Mata Grande (Veracruz)

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The town of Mata Grande (Veracruz) belongs to the municipality of Paso de Ovejas. There are 375 inhabitants and it is 23 meters altitude. It's a beach town: the beach of Playa Chalchihueca is 15 km away. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #26 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Mata Grande, there is a percentage of 0% of indigenous population and 80% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Mata Grande? They are at the bottom of this page.

The town of Mata Grande is located at 8.4 kilometers from Paso de Ovejas, 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 Mata Grande.

#1 Where is Mata Grande? How to go? Map

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

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#2 The population of Mata Grande (Veracruz) is 375 inhabitants

Population data in Mata Grande (Veracruz)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020183192375
2010157188345
2005154173327
Evolution of the population in Mata Grande: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Mata Grande:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.48.51
Population coming from outside the State of Veracruz:2.67%1.16%
Illiterate population:6.67%8.70%
Illiterate population (men):3.73%8.51%
Illiterate population (women):2.93%8.92%
Schooling level:6.015.09
Schooling level (men):5.545.20
Schooling level (women):6.514.96
Indigenous culture data in Mata Grande:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:0.00%0.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.27%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 Mata Grande, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Veracruz, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Mata Grande:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:49.87%34.49%
Employed population over 12 years (men):69.79%57.45%
Employed population over 12 years (women):28.96%7.01%
Number of inhabited private housings:10897
Homes with electricity:99.07%98.90%
Homes with piped water:95.37%92.31%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:81.48%86.81%
Homes with a radio:88.89%64.84%
Homes with a television:93.52%95.60%
Homes with a refrigerator:82.41%82.42%
Homes with a washing machine:59.26%72.53%
Homes with a car:15.74%25.27%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:12.04%5.49%
Homes with landline telephone:0.93%0.00%
Homes with cell phones:79.63%65.93%
Homes with Internet:6.48%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Mata Grande (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Veracruz, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Mata Grande

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Mata Grande, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Paso de Ovejas. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Mata Grande.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Mata Grande

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

#5 What to do in Mata Grande

Want to know what to see in Mata Grande if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Mata Grande.
The best beaches in Mata Grande to enjoy water sports:
  • Playa Chalchihueca: A 15 km walk (120 minutes) or 17 minutes by car, heading East.
  • Playa de Chachalacas: A 20 km walk (141 minutes) or 26 minutes by car, heading Northeast.
Other towns near Mata Grande:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of Mata Grande (Veracruz)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Mata Grande 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 Mata Grande there is a generational replacement.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Mata Grande (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)251136
Youth (6-14 years)244367
Adults (15-59 years)117116233
Elderly (60+ years)172239

#7 Pictures of Mata Grande

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

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#10 Other towns in the Municipality of Paso de Ovejas

  1. Colonia San Isidro (205 inhabitants)
  2. El Cantón (2 inhabitants)
  3. El Huazimal (- inhabitants)
  4. El Mangal (- inhabitants)
  5. El Modelito (3 inhabitants)
  6. El Pochote (669 inhabitants)
  7. El Vado del Faisán (26 inhabitants)
  8. Colonia la Curva (45 inhabitants)
  9. La Higuera (4 inhabitants)
  10. La Loma del Mango (La Loma de los Morales) (16 inhabitants)
  11. Las Trancas (260 inhabitants)
  12. Miguel Parra Rodríguez (- inhabitants)
  13. Puente Lagartos (3 inhabitants)
  14. Xocotitla (194 inhabitants)
  15. Yoal (2 inhabitants)