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Las Canteras (Michoacán)

The most complete information about the small village of Las Canteras (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.

Did you know that this town in Michoacán de Ocampo has 113 inhabitants?

The town of Las Canteras (Michoacán) belongs to the municipality of Tlalpujahua. There are 113 inhabitants and it is 2,603 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Tlalpujahua is 13 minutes away by car (12 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #57 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Las Canteras, 34% of the population over 12 years is single and 9% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.

The town of Las Canteras is located at 8.9 kilometers from Tlalpujahua de Rayón, 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 Las Canteras.

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

Online map of Las Canteras in Michoacán de Ocampo, with an interactive cartography with which you can see closely the town, centered on

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#2 The population of Las Canteras (Michoacán de Ocampo) is 113 inhabitants

Population data in Las Canteras (Michoacán)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020	61	52	113
2010	56	39	95
2005	74	42	116

Evolution of the population in Las Canteras: Total   Men   Women Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Las Canteras, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Michoacán de Ocampo, and in the country as a whole.

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

Comparison of percentages of single persons in Las Canteras (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Michoacán de Ocampo, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Las Canteras

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

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Las Canteras

Many people want to stay in the town of Las Canteras itself, but unfortunately there are no hotels in the village yet. Don't worry, we have created this list of the closest accommodations, so you can ask if they have rooms available:

• HOTEL COLIN: 5 km away, direction North (4 minutes by car)
• MANSIÓN SAN ANTONIO: 11 km away, direction Northeast (9 minutes by car)
• HOTEL RESTAURANT RINCON MINERO: 12 km away, direction Northeast (9 minutes by car)
• HOTEL RESTAURANTE DE LA PARROQUIA: 13 km away, direction Northeast (8 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in Las Canteras

A weekend in Las Canteras and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Las Canteras and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Mountains in Las Canteras for hiking and trails:

• Cerro San Rafael (2822 meters): 1.2 km walk (16 minutes), heading East.
• Cerro Santiago (2776 meters): 6.1 km walk (102 minutes), heading North.
• Cerro Colorado (3087 meters): 6.1 km walk (114 minutes), heading Southeast.
• Cerro Silquero (3178 meters): 8.2 km walk (148 minutes), heading Southeast.

Magical Towns near Las Canteras to discover the Mexican culture:

• Tlalpujahua (Michoacán): Don't miss "Museo Hermanos López Rayón​", 13 km, heading Northeast (12 minutes by car)
• El Oro de Hidalgo (México): Don't miss "Centro Artesanal", 19 km, heading Northeast (17 minutes by car)
• Mineral de Angangueo (Michoacán de Ocampo): Don't miss "Túnel turístico San Simón​", 27 km, heading Southwest (22 minutes by car)

Other towns near Las Canteras:

• San Rafael (499 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the South (2 minutes by car)
• Parque del Águila (Cuartel 4o. San Joaquín) (108 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northeast (3 minutes by car)
• San Joaquín Morelos (640 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northwest (2 minutes by car)
• El Llanito (Señor del Llano) (661 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the North (3 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 Las Canteras (Michoacán de Ocampo)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town Las Canteras (inhabitants year 2020)

Age range	Number of women	Number of men	Total population
Infants (0-5 years)	4	6	10
Youth (6-14 years)	5	11	16
Adults (15-59 years)	35	27	62
Elderly (60+ years)	17	8	25

#7 Pictures of Las Canteras

Would you like to see what this town looks like and enjoy landscape pictures of Las Canteras? 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 Las Canteras.
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#8 The Postal Code of Las Canteras (Michoacán de Ocampo) is 61073

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Las Canteras 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: 61073. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Las Canteras ("61") correspond to the State of Michoacán de Ocampo, 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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