Peña Colorada (Querétaro)
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So you will learn about this incredible town of 533 inhabitants of Querétaro.
The town of Peña Colorada (Querétaro) belongs to the municipality of Colón. There are 533 inhabitants and it is 2,058 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Bernal is 39 minutes away by car (28 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #36 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In Peña Colorada, there is a percentage of 0% of indigenous population and 85% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Peña Colorada? They are at the bottom of this page.
The town of Peña Colorada is located at 12.5 kilometers from Colón, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Northwest direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Peña Colorada.
#1 Where is Peña Colorada? How to go? Map
How to get to the town of Peña Colorada in Querétaro? 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 Peña Colorada.
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#2 The population of Peña Colorada (Querétaro) is 533 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 264 | 269 | 533 |
| 2010 | 207 | 222 | 429 |
| 2005 | 193 | 223 | 416 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.78 | 4.50 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Querétaro: | 3.94% | 2.80% |
| Illiterate population: | 2.44% | 5.83% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 0.75% | 4.50% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 1.69% | 7.25% |
| Schooling level: | 7.96 | 6.37 |
| Schooling level (men): | 7.78 | 6.19 |
| Schooling level (women): | 8.13 | 6.55 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 0.00% | 0.47% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 0.00% | 0.47% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 46.90% | 27.27% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 61.34% | 41.89% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 32.20% | 11.59% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 143 | 120 |
| Homes with electricity: | 99.30% | 97.22% |
| Homes with piped water: | 94.41% | 93.52% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 89.51% | 72.22% |
| Homes with a radio: | 81.82% | 82.41% |
| Homes with a television: | 98.60% | 88.89% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 79.72% | 69.44% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 55.24% | 30.56% |
| Homes with a car: | 44.76% | 25.00% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 16.78% | 3.70% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 2.10% | 6.48% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 85.31% | 50.00% |
| Homes with Internet: | 5.59% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Peña Colorada
With the satellite map of Peña Colorada 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 Colón. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Peña Colorada.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Peña Colorada
Many people want to stay in the town of Peña Colorada 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:- HOTEL VIÑEDO PUERTA DEL LOBO: 10 km away, direction Southwest (7 minutes by car)
- HACIENDA ATONGO: 17 km away, direction Northwest (13 minutes by car)
- HOTEL MESON COLONIAL: 15 km away, direction Northeast (10 minutes by car)
- HOTEL REAL DE LA ESPERANZA: 17 km away, direction Northeast (14 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Peña Colorada
Want to know what to see in Peña Colorada if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Peña Colorada.Mountains in Peña Colorada for hiking and trails:
- Cerro El Mezote (2243 meters): 2.8 km walk (53 minutes), heading North.
- Mesa Potrerillos (2237 meters): 3.8 km walk (56 minutes), heading North.
- Cerro Los Lobos (2445 meters): 4.1 km walk (76 minutes), heading East.
- Cerro El Moro (2407 meters): 4.5 km walk (70 minutes), heading East.
- Bernal (Querétaro Arteaga): Don't miss "Templo de San Sebastián Mártir", 39 km, heading East (28 minutes by car)
- Tequisquiapan (Querétaro): Don't miss "Templo de Santa María de la Asunción", 46 km, heading Southeast (46 minutes by car)
- Cadereyta de Montes (Querétaro Arteaga): Don't miss "Parroquía de San Pedro y San Pablo", 61 km, heading East (55 minutes by car)
- La Zorra (514 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southeast (4 minutes by car)
- El Mezote (454 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Northwest (5 minutes by car)
- Nogales (1150 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the South (5 minutes by car)
- Puerta de Enmedio (882 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the North (7 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Peña Colorada (Querétaro)
In Peña Colorada 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 Peña Colorada, 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.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 36 | 33 | 69 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 45 | 57 | 102 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 155 | 151 | 306 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 28 | 28 | 56 |
#7 Pictures of Peña Colorada
In order for you to enjoy nature around Peña Colorada, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Peña Colorada, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#8 The Postal Code of Peña Colorada (Querétaro) is 76283
Do you want to know the Postal Code of Peña Colorada 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: 76283. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Peña Colorada ("76") correspond to the State of Querétaro, 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 Peña Colorada
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Colón
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