La Cruz (Zacatecas)

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The town of La Cruz (Zacatecas) belongs to the municipality of Pinos. There are 308 inhabitants and it is 2,135 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Pinos is 65 minutes away by car (44 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #64 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In La Cruz, there is a percentage of 0% of indigenous population and 54% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on La Cruz? They are at the bottom of this page.

The town of La Cruz is located at 29.1 kilometers from Pinos, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Northeast direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of La Cruz.

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

How to get to the town of La Cruz in Zacatecas? 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 La Cruz.

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#2 The population of La Cruz (Zacatecas) is 308 inhabitants

Population data in La Cruz (Zacatecas)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020156152308
2010163173336
2005185171356
Evolution of the population in La Cruz: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in La Cruz:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):3.172.89
Population coming from outside the State of Zacatecas:27.60%21.13%
Illiterate population:3.25%4.17%
Illiterate population (men):0.65%2.89%
Illiterate population (women):2.60%5.52%
Schooling level:7.746.87
Schooling level (men):7.296.29
Schooling level (women):8.157.44
Indigenous culture data in La Cruz:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:0.00%0.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.00%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 Cruz, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Zacatecas, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in La Cruz:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:39.29%30.36%
Employed population over 12 years (men):61.84%47.98%
Employed population over 12 years (women):17.31%11.66%
Number of inhabited private housings:8791
Homes with electricity:95.40%98.61%
Homes with piped water:98.85%90.28%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:93.10%84.72%
Homes with a radio:56.32%77.78%
Homes with a television:89.66%93.06%
Homes with a refrigerator:85.06%73.61%
Homes with a washing machine:80.46%70.83%
Homes with a car:67.82%58.33%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:5.75%4.17%
Homes with landline telephone:17.24%4.17%
Homes with cell phones:54.02%54.17%
Homes with Internet:12.64%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in La Cruz (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Zacatecas, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of La Cruz

With the satellite map of La Cruz 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 Pinos. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of La Cruz.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Cruz

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

#5 What to do in La Cruz

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in La Cruz? The list of the best places to visit in La Cruz and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de La Cruz para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Mesa Morenos (2575 meters): 12.5 km walk (160 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Mesa Cerrito Alto (2489 meters): 15.8 km walk (202 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Mesa El Saucito (2489 meters): 14.5 km walk (189 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Loma Espejo (2329 meters): 19.2 km walk (398 minutes), heading South.
Magical Towns to visit when in La Cruz:
  • Pinos (Zacatecas): Don't miss "​Jardín Miguel Hidalgo​", 65 km, heading Northwest (44 minutes by car)
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of La Cruz?:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of La Cruz (Zacatecas)

In La Cruz 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 La Cruz, 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.

Data of the age pyramid of the town La Cruz (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)171330
Youth (6-14 years)253560
Adults (15-59 years)9480174
Elderly (60+ years)202444

#7 Pictures of La Cruz

In order for you to enjoy nature around La Cruz, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of La Cruz, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.

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#8 The Postal Code of La Cruz (Zacatecas) is 98965

Are you going to send a letter to La Cruz? Do you have a friend in La Cruz and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of La Cruz consists of the following 5 digits: 98965. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of La Cruz ("98") correspond to the state code of Zacatecas, 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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In the following links you can check the list of the best (and most beautiful) towns in Mexico and the State of Zacatecas, by popular vote:
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- The most beautiful towns in Zacatecas

#10 Schools in La Cruz

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#11 Other towns in the Municipality of Pinos

  1. Cerro de las Cuevas (34 inhabitants)
  2. El Bajío las Alamedas (- inhabitants)
  3. El Conejo (43 inhabitants)
  4. El Mirador (Urías Cordero Cortés) (2 inhabitants)
  5. El Rayo (42 inhabitants)
  6. El Tanatillo (- inhabitants)
  7. El Volante (9 inhabitants)
  8. La Cañada (- inhabitants)
  9. La Encarnación (59 inhabitants)
  10. La Noria de las Varas Blancas (- inhabitants)
  11. Las Jacobas (31 inhabitants)
  12. Llanos de Barrancas (7 inhabitants)
  13. Los Patos (9 inhabitants)
  14. San José de Bernalejo (491 inhabitants)
  15. Silogismo (Armando Adame Robles) (6 inhabitants)