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Loreto (Zacatecas)

Learn about large village of Loreto through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 2,665 inhabitants of the State of Zacatecas

The town of Loreto (Zacatecas) belongs to the municipality of Río Grande. There are 2,665 inhabitants and it is 1,856 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #2 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Loreto, 31% of individuals have completed secondary education and 30% of households have a personal computer, laptop or tablet. More interesting data at the bottom of this page.

The town of Loreto is located at 4.1 kilometers from Río Grande, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Southesast direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Loreto.

#1 Where is Loreto? How to go? Map

Location map of Loreto in Zacatecas: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Loreto, which is marked with the following symbol

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#2 The population of Loreto (Zacatecas) is 2,665 inhabitants

Population data in Loreto (Zacatecas)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020	1363	1302	2665
2010	1369	1268	2637
2005	1154	1006	2160

Evolution of the population in Loreto: Total   Men   Women

Other demographic data in Loreto:

	2020	2010
Fertility rate (children per woman):	2.57	3.31
Population coming from outside the State of Zacatecas:	5.29%	5.99%
Illiterate population:	2.48%	3.22%
Illiterate population (men):	1.20%	3.31%
Illiterate population (women):	1.28%	3.14%
Schooling level:	9.29	7.99
Schooling level (men):	9.07	7.78
Schooling level (women):	9.49	8.18

Indigenous culture data in Loreto:

	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%

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.

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

Unemployment, economy and housing data in Loreto:

	2020	2010
Employed population over 12 years:	39.74%	33.14%
Employed population over 12 years (men):	54.07%	50.00%
Employed population over 12 years (women):	26.05%	17.53%
Number of inhabited private housings:	738	864
Homes with electricity:	99.86%	99.55%
Homes with piped water:	99.59%	98.22%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:	98.51%	96.29%
Homes with a radio:	73.71%	78.34%
Homes with a television:	94.58%	96.59%
Homes with a refrigerator:	96.88%	93.92%
Homes with a washing machine:	88.48%	82.64%
Homes with a car:	66.12%	62.02%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:	30.49%	20.18%
Homes with landline telephone:	31.17%	53.56%
Homes with cell phones:	86.18%	54.01%
Homes with Internet:	37.80%	11.13%

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 Río Grande. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Loreto.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Loreto

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

• CASA DE HUÉSPEDES: 5 km away, direction Southwest (4 minutes by car)
• HOTEL CONQUISTADOR: 4 km away, direction Southwest (3 minutes by car)
• HOTEL PALACIO: 5 km away, direction Southwest (4 minutes by car)
• PENSIONES Y CASAS DE HUÉSPEDES: 5 km away, direction Southwest (4 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in Loreto

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Loreto? The list of the best places to visit in Loreto and nearby locations.
Mountains in Loreto for hiking and trails:

• Cerro Salsipuedes (1949 meters): 6.2 km walk (77 minutes), heading Southeast.
• Cerro La Ceja de La Cardona (1978 meters): 7.1 km walk (101 minutes), heading North.
• Cerro Prieto (1983 meters): 6.9 km walk (118 minutes), heading Northwest.
• Loma Prieta (2026 meters): 10.9 km walk (218 minutes), heading Northwest.

Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Loreto?:

• Los Núñez (80 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northwest (3 minutes by car)
• Los Ramírez (2514 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the West (3 minutes by car)
• Rancho María Dolores (Los Sauces Dos) (17 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the South (4 minutes by car)
• Río Grande (35050 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Southwest (7 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 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 range	Number of women	Number of men	Total population
Infants (0-5 years)	101	126	227
Youth (6-14 years)	216	214	430
Adults (15-59 years)	834	765	1,599
Elderly (60+ years)	212	197	409

#7 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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#8 The Postal Code of Loreto (Zacatecas) is 98406

Are you going to send a letter to Loreto? Do you have a friend in Loreto and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Loreto consists of the following 5 digits: 98406. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Loreto ("98") 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.

#9 Vote for Loreto as the most beautiful town in Mexico

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In the following links you can check the list of the best (and most beautiful) towns in Mexico and the State of Zacatecas, by popular vote:
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#10 Dentists in Loreto

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#11 Schools in Loreto

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#12 Local food places, eat out, restaurants in Loreto

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