Las Cocinas (Michoacán)
Learn about medium-sized town of Las Cocinas through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 262 inhabitants of the State of Michoacán
The town of Las Cocinas (Michoacán) belongs to the municipality of Nocupétaro. There are 262 inhabitants and it is 641 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Tacámbaro is 45 minutes away by car (44 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #5 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In Las Cocinas, there is a percentage of 0% of indigenous population and 51% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Las Cocinas? They are at the bottom of this page.
The town of Las Cocinas is located at 7.4 kilometers from Nocupétaro de Morelos, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the West direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Las Cocinas.
#1 Where is Las Cocinas? How to go? Map
Location map of Las Cocinas in Michoacán: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Las Cocinas, which is marked with the following symbol 
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#2 The population of Las Cocinas (Michoacán) is 262 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 127 | 135 | 262 |
| 2010 | 120 | 117 | 237 |
| 2005 | 132 | 124 | 256 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 3.96 | 13.68 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Michoacán: | 0.38% | 0.84% |
| Illiterate population: | 11.07% | 15.61% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 4.96% | 13.68% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 6.11% | 17.50% |
| Schooling level: | 6.59 | 5.18 |
| Schooling level (men): | 6.46 | 5.38 |
| Schooling level (women): | 6.73 | 5 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
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| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 68.32% | 18.14% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 70.37% | 23.93% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 66.14% | 12.50% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 81 | 90 |
| Homes with electricity: | 98.77% | 96.83% |
| Homes with piped water: | 98.77% | 50.79% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 92.59% | 82.54% |
| Homes with a radio: | 18.52% | 20.63% |
| Homes with a television: | 90.12% | 90.48% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 91.36% | 77.78% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 71.60% | 68.25% |
| Homes with a car: | 32.10% | 34.92% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 4.94% | 7.94% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 60.49% | 0.00% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 50.62% | 22.22% |
| Homes with Internet: | 7.41% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Las Cocinas
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Las Cocinas, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Nocupétaro. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Las Cocinas.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Las Cocinas
Many people want to stay in the town of Las Cocinas 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 LA CASA EMBRUJADA: 11 km away, direction East (8 minutes by car)
- HOTEL MORELOS: 10 km away, direction East (7 minutes by car)
- RENTA DE CUARTO DOÑA CHOLITA: 15 km away, direction East (10 minutes by car)
- GRAN HOTEL DEL CENTRO: 15 km away, direction East (10 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Las Cocinas
Want to know what to see in Las Cocinas if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Las Cocinas.Mountains in Las Cocinas for hiking and trails:
- Mesa Salsipuedes (1001 meters): 3.1 km walk (40 minutes), heading Northwest.
- Mesa Encerrada (1027 meters): 3.7 km walk (59 minutes), heading North.
- Cerro Las Pilas (716 meters): 4.1 km walk (63 minutes), heading Southwest.
- Cerro La Changunga (877 meters): 4.3 km walk (76 minutes), heading Southwest.
- Tacámbaro (Michoacán): Don't miss "Plaza de Armas", 45 km, heading Northwest (44 minutes by car)
- Los Brasiles (Puerto los Brasiles) (25 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northeast (3 minutes by car)
- Las Pilas (292 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southwest (4 minutes by car)
- Santo Domingo (85 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the South (4 minutes by car)
- Santa Inés (La Escondida) (64 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the South (5 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Las Cocinas (Michoacán)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Las Cocinas 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 Cocinas there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 16 | 23 | 39 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 19 | 13 | 32 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 72 | 76 | 148 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 20 | 23 | 43 |
#7 Pictures of Las Cocinas
In order for you to enjoy nature around Las Cocinas, 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 Cocinas, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
Disfrute con las fotos de Las Cocinas en este enlace
#8 The Postal Code of Las Cocinas (Michoacán) is 61913
Do you want to know the Postal Code of Las Cocinas 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: 61913. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Las Cocinas ("61") correspond to the State of Michoacán, 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 Las Cocinas
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Nocupétaro
#11 Other towns in the Municipality of Nocupétaro
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- El Coyol Grande (6 inhabitants)
- El Llano (7 inhabitants)
- El Palmar (10 inhabitants)
- El Palmito (25 inhabitants)
- El Sauz (79 inhabitants)
- Hacienda de Guadalupe (Tamarindo) (65 inhabitants)
- Las Juntas (9 inhabitants)
- Las Palmas (81 inhabitants)
- Las Siricuas (- inhabitants)
- Ojo de Agua del Cobre (12 inhabitants)
- Patambo (24 inhabitants)
- San Juan de la Concepción (18 inhabitants)
- Urbano (10 inhabitants)
- Vista Bella (36 inhabitants)