Palenque Cotlaixco

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The town of Palenque Cotlaixco belongs to the municipality of Zongolica (State of Veracruz). There are 136 inhabitants and it is 919 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Córdoba is 20 minutes away by car (18 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #99 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Palenque Cotlaixco, 31% of the population over 12 years is single and 5% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.

Do you want to locate the town of Palenque Cotlaixco? You can find it at 13.5 kilometers, in direction Southesast, from the town of Zongolica, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Palenque Cotlaixco through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Palenque Cotlaixco? How to go? Map

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

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#2 The population of Palenque Cotlaixco (Veracruz) is 136 inhabitants

Population data in Palenque Cotlaixco
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20206769136
20106672138
20055660116
Evolution of the population in Palenque Cotlaixco: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Palenque Cotlaixco:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.245.56
Population coming from outside the State of Veracruz:0.00%1.45%
Illiterate population:7.35%10.87%
Illiterate population (men):0.74%5.56%
Illiterate population (women):6.62%16.67%
Schooling level:8.617.32
Schooling level (men):8.867.72
Schooling level (women):8.336.96
Indigenous culture data in Palenque Cotlaixco:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:100.00%100.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:79.41%88.41%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:2.21%0.72%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Palenque Cotlaixco, 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 Palenque Cotlaixco:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:54.41%35.51%
Employed population over 12 years (men):71.01%54.17%
Employed population over 12 years (women):37.31%15.15%
Number of inhabited private housings:3830
Homes with electricity:97.37%100.00%
Homes with piped water:92.11%3.33%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:84.21%100.00%
Homes with a radio:65.79%66.67%
Homes with a television:73.68%70.00%
Homes with a refrigerator:50.00%43.33%
Homes with a washing machine:13.16%3.33%
Homes with a car:7.89%0.00%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:5.26%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:0.00%0.00%
Homes with cell phones:60.53%13.33%
Homes with Internet:5.26%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Palenque Cotlaixco (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 Palenque Cotlaixco

With the satellite map of Palenque Cotlaixco 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 Zongolica. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Palenque Cotlaixco.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Palenque Cotlaixco

Do you want to stay in Palenque Cotlaixco? We don't have any hotel registered in this town, but you can check in this list of the closest accommodations to Palenque Cotlaixco:

#5 What to do in Palenque Cotlaixco

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Palenque Cotlaixco? The list of the best places to visit in Palenque Cotlaixco and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de Palenque Cotlaixco para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cruz Blanca (1135 meters): 2.5 km walk (32 minutes), heading East.
  • Tlatempa (1290 meters): 4.1 km walk (50 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro Palenque (1239 meters): 4.6 km walk (74 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro Poxcatze (1379 meters): 4.4 km walk (76 minutes), heading Southwest.
Magical Towns near Palenque Cotlaixco to discover the Mexican culture:
  • Córdoba (Veracruz): Don't miss "Sótano Popocatl", 20 km, heading North (18 minutes by car)
  • Orizaba (Veracruz): Don't miss "Eco parque Cerro del Borrego", 41 km, heading Northwest (31 minutes by car)
  • Coscomatepec (Veracruz): Don't miss "Callejón del Cañón", 74 km, heading North (54 minutes by car)
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Palenque Cotlaixco?:
  • Axalpa (254 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the East (1 minutes by car)
  • Cotlaixco (536 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the South (1 minutes by car)
  • Tezizapa (298 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the West (2 minutes by car)
  • Axalpa (146 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the North (2 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 Palenque Cotlaixco (Veracruz)

In Palenque Cotlaixco 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 Palenque Cotlaixco, 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 Palenque Cotlaixco (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)8311
Youth (6-14 years)81018
Adults (15-59 years)394584
Elderly (60+ years)121123

#7 Pictures of Palenque Cotlaixco

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

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