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El Cañón (Tamaulipas)

Maps, pictures and statistics of El Cañón, a beautiful tiny town of 3 inhabitants of the State of Tamaulipas

The town of El Cañón (Tamaulipas) belongs to the municipality of Altamira. There are 3 inhabitants and it is 9 meters altitude. It's a beach town: the beach of Playa Paraiso is 19 km away. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #173 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

The town of El Cañón is located at 7.9 kilometers from Miramar, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the East direction. In addition, it is located at 4.8 kilometers from Altamira, which is the capital of the municipality, in the South direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of El Cañón.

#1 Where is El Cañón? How to go? Map

Location map of El Cañón in Tamaulipas: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in El Cañón, which is marked with the following symbol

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#2 The population of El Cañón (Tamaulipas) is 3 inhabitants

Population data in El Cañón (Tamaulipas)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020			3
2010			5
2005			16

Evolution of the population in El Cañón: Total   Men   Women PueblosAmerica.com has been offering reliable and updated information about Mexican towns and cities since 2007. All the data we present is sourced from official Mexican government sources and has been validated by multiple academic articles.. Learn more.

#3 Satellite photo of El Cañón

With the satellite map of El Cañón will I be able to look for my location? Yes, access the map, zoom in and see the surroundings of this town and the municipality of Altamira. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of El Cañón.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near El Cañón

Many people want to stay in the town of El Cañón 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:

• CASA DE HUÉSPEDES: 5 km away, direction Southwest (3 minutes by car)
• MOTEL PLAZA ALTAMIRA: 6 km away, direction West (5 minutes by car)
• HOTEL HOLIDAY INN TAMPICO ALTAMIRA: 6 km away, direction Southwest (4 minutes by car)
• HOSPEDAJE MONTE ALTO DE LAS GAVIOTAS: 7 km away, direction West (5 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in El Cañón

A weekend in El Cañón and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in El Cañón and surroundings to find the best destinations.
The best beaches in El Cañón to enjoy water sports:

• Playa Paraiso: A 19 km walk (167 minutes) or 22 minutes by car, heading Southeast.
• Playa Miramar: A 24 km walk (264 minutes) or 26 minutes by car, heading Southeast.

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

• La Pedrera (1410 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northwest (5 minutes by car)
• Miramar (161820 inhabitants): Located 7 km to the South (10 minutes by car)
• Armenta (50 inhabitants): Located 7 km to the North (9 minutes by car)
• El Contadero (415 inhabitants): Located 8 km to the South (10 minutes by car)
• Velamar (57 inhabitants): Located 10 km to the Southeast (11 minutes by car)

This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Pictures of El Cañón

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

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