Palmas Altas (Zacatecas)
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Did you know that this town in Zacatecas has 276 inhabitants?
The town of Palmas Altas (Zacatecas) belongs to the municipality of Jerez. There are 276 inhabitants and it is 2,341 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Jeréz de García Salinas is 48 minutes away by car (44 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #15 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In Palmas Altas, 39% of individuals have completed secondary education and 7% of households have a personal computer, laptop or tablet. More interesting data at the bottom of this page.
The town of Palmas Altas is located at 27.5 kilometers from Jerez de García Salinas, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Southwest direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Palmas Altas.
#1 Where is Palmas Altas? How to go? Map
What is the route to get to Palmas Altas (Zacatecas)? Find out on this map the access to this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in and out to the icon 
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#2 The population of Palmas Altas (Zacatecas) is 276 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 136 | 140 | 276 |
| 2010 | 129 | 118 | 247 |
| 2005 | 141 | 133 | 274 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 3.24 | 7.63 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Zacatecas: | 2.54% | 3.24% |
| Illiterate population: | 4.35% | 9.31% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 2.54% | 7.63% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 1.81% | 10.85% |
| Schooling level: | 6.06 | 5.12 |
| Schooling level (men): | 5.68 | 5.07 |
| Schooling level (women): | 6.48 | 5.17 |
| 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% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Jerez (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 44.93% | 27.53% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 66.43% | 55.08% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 22.79% | 2.33% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 82 | 179 |
| Homes with electricity: | 98.78% | 97.40% |
| Homes with piped water: | 98.78% | 98.70% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 96.34% | 92.21% |
| Homes with a radio: | 81.71% | 96.10% |
| Homes with a television: | 93.90% | 93.51% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 95.12% | 89.61% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 86.59% | 74.03% |
| Homes with a car: | 69.51% | 64.94% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 7.32% | 3.90% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 10.98% | 11.69% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 68.29% | 5.19% |
| Homes with Internet: | 21.95% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Palmas Altas
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Palmas Altas, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Jerez. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Palmas Altas.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Palmas Altas
It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of Palmas Altas, but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to Palmas Altas so you can contact them:- HOTEL POSADA LA SIERRA: 36 km away, direction Southeast (25 minutes by car)
- HOTEL ALAMEDA PARADISE: 43 km away, direction Southeast (34 minutes by car)
- ESTACIONAMIENTO HOTEL JARDÍN: 46 km away, direction Southeast (32 minutes by car)
- HOTEL LOS FELIX: 39 km away, direction Southeast (27 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Palmas Altas
Want to know what to see in Palmas Altas if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Palmas Altas.Mountains in Palmas Altas for hiking and trails:
- Cerro El Colorado (2416 meters): 5.0 km walk (62 minutes), heading Northwest.
- Cerro Las Balas (2432 meters): 8.1 km walk (108 minutes), heading Northwest.
- Cerro Prieto (2429 meters): 8.4 km walk (120 minutes), heading Northwest.
- Cerro El Boludo (2511 meters): 10.8 km walk (171 minutes), heading South.
- Jeréz de García Salinas (Zacatecas): Don't miss "Jardín Rafael Páez", 48 km, heading Southeast (44 minutes by car)
- San Isidro (Arroyo de Piedra) (13 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the West (5 minutes by car)
- Tanque de los Claritos (10 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Northeast (6 minutes by car)
- El Poleo (9 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southwest (6 minutes by car)
- Sarabia (171 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Northwest (8 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Palmas Altas (Zacatecas)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Palmas Altas 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 Palmas Altas there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 22 | 17 | 39 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 73 | 78 | 151 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 25 | 32 | 57 |
#7 Pictures of Palmas Altas
Would you like to see what this town looks like and enjoy landscape pictures of Palmas Altas? 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 Palmas Altas.
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#8 The Postal Code of Palmas Altas (Zacatecas) is 99473
Do you want to know the Postal Code of Palmas Altas 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: 99473. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Palmas Altas ("99") correspond to the State of Zacatecas, 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.
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#10 Schools in Palmas Altas
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Jerez
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