Cuentla

We have collected many facts about the small village of Cuentla, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.

So you will learn about this incredible town of 200 inhabitants of Estado de México.

The town of Cuentla belongs to the municipality of Coatepec Harinas (State of Estado de México). There are 200 inhabitants and it is 2,201 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Ixtapan de la Sal is 24 minutes away by car (17 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #45 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Cuentla, there is a percentage of 2% of indigenous population and 91% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Cuentla? They are at the bottom of this page.

The town of Cuentla is located at 2.6 kilometers from Coatepec Harinas, 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 Cuentla.

#1 Where is Cuentla? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Cuentla in Estado de México? 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 Cuentla.

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#2 The population of Cuentla (Estado de México) is 200 inhabitants

Population data in Cuentla
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
202010496200
201095105200
200511489203
Evolution of the population in Cuentla: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Cuentla:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):3.4219.05
Population coming from outside the State of Estado de México:4.50%1.50%
Illiterate population:6.50%17.00%
Illiterate population (men):2.50%19.05%
Illiterate population (women):4.00%14.74%
Schooling level:5.894.75
Schooling level (men):5.564.20
Schooling level (women):6.215.37
Indigenous culture data in Cuentla:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:2.00%0.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.50%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 Cuentla, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Estado de México, and in the country as a whole.

Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Coatepec Harinas (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.

Unemployment, economy and housing data in Cuentla:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:33.00%29.00%
Employed population over 12 years (men):53.12%43.81%
Employed population over 12 years (women):14.42%12.63%
Number of inhabited private housings:5885
Homes with electricity:98.28%91.53%
Homes with piped water:100.00%88.14%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:82.76%67.80%
Homes with a radio:51.72%54.24%
Homes with a television:84.48%71.19%
Homes with a refrigerator:65.52%38.98%
Homes with a washing machine:55.17%27.12%
Homes with a car:20.69%16.95%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:6.90%3.39%
Homes with landline telephone:3.45%23.73%
Homes with cell phones:91.38%28.81%
Homes with Internet:5.17%1.69%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Cuentla (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Estado de México, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Cuentla

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



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Cuentla

Many people want to stay in the town of Cuentla 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 Cuentla

A weekend in Cuentla and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Cuentla and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Las mejores montes de Cuentla para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro El Naranjo (2151 meters): 8.7 km walk (119 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro La Catarina (2209 meters): 11.2 km walk (172 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro La Piedra Parada (2021 meters): 13.5 km walk (165 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro El Ídolo (2010 meters): 16.1 km walk (247 minutes), heading Southwest.
Magical Towns to visit when in Cuentla:
  • Ixtapan de la Sal (México): Don't miss "Laguna Verde y Manila", 24 km, heading Southeast (17 minutes by car)
  • Tonatico (México): Don't miss "Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Tonatico", 26 km, heading Southeast (24 minutes by car)
  • Malinalco (México): Don't miss "Centro ceremonial Cuauhtinchán", 44 km, heading East (42 minutes by car)
  • Metepec (México): Don't miss "Iglesia de San Juan Bautista", 88 km, heading Northeast (62 minutes by car)
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Cuentla?:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of Cuentla (Estado de México)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town Cuentla (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)121325
Youth (6-14 years)252045
Adults (15-59 years)5351104
Elderly (60+ years)141226

#7 Pictures of Cuentla

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

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#8 The Postal Code of Cuentla (Estado de México) is 51714

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Cuentla 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: 51714. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Cuentla ("51") correspond to the State of Estado de México, 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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  2. Baja de Laja Azul (164 inhabitants)
  3. Cochisquila (732 inhabitants)
  4. Colonia el Potrero (El Potrero) (325 inhabitants)
  5. El Picacho (252 inhabitants)
  6. El Reynoso (280 inhabitants)
  7. La Galera (176 inhabitants)
  8. Loma de Acuitlapilco (418 inhabitants)
  9. Primera de San Miguel (La Punta) (106 inhabitants)
  10. Primera de Zacanguillo (Santo Niño Doctor) (413 inhabitants)
  11. Primera del Monte (La Presa) (757 inhabitants)
  12. San Luis (Colonia Hidalgo) (697 inhabitants)
  13. San Pedro (226 inhabitants)
  14. Segunda de Zacanguillo (714 inhabitants)
  15. Teocotitla (961 inhabitants)