Monte Obscuro (Oaxaca)
The most complete information about the tiny town of Monte Obscuro (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.
Did you know that this town in Oaxaca has 8 inhabitants?
The town of Monte Obscuro (Oaxaca) belongs to the municipality of San Miguel Chicahua. The Magical Town of San Pedro y San Pablo Teposcolula is 58 minutes away by car (47 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #25 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In Monte Obscuro, 12% of the population over 12 years is single and 0% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.
The town of Monte Obscuro is located at 3.5 kilometers from El Fortín Alto, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Northeast direction. In addition, it is located at 3.7 kilometers from San Miguel Chicahua, which is the capital of the municipality, in the East direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Monte Obscuro.
#1 Where is Monte Obscuro? How to go? Map
Online map of Monte Obscuro in Oaxaca, with an interactive cartography with which you can see closely the town, centered on 
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#2 The population of Monte Obscuro (Oaxaca) is 8 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| 2010 | 10 | 6 | 16 |
| 2005 | 13 | 11 | 24 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 5.2 | 16.67 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Oaxaca: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Illiterate population: | 75.00% | 31.25% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 37.50% | 16.67% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 37.50% | 40.00% |
| Schooling level: | 2 | 3.83 |
| Schooling level (men): | 0.67 | 5 |
| Schooling level (women): | 2.8 | 3.25 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 100.00% | 81.25% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 0.00% | 18.75% |
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| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 62.50% | 12.50% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 100.00% | 33.33% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 40.00% | 0.00% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 4 | 28 |
| Homes with electricity: | 75.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with piped water: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 0.00% | 100.00% |
| Homes with a radio: | 0.00% | 40.00% |
| Homes with a television: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a car: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with Internet: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Monte Obscuro
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Monte Obscuro, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of San Miguel Chicahua. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Monte Obscuro.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Monte Obscuro
Many people want to stay in the town of Monte Obscuro 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:- CABAÑAS DE SANTIAGO APOALA: 5 km away, direction Northeast (4 minutes by car)
- PARADOR TURISTICO VEE TURISTA YUTSA TOON: 7 km away, direction Northeast (5 minutes by car)
- HOTEL SANTIAGO APOALA: 6 km away, direction Northeast (5 minutes by car)
- HOTEL SANTIAGO: 29 km away, direction South (20 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Monte Obscuro
Want to know what to see in Monte Obscuro if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Monte Obscuro.Las mejores montes de Monte Obscuro para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
- Yucutinú (2447 meters): 1.6 km walk (25 minutes), heading Southwest.
- Tinduquecánu (2514 meters): 2.6 km walk (38 minutes), heading Southeast.
- Yucuyaba (2560 meters): 3.0 km walk (45 minutes), heading Southwest.
- Peña del Diablo (2296 meters): 6.0 km walk (116 minutes), heading Northeast.
- San Pedro y San Pablo Teposcolula (Oaxaca): Don't miss "Templo de San Miguel Tixá", 58 km, heading West (47 minutes by car)
- Ituñuun (25 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the West (3 minutes by car)
- Río Tejón (11 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the South (3 minutes by car)
- Llano Seco (26 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northwest (3 minutes by car)
- Yucuyaba (102 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southwest (4 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Monte Obscuro (Oaxaca)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Monte Obscuro 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 Monte Obscuro there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 3 | 3 | 6 |
#7 Pictures of Monte Obscuro
In order for you to enjoy nature around Monte Obscuro, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Monte Obscuro, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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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 Oaxaca, by popular vote:
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>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of San Miguel Chicahua
#9 Other towns in the Municipality of San Miguel Chicahua
- Agua Negra (12 inhabitants)
- Barrio de Chabacano (28 inhabitants)
- Barrio Santa Cruz (68 inhabitants)
- El Llano (Divitotoquiyi) (22 inhabitants)
- La Bellota (36 inhabitants)
- La Ciénega (Ndutzacoyo) (14 inhabitants)
- Monte Obscuro (8 inhabitants)
- Poza Azul (Zaacaba) (35 inhabitants)
- Río Tejón (11 inhabitants)
- San Miguel Chicahua (284 inhabitants)
- Yucunama (23 inhabitants)
- Yucunrravi (30 inhabitants)
- Yucuticuu (22 inhabitants)
- Yutzadavi (3 inhabitants)
- Yuzantico (42 inhabitants)