Rayón (Sonora)
We have collected many facts about the large village of Rayón, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.
So you will learn about this incredible town of 1,301 inhabitants of Sonora.
The town of Rayón (Sonora) belongs to the municipality of Rayón. There are 1,301 inhabitants and it is 540 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Ures is 53 minutes away by car (52 km). It is the most populated town in the position #1 of the whole municipality.
Data: In Rayón, there is a percentage of 1% of indigenous population and 83% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Rayón? They are at the bottom of this page.
#1 Where is Rayón? How to go? Map
Location map of Rayón in Sonora: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Rayón, which is marked with the following symbol 
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#2 The population of Rayón (Sonora) is 1,301 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 607 | 694 | 1301 |
| 2010 | 651 | 731 | 1382 |
| 2005 | 624 | 712 | 1336 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.66 | 4.51 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Sonora: | 2.92% | 0.51% |
| Illiterate population: | 2.92% | 3.40% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 2.00% | 4.51% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 0.92% | 2.15% |
| Schooling level: | 7.87 | 7.19 |
| Schooling level (men): | 7.78 | 7.10 |
| Schooling level (women): | 7.98 | 7.28 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 1.23% | 0.00% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 0.31% | 0.00% |
| 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: | 36.05% | 38.71% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 51.15% | 57.32% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 18.78% | 17.82% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 457 | 650 |
| Homes with electricity: | 98.25% | 97.36% |
| Homes with piped water: | 99.34% | 98.90% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 97.16% | 95.16% |
| Homes with a radio: | 47.70% | 66.81% |
| Homes with a television: | 93.22% | 96.26% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 93.65% | 92.97% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 74.62% | 67.91% |
| Homes with a car: | 62.14% | 53.63% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 18.16% | 14.73% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 16.63% | 32.97% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 82.93% | 56.92% |
| Homes with Internet: | 28.67% | 9.67% |
#3 Satellite photo of Rayón
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Rayón, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Rayón. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Rayón.
#4 What to do in Rayón
Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Rayón? The list of the best places to visit in Rayón and nearby locations.Las mejores montes de Rayón para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
- Cerro El Molino (692 meters): 1.9 km walk (28 minutes), heading West.
- Cerro El Boludito (644 meters): 3.8 km walk (62 minutes), heading Northwest.
- Cerro Los Centinelas (886 meters): 4.0 km walk (53 minutes), heading West.
- Cerro El Alamo (935 meters): 4.3 km walk (80 minutes), heading West.
- Ures (Sonora): Don't miss "Casa General Ignacio Pesqueira", 53 km, heading Southeast (52 minutes by car)
- La Paz (La Paz de Rayón) (78 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Northwest (4 minutes by car)
- La Galera (El Yuruh) (20 inhabitants): Located 12 km to the South (12 minutes by car)
- Cerro de Oro (7 inhabitants): Located 18 km to the Southwest (18 minutes by car)
- Tres Álamos (62 inhabitants): Located 22 km to the North (25 minutes by car)
#5 Population pyramid of Rayón (Sonora)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Rayón 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 Rayón there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 38 | 69 | 107 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 91 | 81 | 172 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 310 | 356 | 666 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 168 | 188 | 356 |
#6 Pictures of Rayón
In order for you to enjoy nature around Rayón, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Rayón, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#7 The Postal Code of Rayón (Sonora) is 84980
Do you want to know the Postal Code of Rayón 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: 84980. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Rayón ("84") correspond to the State of Sonora, 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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#9 Schools in Rayón
#10 Hotels & Accommodation in Rayón
#11 Bars, night clubs and cafes in Rayón
#12 Local food places, eat out, restaurants in Rayón
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Rayón
#13 Other towns in the Municipality of Rayón
- El Pima (- inhabitants)
- El Pozo (2 inhabitants)
- Garambullo (- inhabitants)
- Granja del Ejido Rayón (5 inhabitants)
- La Galera (- inhabitants)
- La Galera (El Yuruh) (20 inhabitants)
- La Palma (3 inhabitants)
- La Paz (La Paz de Rayón) (78 inhabitants)
- La Verdolaga (1 inhabitants)
- Las Carpitas (- inhabitants)
- Los Taraices (Los Tarayes) (1 inhabitants)
- Rayón (1301 inhabitants)
- San Fernando (1 inhabitants)
- San Rafael (5 inhabitants)
- Tres Álamos (62 inhabitants)