Independencia (Cologachi)
Learn about large village of Independencia (Cologachi) through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 920 inhabitants of the State of Chihuahua
The town of Independencia (Cologachi) belongs to the municipality of Namiquipa (State of Chihuahua). There are 920 inhabitants and it is 1,951 meters altitude. It is the most populated town in the position #7 of the whole municipality.
Data: In Independencia (Cologachi), there is a percentage of 3% of indigenous population and 89% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Independencia (Cologachi)? They are at the bottom of this page.
To locate this beautiful town inside the municipality, you must know that Independencia (Cologachi) is located at 21.8 kilometers (in direction Northwest) 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 9.5 kilometers in direction Southwest. With our webpage and with our satelital map that you can find below, you can know where is and visit the surroundings of Independencia (Cologachi).
#1 Where is Independencia (Cologachi)? How to go? Map
What is the route to get to Independencia (Cologachi) (Chihuahua)? 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 Independencia (Cologachi) (Chihuahua) is 920 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 448 | 472 | 920 |
| 2010 | 521 | 567 | 1088 |
| 2005 | 397 | 459 | 856 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.39 | 4.94 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Chihuahua: | 2.28% | 3.58% |
| Illiterate population: | 3.15% | 4.04% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 1.74% | 4.94% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 1.41% | 3.07% |
| Schooling level: | 6.8 | 6.22 |
| Schooling level (men): | 6.61 | 5.90 |
| Schooling level (women): | 7.01 | 6.57 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 3.04% | 3.68% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 1.30% | 1.56% |
| 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: | 38.26% | 39.71% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 57.20% | 61.02% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 18.30% | 16.51% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 322 | 498 |
| Homes with electricity: | 99.07% | 98.85% |
| Homes with piped water: | 98.14% | 97.71% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 93.17% | 91.69% |
| Homes with a radio: | 72.36% | 86.82% |
| Homes with a television: | 93.48% | 96.28% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 96.27% | 90.83% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 86.34% | 83.09% |
| Homes with a car: | 82.92% | 76.50% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 15.53% | 14.90% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 16.77% | 45.27% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 89.44% | 63.32% |
| Homes with Internet: | 9.63% | 4.01% |
#3 Satellite photo of Independencia (Cologachi)
With the satellite map of Independencia (Cologachi) 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 Namiquipa. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Independencia (Cologachi).
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Independencia (Cologachi)
Many people want to stay in the town of Independencia (Cologachi) 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 MENYS: 14 km away, direction Southeast (9 minutes by car)
- HOTEL Y RESTAURANT DEL RÍO: 15 km away, direction Southeast (12 minutes by car)
- HOTEL Y RESTAURANT LA AMISTAD: 23 km away, direction Northeast (18 minutes by car)
- HOTEL Y RESTAURANT DELICIAS: 29 km away, direction Northeast (22 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Independencia (Cologachi)
A weekend in Independencia (Cologachi) and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Independencia (Cologachi) and surroundings to find the best destinations.Mountains in Independencia (Cologachi) for hiking and trails:
- Cerro Los Zotoles (2310 meters): 6.4 km walk (124 minutes), heading North.
- Cerro Pelon (2243 meters): 8.9 km walk (185 minutes), heading North.
- Cerro La Matanza (2364 meters): 11.0 km walk (154 minutes), heading Northwest.
- Cerro Colorado (2418 meters): 8.9 km walk (157 minutes), heading Southwest.
- División del Norte (49 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the Northwest (6 minutes by car)
- Rancho Duarte (10 inhabitants): Located 11 km to the South (12 minutes by car)
- Hctor Estrada (7 inhabitants): Located 10 km to the East (13 minutes by car)
- Cerro Pelón (Bellavista) (9 inhabitants): Located 12 km to the Northeast (15 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Independencia (Cologachi) (Chihuahua)
In Independencia (Cologachi) 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 Independencia (Cologachi), 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) | 42 | 47 | 89 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 68 | 71 | 139 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 249 | 256 | 505 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 89 | 98 | 187 |
#7 Pictures of Independencia (Cologachi)
In order for you to enjoy nature around Independencia (Cologachi), we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Independencia (Cologachi), so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#9 Schools in Independencia (Cologachi)
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