Kaua
The most complete information about the large village of Kaua (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.
Did you know that this town in Yucatán has 2,879 inhabitants?
The town of Kaua belongs to the municipality of Kaua (State of Yucatán). There are 2,879 inhabitants and it is 28 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Valladolid is 38 minutes away by car (34 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #1 of the ranking.
Data: In Kaua, there is a percentage of 97% of indigenous population and 79% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Kaua? They are at the bottom of this page.
#1 Where is Kaua? How to go? Map
How to get to the town of Kaua in Yucatán? Using this map, use the controls to zoom in and out on the village and others in the vicinity to see the direct route, and to be able to plan, for example, hiking activities in Kaua.
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#2 The population of Kaua (Yucatán) is 2,879 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1411 | 1468 | 2879 |
| 2010 | 1129 | 1211 | 2340 |
| 2005 | 1037 | 1120 | 2157 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.32 | 9.33 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Yucatán: | 3.02% | 1.84% |
| Illiterate population: | 6.53% | 11.97% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 2.99% | 9.33% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 3.54% | 14.79% |
| Schooling level: | 7.35 | 5.64 |
| Schooling level (men): | 7.58 | 6.05 |
| Schooling level (women): | 7.1 | 5.21 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 97.50% | 98.33% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 64.57% | 72.05% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 2.64% | 6.37% |
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| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 35.50% | 31.75% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 53.47% | 51.78% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 16.80% | 10.27% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 720 | 668 |
| Homes with electricity: | 97.78% | 93.03% |
| Homes with piped water: | 99.31% | 98.35% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 89.72% | 53.76% |
| Homes with a radio: | 42.64% | 48.62% |
| Homes with a television: | 86.67% | 82.20% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 61.81% | 55.96% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 62.78% | 47.71% |
| Homes with a car: | 19.03% | 16.51% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 11.25% | 4.40% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 1.11% | 0.92% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 78.89% | 46.06% |
| Homes with Internet: | 6.25% | 0.73% |
#3 Satellite photo of Kaua
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Kaua, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Kaua. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Kaua.
#4 What to do in Kaua
A weekend in Kaua and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Kaua and surroundings to find the best destinations.Magical Towns to visit when in Kaua:
- Valladolid (Yucatán): Don't miss "Iglesia de Santa Ana", 38 km, heading East (34 minutes by car)
- Aldea Maya (8 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the East (4 minutes by car)
- Yaxlé (10 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the Southwest (6 minutes by car)
- San Esteban (10 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the North (7 minutes by car)
- Tzukmuc (189 inhabitants): Located 7 km to the Southwest (7 minutes by car)
#5 Population pyramid of Kaua (Yucatán)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Kaua 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 Kaua there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 170 | 159 | 329 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 279 | 251 | 530 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 843 | 914 | 1,757 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 119 | 144 | 263 |
#6 Pictures of Kaua
In order for you to enjoy nature around Kaua, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Kaua, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#7 The Postal Code of Kaua (Yucatán) is 97764
Do you want to know the Postal Code of Kaua 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: 97764. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Kaua ("97") correspond to the State of Yucatán, 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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#9 Schools in Kaua
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#11 Local food places, eat out, restaurants in Kaua
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>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Kaua
#12 Other towns in the Municipality of Kaua
- Veintiuno de Marzo (- inhabitants)
- Aldea Maya (8 inhabitants)
- Dzeal (457 inhabitants)
- Dzibiac (20 inhabitants)
- Kaua (2879 inhabitants)
- Pambá (15 inhabitants)
- San Enrique (2 inhabitants)
- San Esteban (10 inhabitants)
- San Gabriel (- inhabitants)
- San Pedro (- inhabitants)
- San Vicente (- inhabitants)
- Xcanahaltún (2 inhabitants)
- Xtóhil (2 inhabitants)
- Yaxlé (10 inhabitants)