La Cruz (Hidalgo)

The most complete information about the large village of La Cruz (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.

Did you know that this town in Hidalgo has 738 inhabitants?

The town of La Cruz (Hidalgo) belongs to the municipality of Francisco I. Madero. There are 738 inhabitants and it is 2,039 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Mineral del Chico is 65 minutes away by car (51 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #12 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In La Cruz, 81% of the inhabitants are catholic and 52% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

The town of La Cruz is located at 3.3 kilometers from Tepatepec, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Northwest 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

Online map of La Cruz (Hidalgo) to be able to get to and make trips around this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in (+) or out (-) to locate the village.

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#2 The population of La Cruz (Hidalgo) is 738 inhabitants

Population data in La Cruz (Hidalgo)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020395343738
2010270231501
2005274257531
Evolution of the population in La Cruz: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in La Cruz:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.266.93
Population coming from outside the State of Hidalgo:7.45%7.19%
Illiterate population:5.42%8.18%
Illiterate population (men):2.17%6.93%
Illiterate population (women):3.25%9.26%
Schooling level:8.856.52
Schooling level (men):8.476.49
Schooling level (women):9.166.55
Indigenous culture data in La Cruz:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:5.56%8.18%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:1.90%2.20%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.00%0.20%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of La Cruz, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Hidalgo, 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:47.15%32.93%
Employed population over 12 years (men):59.77%56.71%
Employed population over 12 years (women):36.20%12.59%
Number of inhabited private housings:197158
Homes with electricity:100.00%91.87%
Homes with piped water:96.45%92.68%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:91.37%90.24%
Homes with a radio:64.47%67.48%
Homes with a television:84.77%79.67%
Homes with a refrigerator:72.08%48.78%
Homes with a washing machine:51.78%33.33%
Homes with a car:26.40%23.58%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:18.78%4.88%
Homes with landline telephone:1.52%5.69%
Homes with cell phones:81.73%39.84%
Homes with Internet:26.40%0.81%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in La Cruz (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Hidalgo, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of La Cruz

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



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Cruz

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

#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:
  • Cerro Peña Colorada (2412 meters): 1.2 km walk (18 minutes), heading South.
  • Mesa Rincon Los Caballos (2601 meters): 2.6 km walk (54 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro Corazón (2395 meters): 4.3 km walk (69 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro El Sitio (2241 meters): 4.9 km walk (79 minutes), heading Southeast.
Magical Towns to visit when in La Cruz: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 (Hidalgo)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town La Cruz (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)333568
Youth (6-14 years)6860128
Adults (15-59 years)258213471
Elderly (60+ years)363571

#7 Pictures of La Cruz

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

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#8 The Postal Code of La Cruz (Hidalgo) is 42670

Do you want to know the Postal Code of La Cruz 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: 42670. The first two digits of the ZIP code of La Cruz ("42") correspond to the State of Hidalgo, 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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#10 Schools in La Cruz

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#11 Other towns in the Municipality of Francisco I. Madero

  1. Barrio El Bravo (43 inhabitants)
  2. Barrio los Amigos (268 inhabitants)
  3. Barrio Nuevo México (40 inhabitants)
  4. Colonia El Horno (442 inhabitants)
  5. Colonia Francisco Villa (16 inhabitants)
  6. Doctor José G. Parres (554 inhabitants)
  7. El Mendoza (282 inhabitants)
  8. El Porvenir (175 inhabitants)
  9. Rancho El Durazno (4 inhabitants)
  10. El Rosario (3811 inhabitants)
  11. Granja Tepeyac (1 inhabitants)
  12. Jagüey del Gontzudi (282 inhabitants)
  13. La Cruz (738 inhabitants)
  14. Las Fuentes (76 inhabitants)
  15. Tepatepec (11335 inhabitants)