Atoctenco (Prolongación Niños Héroes)

Learn about small village of Atoctenco (Prolongación Niños Héroes) through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 140 inhabitants of the State of Ciudad de México - DF

It was formerly known as Prolongación Niños Héroes.

The town of Atoctenco (Prolongación Niños Héroes) belongs to the municipality of Milpa Alta (State of Ciudad de México - DF). There are 140 inhabitants and it is 2,630 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Tepoztlán is 43 minutes away by car (32 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #20 in terms of number of inhabitants.

This town has recently changed its name. It used to be known as Prolongación Niños Héroes. The inhabitants of this community decided to change its name in 2015.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Atoctenco (Prolongación Niños Héroes), 66% of the inhabitants are catholic and 63% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

The town of Atoctenco (Prolongación Niños Héroes) is located at 6.8 kilometers from San Antonio Tecómitl, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the West direction. In addition, it is located at 10.6 kilometers from Villa Milpa Alta, which is the capital of the municipality, in the West direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Atoctenco (Prolongación Niños Héroes).

#1 Where is Atoctenco (Prolongación Niños Héroes)? How to go? Map

What is the route to get to Atoctenco (Prolongación Niños Héroes) (Ciudad de México - DF)? Find out on this map the access to this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in and out to the icon Map marker

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#2 The population of Atoctenco (Prolongación Niños Héroes) (Ciudad de México - DF) is 140 inhabitants

Population data in Atoctenco (Prolongación Niños Héroes)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20206179140
2010133131264
2005434285
Evolution of the population in Atoctenco (Prolongación Niños Héroes): Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Atoctenco (Prolongación Niños Héroes):
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.052.29
Population coming from outside the State of Ciudad de México - DF:28.57%31.82%
Illiterate population:5.71%3.41%
Illiterate population (men):2.14%2.29%
Illiterate population (women):3.57%4.51%
Schooling level:8.687.99
Schooling level (men):8.768.39
Schooling level (women):8.587.59

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Indigenous culture data in Atoctenco (Prolongación Niños Héroes):
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:16.43%13.26%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:3.57%3.79%
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 Atoctenco (Prolongación Niños Héroes), compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Ciudad de México - DF, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Atoctenco (Prolongación Niños Héroes):
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:53.57%40.15%
Employed population over 12 years (men):62.03%54.96%
Employed population over 12 years (women):42.62%25.56%
Number of inhabited private housings:4177
Homes with electricity:97.56%97.01%
Homes with piped water:60.98%55.22%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:87.80%97.01%
Homes with a radio:85.37%94.03%
Homes with a television:95.12%94.03%
Homes with a refrigerator:75.61%47.76%
Homes with a washing machine:63.41%55.22%
Homes with a car:31.71%37.31%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:29.27%14.93%
Homes with landline telephone:43.90%44.78%
Homes with cell phones:82.93%53.73%
Homes with Internet:60.98%8.96%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Atoctenco (Prolongación Niños Héroes) (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Ciudad de México - DF, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Atoctenco (Prolongación Niños Héroes)

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Atoctenco (Prolongación Niños Héroes), to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Milpa Alta. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Atoctenco (Prolongación Niños Héroes).



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Atoctenco (Prolongación Niños Héroes)

Do you want to stay in Atoctenco (Prolongación Niños Héroes)? We don't have any hotel registered in this town, but you can check in this list of the closest accommodations to Atoctenco (Prolongación Niños Héroes):

#5 What to do in Atoctenco (Prolongación Niños Héroes)

A weekend in Atoctenco (Prolongación Niños Héroes) and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Atoctenco (Prolongación Niños Héroes) and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Mountains in Atoctenco (Prolongación Niños Héroes) for hiking and trails:
  • Volcán Tioca (2711 meters): 1.0 km walk (20 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • Volcán Zompole (2637 meters): 3.2 km walk (66 minutes), heading West.
  • Cerro Tlacualleli (2432 meters): 5.3 km walk (102 minutes), heading North.
  • Volcán Cuautzin (3490 meters): 7.3 km walk (113 minutes), heading Southwest.
Magical Towns near Atoctenco (Prolongación Niños Héroes) to discover the Mexican culture:
  • Tepoztlán (Morelos): Don't miss "Museo Carlos Pellicer", 43 km, heading South (32 minutes by car)
  • Tlayacapan (Morelos): Don't miss "Corredor arqueológico​", 45 km, heading Southeast (41 minutes by car)
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Atoctenco (Prolongación Niños Héroes)?:
  • Prolongación Mina (351 inhabitants): Located 0 km to the Northwest (0 minutes by car)
  • La Joya (221 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the East (1 minutes by car)
  • Tezquizco (11 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the North (1 minutes by car)
  • Tlaquexpa (32 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the West (2 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 Atoctenco (Prolongación Niños Héroes) (Ciudad de México - DF)

In Atoctenco (Prolongación Niños Héroes) 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 Atoctenco (Prolongación Niños Héroes), 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 Atoctenco (Prolongación Niños Héroes) (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)189
Youth (6-14 years)121729
Adults (15-59 years)444892
Elderly (60+ years)4610

#7 Pictures of Atoctenco (Prolongación Niños Héroes)

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  3. Cuyucalco (120 inhabitants)
  4. Joyas Parte Alta (591 inhabitants)
  5. El Rancho (12 inhabitants)
  6. La Virgen (13 inhabitants)
  7. Loma Bonita (64 inhabitants)
  8. San Agustín Xolco (38 inhabitants)
  9. San Antonio Cuilotepec (390 inhabitants)
  10. San Paocotitla (197 inhabitants)
  11. Santa Rosa (187 inhabitants)
  12. Teatlaco (165 inhabitants)
  13. Tepecuescotitla (San Antonio) (28 inhabitants)
  14. Texali (67 inhabitants)
  15. Cuaxaltepec (10 inhabitants)