Peñasco Blanco (Durango)

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The town of Peñasco Blanco (Durango) belongs to the municipality of Pueblo Nuevo. There are 17 inhabitants and it is 1,190 meters altitude. It is the most populated town in the position #119 of the whole municipality.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Peñasco Blanco, 100% of the inhabitants are catholic and 0% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

To locate this beautiful town inside the municipality, you must know that Peñasco Blanco is located at 90.5 kilometers (in direction North) from the locality of El Salto, which is the one that has more inhabitants inside the municipality. With our webpage and with our satelital map that you can find below, you can know where is and visit the surroundings of Peñasco Blanco.

#1 Where is Peñasco Blanco? How to go? Map

Online map of Peñasco Blanco (Durango) to be able to get to and make trips around this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in (+) or out (-) to locate the village.

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#2 The population of Peñasco Blanco (Durango) is 17 inhabitants

Population data in Peñasco Blanco (Durango)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20209817
2010161935
2005232649
Evolution of the population in Peñasco Blanco: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Peñasco Blanco:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):20.00
Population coming from outside the State of Durango:0.00%0.00%
Illiterate population:5.88%14.29%
Illiterate population (men):0.00%0.00%
Illiterate population (women):5.88%31.25%
Schooling level:7.45
Schooling level (men):8.26.80
Schooling level (women):6.64.10
Indigenous culture data in Peñasco Blanco:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:100.00%100.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:94.12%65.71%
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 Peñasco Blanco, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Durango, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Peñasco Blanco:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:23.53%2.86%
Employed population over 12 years (men):50.00%5.26%
Employed population over 12 years (women):0.00%0.00%
Number of inhabited private housings:37
Homes with electricity:0.00%0.00%
Homes with piped water:100.00%0.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:0.00%14.29%
Homes with a radio:0.00%0.00%
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:33.33%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%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Peñasco Blanco (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Durango, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Peñasco Blanco

With the satellite map of Peñasco Blanco 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 Pueblo Nuevo. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Peñasco Blanco.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Peñasco Blanco

Many people want to stay in the town of Peñasco Blanco 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 Peñasco Blanco

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Peñasco Blanco? The list of the best places to visit in Peñasco Blanco and nearby locations.
Mountains in Peñasco Blanco for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro El Alazán (1723 meters): 2.2 km walk (45 minutes), heading East.
  • Cerro Los Bancos (1767 meters): 2.3 km walk (42 minutes), heading East.
  • Cerro Tepalcates (1332 meters): 5.2 km walk (74 minutes), heading West.
  • Mesa Los Alacranes (1698 meters): 5.2 km walk (92 minutes), heading Southeast.
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Peñasco Blanco?:
  • Peñasco Blanco 2 (34 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the North (1 minutes by car)
  • La Lagunita (14 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northwest (2 minutes by car)
  • La Ciénega (9 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the South (4 minutes by car)
  • El Saucito (57 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southwest (5 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 Peñasco Blanco (Durango)

In Peñasco Blanco 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 Peñasco Blanco, 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 Peñasco Blanco (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)101
Youth (6-14 years)336
Adults (15-59 years)5510
Elderly (60+ years)000

#7 Pictures of Peñasco Blanco

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

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#8 The Postal Code of Peñasco Blanco (Durango) is 34966

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Peñasco Blanco 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: 34966. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Peñasco Blanco ("34") correspond to the State of Durango, 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. Las Lagunas (135 inhabitants)
  11. Las Mexteñas (18 inhabitants)
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  14. Rancho San Juan (13 inhabitants)
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