El Terrero (Chihuahua)

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The town of El Terrero (Chihuahua) belongs to the municipality of Namiquipa. There are 2,752 inhabitants and it is 1,854 meters altitude. It is the most populated town in the position #2 of the whole municipality.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In El Terrero, there is a percentage of 2% of indigenous population and 94% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on El Terrero? They are at the bottom of this page.

To locate this beautiful town inside the municipality, you must know that El Terrero is located at 159.3 kilometers (in direction West) from the locality of Santa Ana (Oscar Soto Maynez), which is the one that has more inhabitants inside the municipality. Also, from the capital of the municipality (Namiquipa) it is at 18.3 kilometers in direction Southesast. With our webpage and with our satelital map that you can find below, you can know where is and visit the surroundings of El Terrero.

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

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

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#2 The population of El Terrero (Chihuahua) is 2,752 inhabitants

Population data in El Terrero (Chihuahua)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020141413382752
2010132812932621
2005127512492524
Evolution of the population in El Terrero: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in El Terrero:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.412.24
Population coming from outside the State of Chihuahua:4.00%3.05%
Illiterate population:2.54%2.25%
Illiterate population (men):1.24%2.24%
Illiterate population (women):1.31%2.26%
Schooling level:8.387.27
Schooling level (men):8.247.15
Schooling level (women):8.517.39
Indigenous culture data in El Terrero:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:1.74%0.65%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.94%0.61%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.07%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of El Terrero, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Chihuahua, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in El Terrero:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:46.37%37.62%
Employed population over 12 years (men):60.91%56.38%
Employed population over 12 years (women):32.60%19.35%
Number of inhabited private housings:9861,200
Homes with electricity:99.70%99.64%
Homes with piped water:99.49%99.52%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:98.88%96.75%
Homes with a radio:38.64%82.41%
Homes with a television:94.02%97.71%
Homes with a refrigerator:97.16%96.39%
Homes with a washing machine:92.19%90.60%
Homes with a car:81.44%80.00%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:28.70%25.90%
Homes with landline telephone:16.73%42.05%
Homes with cell phones:94.32%73.73%
Homes with Internet:22.52%16.39%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in El Terrero (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Chihuahua, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of El Terrero

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



#4 What to do in El Terrero

Want to know what to see in El Terrero if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy El Terrero.
Mountains in El Terrero for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro El Montoso (1990 meters): 3.1 km walk (43 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro La Mina (2104 meters): 4.2 km walk (82 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro San Jose Cerritos (2046 meters): 3.9 km walk (66 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro Mescalera (2156 meters): 9.0 km walk (129 minutes), heading Southeast.
Other towns near El Terrero:
  • Rancho Márquez (54 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the West (3 minutes by car)
  • La Mesa (16 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the North (3 minutes by car)
  • El Mirador (42 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southeast (5 minutes by car)
  • El Molino (2272 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Northwest (5 minutes by car)
This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#5 Population pyramid of El Terrero (Chihuahua)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town El Terrero (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)126119245
Youth (6-14 years)208211419
Adults (15-59 years)8187681,586
Elderly (60+ years)262240502

#6 Pictures of El Terrero

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

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#7 The Postal Code of El Terrero (Chihuahua) is 31960

Do you want to know the Postal Code of El Terrero 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: 31960. The first two digits of the ZIP code of El Terrero ("31") correspond to the State of Chihuahua, 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. Arroyo de Álamos (2 inhabitants)
  3. Arroyo de Encinos (83 inhabitants)
  4. Campo Cincuenta y Tres (Campo Carretas) (180 inhabitants)
  5. Campo Trescientos Seis (La Escondida) (243 inhabitants)
  6. El Entronque (2 inhabitants)
  7. El Samy (2 inhabitants)
  8. Independencia (Cologachi) (920 inhabitants)
  9. La Vinata (Rancho el Potrillo) (- inhabitants)
  10. Los Gatuños (- inhabitants)
  11. Rancho los Cano (20 inhabitants)
  12. Rancho San Pedro (1 inhabitants)
  13. San José Parapetos (- inhabitants)
  14. Santa Clara (Lázaro Cárdenas) (248 inhabitants)
  15. Ventura Ranch (5 inhabitants)