Cuanajo

Maps, pictures and statistics of Cuanajo, a beautiful city of 5,644 inhabitants of the State of Michoacán

The town of Cuanajo belongs to the municipality of Pátzcuaro (State of Michoacán). There are 5,644 inhabitants and it is 2,326 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Pátzcuaro is 24 minutes away by car (18 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #2 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Cuanajo, 92% of the inhabitants are catholic and 48% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

The town of Cuanajo is located at 11.3 kilometers from Pátzcuaro, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the East direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Cuanajo.

#1 Where is Cuanajo? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Cuanajo in Michoacán? 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 Cuanajo.

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#2 The population of Cuanajo (Michoacán) is 5,644 inhabitants

Population data in Cuanajo
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020292627185644
2010243923194758
2005247022344704
Evolution of the population in Cuanajo: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Cuanajo:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.618.02
Population coming from outside the State of Michoacán:2.02%1.03%
Illiterate population:6.24%10.26%
Illiterate population (men):2.29%8.02%
Illiterate population (women):3.95%12.38%
Schooling level:7.216.12
Schooling level (men):7.196.18
Schooling level (women):7.236.06
Indigenous culture data in Cuanajo:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:84.66%80.69%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:47.34%38.82%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.12%0.02%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Cuanajo, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Michoacán, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Cuanajo:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:55.65%34.17%
Employed population over 12 years (men):65.64%57.57%
Employed population over 12 years (women):46.38%11.93%
Number of inhabited private housings:1,3411,315
Homes with electricity:98.66%98.23%
Homes with piped water:96.72%81.10%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:48.17%98.49%
Homes with a radio:69.28%74.18%
Homes with a television:91.13%89.53%
Homes with a refrigerator:52.35%32.83%
Homes with a washing machine:47.58%30.08%
Homes with a car:32.21%26.44%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:8.80%4.17%
Homes with landline telephone:10.81%28.84%
Homes with cell phones:84.12%21.65%
Homes with Internet:7.01%0.80%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Cuanajo (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Michoacán, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Cuanajo

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



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Cuanajo

Many people want to stay in the town of Cuanajo 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 Cuanajo

Want to know what to see in Cuanajo if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Cuanajo.
Las mejores montes de Cuanajo para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • El Tigre (2433 meters): 1.7 km walk (26 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro La Panhuata (2460 meters): 2.0 km walk (38 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro La Cantera (2853 meters): 3.2 km walk (58 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • Cerro Chato (2408 meters): 4.0 km walk (59 minutes), heading North.
Magical Towns to visit when in Cuanajo:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Cuanajo?:
  • Xorhio (22 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northeast (2 minutes by car)
  • Curine (Cuartel Dos) (9 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the West (2 minutes by car)
  • Xorhio (34 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the North (3 minutes by car)
  • El Tigre (Rincón de Catácuaro) (13 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the South (4 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 Cuanajo (Michoacán)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town Cuanajo (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)383343726
Youth (6-14 years)463465928
Adults (15-59 years)1,6981,5873,285
Elderly (60+ years)382323705

#7 Pictures of Cuanajo

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

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#8 The Postal Code of Cuanajo (Michoacán) is 61620

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Cuanajo 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: 61620. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Cuanajo ("61") correspond to the State of Michoacán, 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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  1. Astilladora (Rancho Cañón) (6 inhabitants)
  2. Camino Real a Tzurumútaro (116 inhabitants)
  3. Canacucho (581 inhabitants)
  4. Cuanajo (5644 inhabitants)
  5. El Manzanillal (Colonia Enrique Ramírez) (744 inhabitants)
  6. El Pinal (13 inhabitants)
  7. El Pozo de San José (- inhabitants)
  8. El Tabardillal (10 inhabitants)
  9. El Zapote (368 inhabitants)
  10. La Casa en el Bosque (5 inhabitants)
  11. La Mesa (7 inhabitants)
  12. La Pilita (181 inhabitants)
  13. Ex-Hacienda la Tinaja (52 inhabitants)
  14. Santa Juana (2109 inhabitants)
  15. Unguarán (Inguarán) (243 inhabitants)