Tierra Blanca (Peñascos Blancos)
Learn about small village of Tierra Blanca (Peñascos Blancos) through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 50 inhabitants of the State of Durango
Its former name was Peñascos Blancos.
The town of Tierra Blanca (Peñascos Blancos) belongs to the municipality of Mezquital (State of Durango). There are 50 inhabitants and it is 1,700 meters altitude. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #245 of the ranking.
This town has recently changed its name. It used to be known as Peñascos Blancos. The inhabitants of this community decided to change its name in 2019.
Data: In Tierra Blanca (Peñascos Blancos), there is a percentage of 100% of indigenous population and 0% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Tierra Blanca (Peñascos Blancos)? They are at the bottom of this page.
Do you want to locate the town of Tierra Blanca (Peñascos Blancos)? You can find it at 68.9 kilometers, in direction North, from the town of San Francisco del Mezquital, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Tierra Blanca (Peñascos Blancos) through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.
#1 Where is Tierra Blanca (Peñascos Blancos)? How to go? Map
Online map of Tierra Blanca (Peñascos Blancos) (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 Tierra Blanca (Peñascos Blancos) (Durango) is 50 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 25 | 25 | 50 |
| 2010 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 2005 | 8 | 12 | 20 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.43 | 28.57 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Durango: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Illiterate population: | 16.00% | 33.33% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 8.00% | 28.57% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 8.00% | 37.50% |
| Schooling level: | 5.48 | 3.14 |
| Schooling level (men): | 5.07 | 3.33 |
| Schooling level (women): | 6 | 2.89 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 86.00% | 86.67% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 46.00% | 16.67% |
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| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 14.00% | 0.00% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 28.00% | 0.00% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 13 | 6 |
| Homes with electricity: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with piped water: | 30.77% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a radio: | 7.69% | 16.67% |
| Homes with a television: | 0.00% | 16.67% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a car: | 0.00% | 16.67% |
| 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% |
#3 Satellite photo of Tierra Blanca (Peñascos Blancos)
With the satellite map of Tierra Blanca (Peñascos Blancos) 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 Mezquital. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Tierra Blanca (Peñascos Blancos).
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Tierra Blanca (Peñascos Blancos)
Many people want to stay in the town of Tierra Blanca (Peñascos Blancos) 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 LAS MORAS: 82 km away, direction Southeast (68 minutes by car)
- HOTEL HUEXUQUILLAN: 89 km away, direction Southeast (67 minutes by car)
- HOTEL AZTECA: 95 km away, direction Southeast (70 minutes by car)
- HOTEL MANANTIAL: 88 km away, direction Southeast (64 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Tierra Blanca (Peñascos Blancos)
Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Tierra Blanca (Peñascos Blancos)? The list of the best places to visit in Tierra Blanca (Peñascos Blancos) and nearby locations.Mountains in Tierra Blanca (Peñascos Blancos) for hiking and trails:
- Cerro Chilapa (1874 meters): 2.4 km walk (37 minutes), heading Northwest.
- Cerro Comales (2104 meters): 6.4 km walk (82 minutes), heading Northwest.
- Cerro La Cintura (1750 meters): 6.8 km walk (89 minutes), heading South.
- Mesa Conejos (1793 meters): 8.1 km walk (143 minutes), heading South.
- Picachos (45 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the West (2 minutes by car)
- Zapotes (9 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the North (3 minutes by car)
- Cerro Amarillo (14 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the West (2 minutes by car)
- Ceja de Pericos (12 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northwest (3 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Tierra Blanca (Peñascos Blancos) (Durango)
In Tierra Blanca (Peñascos Blancos) 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 Tierra Blanca (Peñascos Blancos), 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) | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 9 | 4 | 13 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 1 | 2 | 3 |
#7 Pictures of Tierra Blanca (Peñascos Blancos)
In order for you to enjoy nature around Tierra Blanca (Peñascos Blancos), we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Tierra Blanca (Peñascos Blancos), so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#8 The Postal Code of Tierra Blanca (Peñascos Blancos) (Durango) is 34980
Do you want to know the Postal Code of Tierra Blanca (Peñascos Blancos) 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: 34980. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Tierra Blanca (Peñascos Blancos) ("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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