Ocotenco (State of Mexico)

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

All the information about this town of 603 inhabitants of the State of Estado de México

The town of Ocotenco (State of Mexico) belongs to the municipality of Tianguistenco. There are 603 inhabitants and it is 2,623 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Malinalco is 32 minutes away by car (29 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #27 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Ocotenco, 78% of the inhabitants are catholic and 47% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

Do you want to locate the town of Ocotenco? You can find it at 5.8 kilometers, in direction Northeast, from the town of Santiago Tianguistenco de Galeana, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Ocotenco through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Ocotenco? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Ocotenco in Estado de México? Using this map, use the controls to zoom in and out on the village and others in the vicinity to see the direct route, and to be able to plan, for example, hiking activities in Ocotenco.

MORE MAPS OF OCOTENCO - PICTURES OF OCOTENCO

Do you want to know if your last name is among the most common in the Estado de México State? Here is a complete list of the most popular ones

#2 The population of Ocotenco (Estado de México) is 603 inhabitants

Population data in Ocotenco (State of Mexico)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020324279603
2010220212432
2005123126249
Evolution of the population in Ocotenco: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Ocotenco:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.181.42
Population coming from outside the State of Estado de México:9.29%4.17%
Illiterate population:3.48%1.62%
Illiterate population (men):2.32%1.42%
Illiterate population (women):1.16%1.82%
Schooling level:9.138.01
Schooling level (men):8.888.04
Schooling level (women):9.347.99
Indigenous culture data in Ocotenco:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:2.65%2.08%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.66%0.46%
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 Ocotenco, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Estado de México, and in the country as a whole.

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

Unemployment, economy and housing data in Ocotenco:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:45.77%35.88%
Employed population over 12 years (men):55.91%53.30%
Employed population over 12 years (women):37.04%19.09%
Number of inhabited private housings:140124
Homes with electricity:99.29%98.90%
Homes with piped water:98.57%87.91%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:83.57%94.51%
Homes with a radio:60.00%74.73%
Homes with a television:86.43%87.91%
Homes with a refrigerator:50.71%51.65%
Homes with a washing machine:47.14%46.15%
Homes with a car:27.86%21.98%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:15.71%8.79%
Homes with landline telephone:21.43%17.58%
Homes with cell phones:68.57%23.08%
Homes with Internet:24.29%4.40%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Ocotenco (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Estado de México, and with the total for the country.
PueblosAmerica.com has been offering reliable and updated information about Mexican towns and cities since 2007. All the data we present is sourced from official Mexican government sources and has been validated by multiple academic articles.. Learn more.

#3 Satellite photo of Ocotenco

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Ocotenco, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Tianguistenco. You can search free satellite map (2025) of Ocotenco.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Ocotenco

Many people want to stay in the town of Ocotenco 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:

#5 What to do in Ocotenco

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Ocotenco? The list of the best places to visit in Ocotenco and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de Ocotenco para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Volcán Tuxtepec (2809 meters): 5.1 km walk (78 minutes), heading South.
  • Volcán Santa de Mezapa (2756 meters): 4.3 km walk (52 minutes), heading North.
  • Volcán Cuautl (2997 meters): 5.7 km walk (70 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Volcán Tres Cruces (2915 meters): 5.4 km walk (77 minutes), heading Southwest.
Magical Towns to visit when in Ocotenco:
  • Malinalco (México): Don't miss "Parroquia del Divino Salvador", 32 km, heading South (29 minutes by car)
  • Metepec (México): Don't miss "Iglesia de San Juan Bautista", 39 km, heading Northwest (36 minutes by car)
  • Ixtapan de la Sal (México): Don't miss "Presidencia Municipal", 81 km, heading Southwest (59 minutes by car)
  • Tepoztlán (Morelos): Don't miss "Museo Carlos Pellicer", 74 km, heading Southeast (61 minutes by car)
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Ocotenco?:
  • Claminca (1024 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northeast (1 minutes by car)
  • Tlacomulco (2627 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the South (3 minutes by car)
  • Ahuatenco (1014 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northwest (2 minutes by car)
  • Atlantlacpac (780 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the East (3 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 Ocotenco (Estado de México)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town Ocotenco (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)573693
Youth (6-14 years)445195
Adults (15-59 years)199169368
Elderly (60+ years)242347

#7 Pictures of Ocotenco

Would you like to see what this town looks like and enjoy landscape pictures of Ocotenco? We have located on the Internet several beautiful images of places and locations nearby, so you can see the beauty of this Mexican town. Some are artistic pictures and others are simply panoramic pictures taken by amateurs and friends who simply like Ocotenco.

Disfrute con las fotos de Ocotenco en este enlace

#8 The Postal Code of Ocotenco (Estado de México) is 52667

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Ocotenco 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: 52667. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Ocotenco ("52") correspond to the State of Estado de México, 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.

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

Do you like Ocotenco or don't you like it very much? Now you can vote for Ocotenco to let everyone know about it. Use these stars ("0" you don't like it much, "5" you like it a lot) to rate it with your opinion.

Average Rating: 4.5/5
(considering 8 votes)



In the following links you can check the list of the best (and most beautiful) towns in Mexico and the State of Estado de México, by popular vote:
- The best towns in Mexico
- The most beautiful towns in Estado de México

#10 Schools in Ocotenco

>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Tianguistenco

>>> Click here to see more towns in the State of Estado de México (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants, hotels,...) <<<

#11 Other towns in the Municipality of Tianguistenco

  1. Ahuatenco (1014 inhabitants)
  2. Antlantlacpac (780 inhabitants)
  3. Chiquixpac Sección I (518 inhabitants)
  4. Colonia Campesina (715 inhabitants)
  5. Colonia San Miguel (368) (618 inhabitants)
  6. Colonia las Granjas (1367 inhabitants)
  7. El Buen Suceso (2373 inhabitants)
  8. Rancho San Isidro (- inhabitants)
  9. El Mirasol (2108 inhabitants)
  10. Colonia San Isidro (518 inhabitants)
  11. San José Mezapa Sección I (1242 inhabitants)
  12. San Lorenzo Huehuetitlán (2496 inhabitants)
  13. Santiago Tilapa (11299 inhabitants)
  14. Techmaninalli (814 inhabitants)
  15. Tzitzicazapa (144 inhabitants)
***0***