Independencia (Veracruz)

Learn about medium-sized town of Independencia through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 433 inhabitants of the State of Veracruz

The town of Independencia (Veracruz) belongs to the municipality of Atzalan. There are 433 inhabitants and it is 547 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Teziutlán is 35 minutes away by car (33 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #31 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Independencia, 23% of individuals have completed secondary education and 2% of households have a personal computer, laptop or tablet. More interesting data at the bottom of this page.

The town of Independencia is located at 15.6 kilometers from Plan de Arroyos, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Southesast direction. In addition, it is located at 4.1 kilometers from Atzalan, which is the capital of the municipality, in the West direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Independencia.

#1 Where is Independencia? How to go? Map

What is the route to get to Independencia (Veracruz)? Find out on this map the access to this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in and out to the icon Map marker

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#2 The population of Independencia (Veracruz) is 433 inhabitants

Population data in Independencia (Veracruz)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020222211433
2010212223435
2005224238462
Evolution of the population in Independencia: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Independencia:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):3.4113.90
Population coming from outside the State of Veracruz:9.24%5.98%
Illiterate population:17.09%16.32%
Illiterate population (men):6.93%13.90%
Illiterate population (women):10.16%18.87%
Schooling level:5.594.86
Schooling level (men):5.565.10
Schooling level (women):5.624.61
Indigenous culture data in Independencia:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:2.31%0.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.69%0.00%
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 Independencia, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Veracruz, and in the country as a whole.

Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Atzalan (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.

Unemployment, economy and housing data in Independencia:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:64.20%34.02%
Employed population over 12 years (men):69.67%57.85%
Employed population over 12 years (women):59.01%8.96%
Number of inhabited private housings:149139
Homes with electricity:97.32%95.12%
Homes with piped water:82.55%74.80%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:87.25%91.87%
Homes with a radio:70.47%73.98%
Homes with a television:74.50%79.67%
Homes with a refrigerator:71.14%56.10%
Homes with a washing machine:38.26%13.82%
Homes with a car:17.45%14.63%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:2.01%1.63%
Homes with landline telephone:10.74%7.32%
Homes with cell phones:60.40%26.83%
Homes with Internet:14.77%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Independencia (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Veracruz, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Independencia

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Independencia, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Atzalan. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Independencia.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Independencia

It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of Independencia, but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to Independencia so you can contact them:

#5 What to do in Independencia

A weekend in Independencia and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Independencia and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Las mejores montes de Independencia para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro Mirador (996 meters): 6.0 km walk (120 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro Campana (1108 meters): 6.0 km walk (90 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro Gagaloco (1151 meters): 6.7 km walk (82 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro Barreras (1335 meters): 8.1 km walk (101 minutes), heading Southwest.
Magical Towns to visit when in Independencia:Other towns near Independencia:
  • María García (293 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northeast (2 minutes by car)
  • Santiago (1125 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the North (4 minutes by car)
  • Ahuateno (575 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the East (3 minutes by car)
  • El Rodeo (185 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southeast (4 minutes by car)
This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of Independencia (Veracruz)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town Independencia (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)191736
Youth (6-14 years)324072
Adults (15-59 years)128104232
Elderly (60+ years)435093

#7 Pictures of Independencia

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  5. El Rincón (215 inhabitants)
  6. La Esperanza (2 inhabitants)
  7. Los Pilares (30 inhabitants)
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  10. Piedra Grande (202 inhabitants)
  11. Pinolillo (67 inhabitants)
  12. Pitalillo (11 inhabitants)
  13. Toxtixtaca (35 inhabitants)
  14. Xicotes (116 inhabitants)
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