El Ciruelo (Oaxaca)

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The town of El Ciruelo (Oaxaca) belongs to the municipality of San Andrés Cabecera Nueva. There are 84 inhabitants and it is 757 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #14 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In El Ciruelo, there is a percentage of 35% of indigenous population and 62% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on El Ciruelo? They are at the bottom of this page.

The town of El Ciruelo is located at 13.9 kilometers from San Andrés Cabecera Nueva, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the West direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of El Ciruelo.

#1 Where is El Ciruelo? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of El Ciruelo 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 El Ciruelo.

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#2 The population of El Ciruelo (Oaxaca) is 84 inhabitants

Population data in El Ciruelo (Oaxaca)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020453984
2010342660
2005373774
Evolution of the population in El Ciruelo: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in El Ciruelo:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.7111.54
Population coming from outside the State of Oaxaca:3.57%0.00%
Illiterate population:7.14%8.33%
Illiterate population (men):3.57%11.54%
Illiterate population (women):3.57%5.88%
Schooling level:7.036.27
Schooling level (men):7.076
Schooling level (women):76.48
Indigenous culture data in El Ciruelo:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:34.52%5.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:14.29%3.33%
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 El Ciruelo, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Oaxaca, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in El Ciruelo:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:23.81%21.67%
Employed population over 12 years (men):46.15%42.31%
Employed population over 12 years (women):4.44%5.88%
Number of inhabited private housings:2617
Homes with electricity:92.31%92.31%
Homes with piped water:100.00%76.92%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:100.00%100.00%
Homes with a radio:53.85%61.54%
Homes with a television:53.85%7.69%
Homes with a refrigerator:69.23%23.08%
Homes with a washing machine:53.85%15.38%
Homes with a car:19.23%7.69%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:3.85%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:0.00%0.00%
Homes with cell phones:61.54%0.00%
Homes with Internet:7.69%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in El Ciruelo (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Oaxaca, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of El Ciruelo

Amazing satellite GPS maps of El Ciruelo, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of San Andrés Cabecera Nueva. You can search free satellite map (2024) of El Ciruelo.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near El Ciruelo

Many people want to stay in the town of El Ciruelo 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 El Ciruelo

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in El Ciruelo? The list of the best places to visit in El Ciruelo and nearby locations.
Mountains in El Ciruelo for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro Cruz de Piedra (1336 meters): 13.1 km walk (253 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro El Coyote (935 meters): 15.7 km walk (248 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • Cerro Corral de Piedra (1272 meters): 16.6 km walk (293 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro El Islote (1623 meters): 16.0 km walk (234 minutes), heading Southwest.
Other towns near El Ciruelo:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of El Ciruelo (Oaxaca)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town El Ciruelo (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)7512
Youth (6-14 years)6410
Adults (15-59 years)272552
Elderly (60+ years)5510

#7 Pictures of El Ciruelo

In order for you to enjoy nature around El Ciruelo, 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 Ciruelo, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.

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#8 The Postal Code of El Ciruelo (Oaxaca) is 71174

Do you want to know the Postal Code of El Ciruelo 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: 71174. The first two digits of the ZIP code of El Ciruelo ("71") correspond to the State of Oaxaca, 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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#11 Other towns in the Municipality of San Andrés Cabecera Nueva

  1. Cabatú (San Cosme la Paz) (- inhabitants)
  2. Cabacoho (68 inhabitants)
  3. El Ciruelo (84 inhabitants)
  4. El Mango (4 inhabitants)
  5. El Mesón Viejo (15 inhabitants)
  6. El Ocote (24 inhabitants)
  7. Espinal (30 inhabitants)
  8. La Bugambilia San Cosme de la Paz (6 inhabitants)
  9. La Casica (25 inhabitants)
  10. La Charamusca (Santiago el Mesón) (20 inhabitants)
  11. La Cieneguilla (7 inhabitants)
  12. Peña Blanca (6 inhabitants)
  13. San Cosme de la Paz (153 inhabitants)
  14. San Miguel de Guerrero (254 inhabitants)
  15. Santiago el Mesón (125 inhabitants)