Loreto (Zacatecas)

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All the information about this town of 26,287 inhabitants of the State of Zacatecas

The town of Loreto (Zacatecas) belongs to the municipality of Loreto. There are 26,287 inhabitants and it is 2,029 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Real de Asientos is 18 minutes away by car (17 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #1 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Loreto, 34% of the population over 12 years is single and 45% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.

#1 Where is Loreto? How to go? Map

Online map of Loreto (Zacatecas) 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 Loreto (Zacatecas) is 26,287 inhabitants

Population data in Loreto (Zacatecas)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020134821280526287
2010124881177224260
2005113851070022085
Evolution of the population in Loreto: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Loreto:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.483.02
Population coming from outside the State of Zacatecas:27.31%29.25%
Illiterate population:2.18%3.33%
Illiterate population (men):0.97%3.02%
Illiterate population (women):1.21%3.64%
Schooling level:9.948.71
Schooling level (men):9.938.73
Schooling level (women):9.948.69
Indigenous culture data in Loreto:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:0.57%0.79%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.22%0.35%
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 Loreto, 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 Loreto:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:44.93%35.92%
Employed population over 12 years (men):54.52%49.42%
Employed population over 12 years (women):35.83%23.18%
Number of inhabited private housings:6,4566,525
Homes with electricity:99.41%99.10%
Homes with piped water:99.30%97.22%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:99.24%98.95%
Homes with a radio:59.05%76.65%
Homes with a television:95.45%96.64%
Homes with a refrigerator:91.17%83.82%
Homes with a washing machine:87.44%80.18%
Homes with a car:60.41%56.22%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:37.84%27.76%
Homes with landline telephone:30.42%33.74%
Homes with cell phones:91.78%64.30%
Homes with Internet:45.17%14.56%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Loreto (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 Loreto

With the satellite map of Loreto 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 Loreto. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Loreto.



#4 What to do in Loreto

A weekend in Loreto and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Loreto and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Mountains in Loreto for hiking and trails:
  • El Avión (2106 meters): 4.8 km walk (61 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Santa Elena (2213 meters): 6.1 km walk (118 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • El Castillo (2112 meters): 6.7 km walk (100 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro La Cañada de Doña Chepa (2246 meters): 8.9 km walk (125 minutes), heading Southeast.
Magical Towns to visit when in Loreto:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Loreto?:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#5 Population pyramid of Loreto (Zacatecas)

In Loreto there is a very characteristic age structure of the population, which you can see in the following population pyramid, with data from 2005. After analyzing the demographic data of Loreto, separated by men and women, and also by age groups, we can analyze what the future of the population in this town will be like.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Loreto (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)1,6671,6983,365
Youth (6-14 years)2,3452,4544,799
Adults (15-59 years)8,1417,50315,644
Elderly (60+ years)1,3291,1502,479

#6 Pictures of Loreto

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

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#13 Other towns in the Municipality of Loreto

  1. El Durazno (- inhabitants)
  2. El Hinojo (403 inhabitants)
  3. El Prieto II (299 inhabitants)
  4. El Salitre (El Bajío) (57 inhabitants)
  5. El Socorro (309 inhabitants)
  6. El Tepetate (506 inhabitants)
  7. El Verde (11 inhabitants)
  8. Jesús María (155 inhabitants)
  9. La Luz (481 inhabitants)
  10. La Mesita (Ojo de Agua de la Mesita) (- inhabitants)
  11. Norias de Guadalupe (1428 inhabitants)
  12. Ojo de Agua (20 inhabitants)
  13. Rancho El Forastero (Raymundo Chavarría O.) (- inhabitants)
  14. Rancho El Solitario (El Injerto) (3 inhabitants)
  15. Santa María de los Ángeles (1380 inhabitants)