Providencia (Zacatecas)

The most complete information about the small village of Providencia (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.

Did you know that this town in Zacatecas has 83 inhabitants?

The town of Providencia (Zacatecas) belongs to the municipality of Sombrerete. There are 83 inhabitants and it is 2,420 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Sombrerete is 25 minutes away by car (19 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #65 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Providencia, there is a percentage of 0% of indigenous population and 100% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Providencia? They are at the bottom of this page.

Do you want to locate the town of Providencia? You can find it at 13.2 kilometers, in direction Southwest, from the town of Sombrerete, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Providencia through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Providencia? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Providencia in Zacatecas? Using this map, use the controls to zoom in and out on the village and others in the vicinity to see the direct route, and to be able to plan, for example, hiking activities in Providencia.

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#2 The population of Providencia (Zacatecas) is 83 inhabitants

Population data in Providencia (Zacatecas)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020443983
20106057117
20056660126
Evolution of the population in Providencia: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Providencia:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):1.745.26
Population coming from outside the State of Zacatecas:15.66%24.79%
Illiterate population:1.20%5.13%
Illiterate population (men):1.20%5.26%
Illiterate population (women):0.00%5.00%
Schooling level:9.978.44
Schooling level (men):10.358.48
Schooling level (women):9.668.40
Indigenous culture data in Providencia:
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 Providencia, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Zacatecas, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Providencia:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:43.37%26.50%
Employed population over 12 years (men):74.36%47.37%
Employed population over 12 years (women):15.91%6.67%
Number of inhabited private housings:2346
Homes with electricity:100.00%100.00%
Homes with piped water:100.00%100.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:100.00%96.67%
Homes with a radio:86.96%76.67%
Homes with a television:100.00%100.00%
Homes with a refrigerator:100.00%96.67%
Homes with a washing machine:95.65%83.33%
Homes with a car:86.96%86.67%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:39.13%33.33%
Homes with landline telephone:0.00%0.00%
Homes with cell phones:100.00%86.67%
Homes with Internet:39.13%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Providencia (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Zacatecas, and with the total for the country.
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#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 Sombrerete. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Providencia.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Providencia

Do you want to stay in Providencia? We don't have any hotel registered in this town, but you can check in this list of the closest accommodations to Providencia:

#5 What to do in Providencia

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Providencia? The list of the best places to visit in Providencia and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de Providencia para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro La Gloria (2857 meters): 6.6 km walk (131 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro El Papantón (2619 meters): 8.3 km walk (132 minutes), heading West.
  • Loma Alta (2508 meters): 8.2 km walk (169 minutes), heading West.
  • Cerro Alto (2551 meters): 7.5 km walk (92 minutes), heading Northwest.
Magical Towns to visit when in Providencia:
  • Sombrerete (Zacatecas): Don't miss "Templo de San Juan Bautista", 25 km, heading Southeast (19 minutes by car)
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Providencia?:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of Providencia (Zacatecas)

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.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Providencia (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)325
Youth (6-14 years)358
Adults (15-59 years)302353
Elderly (60+ years)8917

#7 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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#10 Other towns in the Municipality of Sombrerete

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  2. Benito Juárez (940 inhabitants)
  3. Doroteo Arango (Gatas Mochas) (254 inhabitants)
  4. Estancia de Guadalupe (421 inhabitants)
  5. Francisco Villa (La Boquilla) (177 inhabitants)
  6. La Joya (María Guadalupe Guevara Leyva) (6 inhabitants)
  7. La Palma (Enrique Santos) (1 inhabitants)
  8. Niño Artillero (328 inhabitants)
  9. Noria San Pantaleón (La Noria) (31 inhabitants)
  10. Rancho Los Juanes (8 inhabitants)
  11. San Isidro (- inhabitants)
  12. San José de Tapias (San José de la Estrella) (8 inhabitants)
  13. San Juan del Terrero (34 inhabitants)
  14. San Pascual (94 inhabitants)
  15. Santa Lucía (154 inhabitants)