La Colorada (Sonora)

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So you will learn about this incredible town of 394 inhabitants of Sonora.

The town of La Colorada (Sonora) belongs to the municipality of La Colorada. There are 394 inhabitants and it is 382 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #2 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In La Colorada, 35% of individuals have completed secondary education and 28% of households have a personal computer, laptop or tablet. More interesting data at the bottom of this page.

#1 Where is La Colorada? How to go? Map

Online map of La Colorada in Sonora, with an interactive cartography with which you can see closely the town, centered on Map marker

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#2 The population of La Colorada (Sonora) is 394 inhabitants

Population data in La Colorada (Sonora)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020200194394
2010139135274
2005146142288
Evolution of the population in La Colorada: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in La Colorada:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.274.44
Population coming from outside the State of Sonora:9.14%5.47%
Illiterate population:0.76%4.01%
Illiterate population (men):0.51%4.44%
Illiterate population (women):0.25%3.60%
Schooling level:8.666.95
Schooling level (men):8.726.91
Schooling level (women):8.597
Indigenous culture data in La Colorada:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:1.52%0.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.76%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 La Colorada, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Sonora, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in La Colorada:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:31.47%38.69%
Employed population over 12 years (men):49.48%54.07%
Employed population over 12 years (women):14.00%23.74%
Number of inhabited private housings:126184
Homes with electricity:97.62%97.83%
Homes with piped water:100.00%95.65%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:95.24%92.39%
Homes with a radio:70.63%77.17%
Homes with a television:91.27%94.57%
Homes with a refrigerator:95.24%95.65%
Homes with a washing machine:74.60%61.96%
Homes with a car:63.49%54.35%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:27.78%7.61%
Homes with landline telephone:0.79%38.04%
Homes with cell phones:91.27%67.39%
Homes with Internet:18.25%4.35%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in La Colorada (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Sonora, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of La Colorada

Amazing satellite GPS maps of La Colorada, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of La Colorada. You can search free satellite map (2024) of La Colorada.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Colorada

Do you want to stay in La Colorada? We don't have any hotel registered in this town, but you can check in this list of the closest accommodations to La Colorada:

#5 What to do in La Colorada

Want to know what to see in La Colorada if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy La Colorada.
Mountains in La Colorada for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro La Colorada (607 meters): 1.2 km walk (15 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro La Montaña de Oro (565 meters): 2.2 km walk (42 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro Colorado (470 meters): 2.3 km walk (35 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro La Cantera (509 meters): 3.7 km walk (46 minutes), heading Northwest.
Other towns near La Colorada:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of La Colorada (Sonora)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town La Colorada (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)161935
Youth (6-14 years)312758
Adults (15-59 years)114111225
Elderly (60+ years)393776

#7 Pictures of La Colorada

Would you like to see what this town looks like and enjoy landscape pictures of La Colorada? 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 La Colorada.

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#8 The Postal Code of La Colorada (Sonora) is 85540

Do you want to know the Postal Code of La Colorada 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: 85540. The first two digits of the ZIP code of La Colorada ("85") correspond to the State of Sonora, 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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#12 Other towns in the Municipality of La Colorada

  1. Alonso (Los Romero) (1 inhabitants)
  2. El Aigame (6 inhabitants)
  3. El Álamo (- inhabitants)
  4. El Caballo (- inhabitants)
  5. El Cantadero (1 inhabitants)
  6. El Marroquín (1 inhabitants)
  7. El Pozo de Juárez (- inhabitants)
  8. La Palma (4 inhabitants)
  9. Las Mercedes (2 inhabitants)
  10. Palo Verde (2 inhabitants)
  11. San José de Moradillas (El Cochi) (3 inhabitants)
  12. San Pablo (1 inhabitants)
  13. Santa Barbara (2 inhabitants)
  14. Santa Elena (- inhabitants)
  15. Triángulo R (- inhabitants)