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northwest (4 minutes by car)
- San Jacinto Tlacotepec (650 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the North (6 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Cuajinicuil (Oaxaca)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Cuajinicuil 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 Cuajinicuil there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 47 | 42 | 89 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 59 | 62 | 121 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 193 | 189 | 382 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 40 | 40 | 80 |
#7 Pictures of Cuajinicuil
In order for you to enjoy nature around Cuajinicuil, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Cuajinicuil, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#9 Schools in Cuajinicuil
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of San Jacinto Tlacotepec
#10 Other towns in the Municipality of San Jacinto Tlacotepec
- Barrio Los Pinos (19 inhabitants)
- Cuajinicuil (672 inhabitants)
- El Camalote (- inhabitants)
- El Obscuro (182 inhabitants)
- El Venado (374 inhabitants)
- La Cofradía (65 inhabitants)
- La Unión (64 inhabitants)
- Río Trapiche (83 inhabitants)
- San Isidro (58 inhabitants)
- San Isidro el Viejo (La Zonga) (66 inhabitants)
- San Jacinto Tlacotepec (650 inhabitants)