Las Canoas (Guanajuato)

We have collected many facts about the large village of Las Canoas, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.

So you will learn about this incredible town of 540 inhabitants of Guanajuato.

The town of Las Canoas (Guanajuato) belongs to the municipality of Salvatierra. There are 540 inhabitants and it is 1,830 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Salvatierra is 13 minutes away by car (10 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #32 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Las Canoas, 98% of the inhabitants are catholic and 68% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

Do you want to locate the town of Las Canoas? You can find it at 7.3 kilometers, in direction North, from the town of Salvatierra, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Las Canoas through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Las Canoas? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Las Canoas in Guanajuato? 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 Las Canoas.

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#2 The population of Las Canoas (Guanajuato) is 540 inhabitants

Population data in Las Canoas (Guanajuato)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020280260540
2010234242476
2005161174335
Evolution of the population in Las Canoas: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Las Canoas:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.5511.16
Population coming from outside the State of Guanajuato:2.41%2.10%
Illiterate population:9.26%13.66%
Illiterate population (men):4.26%11.16%
Illiterate population (women):5.00%16.24%
Schooling level:6.654.99
Schooling level (men):6.64.75
Schooling level (women):6.75.22
Indigenous culture data in Las Canoas:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:0.00%0.63%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.00%0.21%
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 Las Canoas, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Guanajuato, and in the country as a whole.

Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Salvatierra (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.

Unemployment, economy and housing data in Las Canoas:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:42.22%33.19%
Employed population over 12 years (men):62.69%52.07%
Employed population over 12 years (women):23.21%13.68%
Number of inhabited private housings:139138
Homes with electricity:100.00%97.62%
Homes with piped water:99.28%99.21%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:94.24%86.51%
Homes with a radio:59.71%69.84%
Homes with a television:91.37%90.48%
Homes with a refrigerator:89.93%80.95%
Homes with a washing machine:68.35%49.21%
Homes with a car:28.78%24.60%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:12.95%0.79%
Homes with landline telephone:0.72%0.00%
Homes with cell phones:85.61%53.97%
Homes with Internet:7.91%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Las Canoas (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Guanajuato, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Las Canoas

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



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Las Canoas

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

#5 What to do in Las Canoas

A weekend in Las Canoas and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Las Canoas and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Mountains in Las Canoas for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro Grande (2475 meters): 6.2 km walk (92 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro Los Rosillos (2122 meters): 7.0 km walk (98 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro Pelón (2406 meters): 7.5 km walk (132 minutes), heading South.
  • Tetillas (2158 meters): 7.4 km walk (104 minutes), heading Northwest.
Magical Towns to visit when in Las Canoas:Other towns near Las Canoas:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of Las Canoas (Guanajuato)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Las Canoas 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 Las Canoas there is a generational replacement.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Las Canoas (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)363369
Youth (6-14 years)454287
Adults (15-59 years)159156315
Elderly (60+ years)402969

#7 Pictures of Las Canoas

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

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#9 Schools in Las Canoas

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#10 Other towns in the Municipality of Salvatierra

  1. Eduardo Mercado (- inhabitants)
  2. El Alcázar (1 inhabitants)
  3. El Capulín (1209 inhabitants)
  4. El Ciprés (3 inhabitants)
  5. El Paraíso (3 inhabitants)
  6. El Pirul (63 inhabitants)
  7. La Colonia Ejidal (41 inhabitants)
  8. La Esquina (264 inhabitants)
  9. La Lagunilla del Carmen (304 inhabitants)
  10. La Virgen (745 inhabitants)
  11. Las Canoas (540 inhabitants)
  12. Las Cruces (710 inhabitants)
  13. Manríquez (157 inhabitants)
  14. Ojuelos (512 inhabitants)
  15. Puerta del Monte (970 inhabitants)