Providencia (Sonora)
Learn about large village of Providencia through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 4,146 inhabitants of the State of Sonora
The town of Providencia (Sonora) belongs to the municipality of Cajeme. There are 4,146 inhabitants and it is 26 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #6 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In Providencia, there is a percentage of 1% of indigenous population and 90% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Providencia? They are at the bottom of this page.
The town of Providencia is located at 6.2 kilometers from Ciudad Obregón, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the West direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Providencia.
#1 Where is Providencia? How to go? Map
Online map of Providencia (Sonora) 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 Providencia (Sonora) is 4,146 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2057 | 2089 | 4146 |
| 2010 | 2254 | 2247 | 4501 |
| 2005 | 2249 | 2261 | 4510 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.29 | 1.87 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Sonora: | 7.33% | 8.13% |
| Illiterate population: | 1.74% | 1.87% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 0.82% | 1.87% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 0.92% | 1.86% |
| Schooling level: | 9.83 | 8.87 |
| Schooling level (men): | 9.94 | 8.88 |
| Schooling level (women): | 9.71 | 8.85 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 0.58% | 1.11% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 0.41% | 0.29% |
| 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: | 46.99% | 37.55% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 56.01% | 47.66% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 37.82% | 27.46% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 1,187 | 1,283 |
| Homes with electricity: | 98.90% | 98.60% |
| Homes with piped water: | 99.33% | 95.53% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 98.32% | 97.89% |
| Homes with a radio: | 75.57% | 78.68% |
| Homes with a television: | 92.92% | 95.70% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 94.95% | 93.16% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 70.43% | 66.75% |
| Homes with a car: | 46.84% | 50.00% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 34.46% | 28.68% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 21.40% | 38.86% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 89.97% | 73.07% |
| Homes with Internet: | 42.63% | 20.61% |
#3 Satellite photo of Providencia
With the satellite map of Providencia 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 Cajeme. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Providencia.
#4 What to do in Providencia
Want to know what to see in Providencia if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Providencia.Las mejores montes de Providencia para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
- Cerro Tucuri (158 meters): 16.3 km walk (233 minutes), heading Northwest.
- Lorenzo Félix (7 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the North (2 minutes by car)
- El Ranchito (12 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the North (2 minutes by car)
- Santa Fe (6 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the North (2 minutes by car)
- Chamizal (Predio Tozalcahui) (21 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the East (3 minutes by car)
#5 Population pyramid of Providencia (Sonora)
In Providencia 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 Providencia, 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) | 135 | 158 | 293 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 283 | 278 | 561 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 1,225 | 1,307 | 2,532 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 414 | 346 | 760 |
#6 Pictures of Providencia
In order for you to enjoy nature around Providencia, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Providencia, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#7 The Postal Code of Providencia (Sonora) is 85203
Are you going to send a letter to Providencia? Do you have a friend in Providencia and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Providencia consists of the following 5 digits: 85203. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Providencia ("85") correspond to the state code of Sonora, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.
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>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Cajeme
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- Reproductora Pesada 2515 ó 2415 (5 inhabitants)
- Romeritos (- inhabitants)
- Rubén Gil (2 inhabitants)
- Tatuacas (- inhabitants)