Laguna del Carretero

We have collected many facts about the medium-sized town of Laguna del Carretero, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.

So you will learn about this incredible town of 317 inhabitants of Zacatecas.

The town of Laguna del Carretero belongs to the municipality of Villanueva (State of Zacatecas). There are 317 inhabitants and it is 2,072 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Villanueva is 17 minutes away by car (16 km). It is the most populated town in the position #16 of the whole municipality.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Laguna del Carretero, 33% of the population over 12 years is single and 34% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.

To locate this beautiful town inside the municipality, you must know that Laguna del Carretero is located at 11.5 kilometers (in direction Northeast) from the locality of Villanueva, which is the one that has more inhabitants inside the municipality. With our webpage and with our satelital map that you can find below, you can know where is and visit the surroundings of Laguna del Carretero.

#1 Where is Laguna del Carretero? How to go? Map

Online map of Laguna del Carretero in Zacatecas, with an interactive cartography with which you can see closely the town, centered on Map marker

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#2 The population of Laguna del Carretero (Zacatecas) is 317 inhabitants

Population data in Laguna del Carretero
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020157160317
2010139152291
2005153166319
Evolution of the population in Laguna del Carretero: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Laguna del Carretero:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):3.934.61
Population coming from outside the State of Zacatecas:6.62%3.44%
Illiterate population:1.89%6.53%
Illiterate population (men):0.32%4.61%
Illiterate population (women):1.58%8.63%
Schooling level:7.135.74
Schooling level (men):6.975.89
Schooling level (women):7.295.59
Indigenous culture data in Laguna del Carretero:
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 Laguna del Carretero, 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 Laguna del Carretero:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:40.38%27.15%
Employed population over 12 years (men):65.62%48.03%
Employed population over 12 years (women):14.65%4.32%
Number of inhabited private housings:88175
Homes with electricity:97.73%95.29%
Homes with piped water:98.86%98.82%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:67.05%62.35%
Homes with a radio:69.32%76.47%
Homes with a television:94.32%92.94%
Homes with a refrigerator:90.91%84.71%
Homes with a washing machine:79.55%72.94%
Homes with a car:64.77%67.06%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:17.05%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:35.23%21.18%
Homes with cell phones:53.41%24.71%
Homes with Internet:34.09%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Laguna del Carretero (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 Laguna del Carretero

With the satellite map of Laguna del Carretero 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 Villanueva. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Laguna del Carretero.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Laguna del Carretero

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

#5 What to do in Laguna del Carretero

A weekend in Laguna del Carretero and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Laguna del Carretero and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Mountains in Laguna del Carretero for hiking and trails:
  • El Gallo (2058 meters): 5.7 km walk (77 minutes), heading South.
  • El Águila (2135 meters): 6.6 km walk (132 minutes), heading South.
  • Jacales (2234 meters): 8.2 km walk (145 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • La Cruz (2034 meters): 9.8 km walk (141 minutes), heading North.
Magical Towns to visit when in Laguna del Carretero:Other towns near Laguna del Carretero:
  • San Diego (170 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the North (5 minutes by car)
  • San Tadeo de las Flores (50 inhabitants): Located 11 km to the North (13 minutes by car)
  • Tenango (196 inhabitants): Located 12 km to the West (13 minutes by car)
  • Rancho La Mora (7 inhabitants): Located 13 km to the West (17 minutes by car)
This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of Laguna del Carretero (Zacatecas)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Laguna del Carretero 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 Laguna del Carretero there is a generational replacement.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Laguna del Carretero (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)181533
Youth (6-14 years)283058
Adults (15-59 years)7281153
Elderly (60+ years)393473

#7 Pictures of Laguna del Carretero

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

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#8 The Postal Code of Laguna del Carretero (Zacatecas) is 99500

Are you going to send a letter to Laguna del Carretero? Do you have a friend in Laguna del Carretero and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Laguna del Carretero consists of the following 5 digits: 99500. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Laguna del Carretero ("99") 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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