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El Candado

We have collected many facts about the tiny town of El Candado, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.

So you will learn about this incredible town of 8 inhabitants of Veracruz.

It was formerly known as Rancho el Candado.

The town of El Candado belongs to the municipality of Poza Rica de Hidalgo (State of Veracruz). There are 8 inhabitants and it is 97 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Papantla is 32 minutes away by car (23 km). It is the most populated town in the position #13 of the whole municipality.

This town has recently changed its name. It used to be known as Rancho el Candado. The Mexican authorities declared this village as uninhabited in 2020.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

To locate this beautiful town inside the municipality, you must know that El Candado is located at 4.4 kilometers (in direction Southesast) from the locality of Poza Rica de Hidalgo, which is the one that has more inhabitants inside the municipality. With our webpage and with our satelital map that you can find below, you can know where is and visit the surroundings of El Candado.

#1 Where is El Candado? How to go? Map

What is the route to get to El Candado (Veracruz)? Find out on this map the access to this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in and out to the icon

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#2 The population of El Candado (Veracruz) is 8 inhabitants

Population data in El Candado

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2010			8
2005			3

Evolution of the population in El Candado: Total   Men   Women PueblosAmerica.com has been offering reliable and updated information about Mexican towns and cities since 2007. All the data we present is sourced from official Mexican government sources and has been validated by multiple academic articles.. Learn more.

#3 Satellite photo of El Candado

Amazing satellite GPS maps of El Candado, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Poza Rica de Hidalgo. You can search free satellite map (2024) of El Candado.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near El Candado

Many people want to stay in the town of El Candado 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 LA QUINTA BY WYNDHAM POZA RICA: 2 km away, direction West (2 minutes by car)
• MOTEL AMORE BOUTIQUE: 2 km away, direction Northwest (2 minutes by car)
• AUTO HOTEL POSADA DE LOS ANGELES: 3 km away, direction South (2 minutes by car)
• HOTEL SAN RAFAEL: 3 km away, direction Northwest (2 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in El Candado

Want to know what to see in El Candado if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy El Candado.
Mountains in El Candado for hiking and trails:

• Cerro El Mezon (215 meters): 4.8 km walk (77 minutes), heading Northeast.
• Cerro Mozotla (254 meters): 14.4 km walk (221 minutes), heading Northeast.

Magical Towns near El Candado to discover the Mexican culture:

• Papantla (Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave): Don't miss "Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción", 32 km, heading Southeast (23 minutes by car)

Other towns near El Candado:

• Rancho la Virgen (16 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the North (2 minutes by car)
• Cerro del Mesón (621 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the East (2 minutes by car)
• El Mollejon (1380 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southeast (5 minutes by car)
• Tres Flores (360 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southeast (4 minutes by car)
• Veintisiete de Enero (297 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the North (4 minutes by car)

This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Pictures of El Candado

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

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