Gavia de Rivas
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So you will learn about this incredible town of 361 inhabitants of Guanajuato.
The town of Gavia de Rivas belongs to the municipality of Romita (State of Guanajuato). There are 361 inhabitants and it is 1,752 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Jalpa de Cánovas is 76 minutes away by car (55 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #41 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In Gavia de Rivas, there is a percentage of 0% of indigenous population and 80% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Gavia de Rivas? They are at the bottom of this page.
The town of Gavia de Rivas is located at 10.3 kilometers from Romita, 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 Gavia de Rivas.
#1 Where is Gavia de Rivas? How to go? Map
Location map of Gavia de Rivas in Guanajuato: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Gavia de Rivas, which is marked with the following symbol 
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#2 The population of Gavia de Rivas (Guanajuato) is 361 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 186 | 175 | 361 |
| 2010 | 166 | 149 | 315 |
| 2005 | 150 | 145 | 295 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.71 | 5.37 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Guanajuato: | 3.32% | 0.95% |
| Illiterate population: | 9.97% | 8.57% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 3.88% | 5.37% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 6.09% | 11.45% |
| Schooling level: | 6.79 | 5.24 |
| Schooling level (men): | 6.59 | 5.05 |
| Schooling level (women): | 6.97 | 5.41 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 0.00% | 1.90% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 0.00% | 0.32% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 36.29% | 31.75% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 59.43% | 54.36% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 14.52% | 11.45% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 93 | 102 |
| Homes with electricity: | 100.00% | 97.53% |
| Homes with piped water: | 100.00% | 96.30% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 86.02% | 81.48% |
| Homes with a radio: | 46.24% | 65.43% |
| Homes with a television: | 87.10% | 76.54% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 82.80% | 67.90% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 77.42% | 61.73% |
| Homes with a car: | 39.78% | 35.80% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 10.75% | 9.88% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 8.60% | 40.74% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 79.57% | 17.28% |
| Homes with Internet: | 18.28% | 1.23% |
#3 Satellite photo of Gavia de Rivas
With the satellite map of Gavia de Rivas 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 Romita. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Gavia de Rivas.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Gavia de Rivas
Many people want to stay in the town of Gavia de Rivas 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:- HOTEL RESTER: 15 km away, direction East (10 minutes by car)
- HOTEL INDEPENDENCIA: 16 km away, direction East (11 minutes by car)
- PENSION SANCHEZ: 17 km away, direction East (13 minutes by car)
- HOTEL EL PARAISO: 16 km away, direction East (11 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Gavia de Rivas
Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Gavia de Rivas? The list of the best places to visit in Gavia de Rivas and nearby locations.Las mejores montes de Gavia de Rivas para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
- Cerro El Mancerru (1883 meters): 7.0 km walk (119 minutes), heading East.
- Cerro El Coyote (1889 meters): 8.7 km walk (163 minutes), heading North.
- Cerro La Capilla (1808 meters): 10.2 km walk (166 minutes), heading Southwest.
- Cerro La Capillita (1854 meters): 9.8 km walk (163 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Jalpa de Cánovas (Guanajuato): Don't miss "Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe", 76 km, heading West (55 minutes by car)
- Antonio Estrada (Gavia de Rivas) (29 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southwest (1 minutes by car)
- Gavia de Rionda (1717 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the West (2 minutes by car)
- Plan Libertador (El Xoconoxtle) (12 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northeast (3 minutes by car)
- Providencia de Rangel (El Barrial) (37 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the East (4 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Gavia de Rivas (Guanajuato)
In Gavia de Rivas there is a very characteristic age structure of the population, which you can see in the following population pyramid, with data from 2005. After analyzing the demographic data of Gavia de Rivas, separated by men and women, and also by age groups, we can analyze what the future of the population in this town will be like.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 22 | 26 | 48 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 33 | 33 | 66 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 104 | 96 | 200 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 27 | 20 | 47 |
#7 Pictures of Gavia de Rivas
In order for you to enjoy nature around Gavia de Rivas, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Gavia de Rivas, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#8 The Postal Code of Gavia de Rivas (Guanajuato) is 36218
Are you going to send a letter to Gavia de Rivas? Do you have a friend in Gavia de Rivas and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Gavia de Rivas consists of the following 5 digits: 36218. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Gavia de Rivas ("36") correspond to the state code of Guanajuato, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.
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#10 Schools in Gavia de Rivas
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