Galeras (Querétaro)
Learn about large village of Galeras through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 3,348 inhabitants of the State of Querétaro
The town of Galeras (Querétaro) belongs to the municipality of Colón. There are 3,348 inhabitants and it is 1,916 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Bernal is 46 minutes away by car (34 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #7 of the ranking.
Data: In Galeras, 95% of the inhabitants are catholic and 70% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.
Do you want to locate the town of Galeras? You can find it at 22.4 kilometers, in direction Northwest, from the town of Colón, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Galeras through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.
#1 Where is Galeras? How to go? Map
What is the route to get to Galeras (Querétaro)? Find out on this map the access to this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in and out to the icon 
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#2 The population of Galeras (Querétaro) is 3,348 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1697 | 1651 | 3348 |
| 2010 | 1209 | 1149 | 2358 |
| 2005 | 1180 | 1125 | 2305 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.28 | 4.96 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Querétaro: | 6.57% | 3.35% |
| Illiterate population: | 3.97% | 6.83% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 1.22% | 4.96% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 2.75% | 8.60% |
| Schooling level: | 8.71 | 7.05 |
| Schooling level (men): | 9.06 | 7.40 |
| Schooling level (women): | 8.38 | 6.71 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 0.12% | 0.00% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 0.06% | 0.00% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Colón (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 44.77% | 36.34% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 57.00% | 49.78% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 32.88% | 23.57% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 824 | 545 |
| Homes with electricity: | 99.39% | 99.22% |
| Homes with piped water: | 99.76% | 97.66% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 99.27% | 94.73% |
| Homes with a radio: | 68.20% | 78.52% |
| Homes with a television: | 93.45% | 97.85% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 86.29% | 84.38% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 70.15% | 57.42% |
| Homes with a car: | 45.39% | 41.41% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 31.43% | 10.16% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 17.84% | 8.98% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 92.48% | 74.02% |
| Homes with Internet: | 65.78% | 1.95% |
#3 Satellite photo of Galeras
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Galeras, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Colón. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Galeras.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Galeras
Do you want to stay in Galeras? We don't have any hotel registered in this town, but you can check in this list of the closest accommodations to Galeras:- HOTEL VIÑEDO MARIA Y BERNARDO: 11 km away, direction Southwest (9 minutes by car)
- ONE QUERETARO AEROPUERTO: 15 km away, direction Southwest (13 minutes by car)
- HOTEL VIÑEDO PUERTA DEL LOBO: 15 km away, direction Northwest (11 minutes by car)
- THE LATIT HOTELS & RESORTS: 14 km away, direction Southwest (10 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Galeras
Want to know what to see in Galeras if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Galeras.Las mejores montes de Galeras para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
- Cerro Panales (1982 meters): 3.3 km walk (50 minutes), heading East.
- Cerro La Caja (2172 meters): 8.5 km walk (135 minutes), heading North.
- Cerro La Cruz (2046 meters): 8.7 km walk (121 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Cerro El Muerto (2066 meters): 9.5 km walk (158 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Bernal (Querétaro Arteaga): Don't miss "Capilla de las Ánimas", 46 km, heading Northeast (34 minutes by car)
- Tequisquiapan (Querétaro): Don't miss "Balneario La Vega", 43 km, heading East (40 minutes by car)
- Cadereyta de Montes (Querétaro Arteaga): Don't miss "Jardines Botánicos", 82 km, heading East (59 minutes by car)
- Rancho San Fernando (10 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Northeast (4 minutes by car)
- Panales (28 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the East (6 minutes by car)
- Santa María Nativitas (71 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the South (6 minutes by car)
- San José la Peñuela (La Peñuela) (2985 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the North (6 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Galeras (Querétaro)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Galeras 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 Galeras there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 182 | 181 | 363 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 289 | 274 | 563 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 1,092 | 1,076 | 2,168 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 134 | 120 | 254 |
#7 Pictures of Galeras
Would you like to see what this town looks like and enjoy landscape pictures of Galeras? We have located on the Internet several beautiful images of places and locations nearby, so you can see the beauty of this Mexican town. Some are artistic pictures and others are simply panoramic pictures taken by amateurs and friends who simply like Galeras.
Disfrute con las fotos de Galeras en este enlace
#8 The Postal Code of Galeras (Querétaro) is 76295
Do you want to know the Postal Code of Galeras 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: 76295. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Galeras ("76") correspond to the State of Querétaro, 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.
#9 Vote for Galeras as the most beautiful town in Mexico
Do you like Galeras or don't you like it very much? Now you can vote for Galeras to let everyone know about it. Use these stars ("0" you don't like it much, "5" you like it a lot) to rate it with your opinion.
In the following links you can check the list of the best (and most beautiful) towns in Mexico and the State of Querétaro, by popular vote:
- The best towns in Mexico
- The most beautiful towns in Querétaro
#10 Schools in Galeras
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Colón
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