Piedra Ancha (Puebla)

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The town of Piedra Ancha (Puebla) belongs to the municipality of Chignahuapan. There are 463 inhabitants and it is 2,719 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Ciudad de Chignahuapan is 34 minutes away by car (32 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #29 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Piedra Ancha, 40% of individuals have completed secondary education and 2% of households have a personal computer, laptop or tablet. More interesting data at the bottom of this page.

Do you want to locate the town of Piedra Ancha? You can find it at 20.1 kilometers, in direction West, from the town of Ciudad de Chignahuapan, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Piedra Ancha through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Piedra Ancha? How to go? Map

Online map of Piedra Ancha in Puebla, with an interactive cartography with which you can see closely the town, centered on Map marker

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#2 The population of Piedra Ancha (Puebla) is 463 inhabitants

Population data in Piedra Ancha (Puebla)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020225238463
2010224216440
2005211214425
Evolution of the population in Piedra Ancha: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Piedra Ancha:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.358.33
Population coming from outside the State of Puebla:34.13%13.41%
Illiterate population:5.83%9.77%
Illiterate population (men):2.81%8.33%
Illiterate population (women):3.02%11.16%
Schooling level:7.486.20
Schooling level (men):7.025.66
Schooling level (women):7.986.70
Indigenous culture data in Piedra Ancha:
20202010
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%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Piedra Ancha, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Puebla, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Piedra Ancha:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:51.19%31.82%
Employed population over 12 years (men):69.33%61.57%
Employed population over 12 years (women):32.00%3.12%
Number of inhabited private housings:130131
Homes with electricity:98.46%99.12%
Homes with piped water:98.46%97.35%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:89.23%93.81%
Homes with a radio:61.54%61.95%
Homes with a television:84.62%96.46%
Homes with a refrigerator:80.00%65.49%
Homes with a washing machine:56.15%48.67%
Homes with a car:56.15%56.64%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:2.31%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:10.00%18.58%
Homes with cell phones:74.62%22.12%
Homes with Internet:26.15%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Piedra Ancha (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Puebla, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Piedra Ancha

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Piedra Ancha, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Chignahuapan. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Piedra Ancha.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Piedra Ancha

Many people want to stay in the town of Piedra Ancha 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 Piedra Ancha

Want to know what to see in Piedra Ancha if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Piedra Ancha.
Las mejores montes de Piedra Ancha para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro El Caulco (3046 meters): 1.2 km walk (16 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro Las Aguilas (3068 meters): 2.0 km walk (30 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro La Angostura (2736 meters): 2.3 km walk (38 minutes), heading West.
  • Cerro El Buey (3099 meters): 2.7 km walk (44 minutes), heading Southwest.
Magical Towns near Piedra Ancha to discover the Mexican culture:Other towns near Piedra Ancha:
  • Los Reyes (136 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the West (4 minutes by car)
  • Los Puentes Cuates (26 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the East (4 minutes by car)
  • La Melada (72 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Southeast (7 minutes by car)
  • El Lindero (50 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the West (7 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 Piedra Ancha (Puebla)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Piedra Ancha 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 Piedra Ancha there is a generational replacement.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Piedra Ancha (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)302353
Youth (6-14 years)253257
Adults (15-59 years)143147290
Elderly (60+ years)273663

#7 Pictures of Piedra Ancha

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

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#8 The Postal Code of Piedra Ancha (Puebla) is 73305

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Piedra Ancha 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: 73305. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Piedra Ancha ("73") correspond to the State of Puebla, 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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  2. El Eco (104 inhabitants)
  3. El Fierro (- inhabitants)
  4. El Lobón (280 inhabitants)
  5. La Magdalena (2 inhabitants)
  6. La Magdalena (4 inhabitants)
  7. La Providencia (27 inhabitants)
  8. La Rosa (42 inhabitants)
  9. Llano Verde (562 inhabitants)
  10. Matlahuacala (133 inhabitants)
  11. Michac (1707 inhabitants)
  12. San Rafael (12 inhabitants)
  13. Teotlalpan (437 inhabitants)
  14. Tlalayotes (2 inhabitants)
  15. Villa Cuauhtémoc (1433 inhabitants)