Rincón Moreno
The most complete information about the large village of Rincón Moreno (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.
Did you know that this town in Oaxaca has 1,016 inhabitants?
The town of Rincón Moreno belongs to the municipality of Santo Domingo Tehuantepec (State of Oaxaca). There are 1,016 inhabitants and it is 109 meters altitude. It's a beach town: the beach of Playa Azul is 16 km away. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #7 of the ranking.
Data: In Rincón Moreno, there is a percentage of 3% of indigenous population and 83% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Rincón Moreno? They are at the bottom of this page.
Do you want to locate the town of Rincón Moreno? You can find it at 13.1 kilometers, in direction Northwest, from the town of Santo Domingo Tehuantepec, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Rincón Moreno through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.
#1 Where is Rincón Moreno? How to go? Map
How to get to the town of Rincón Moreno in Oaxaca? 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 Rincón Moreno.
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#2 The population of Rincón Moreno (Oaxaca) is 1,016 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 501 | 515 | 1016 |
| 2010 | 491 | 527 | 1018 |
| 2005 | 417 | 446 | 863 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.78 | 7.78 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Oaxaca: | 3.84% | 2.46% |
| Illiterate population: | 11.22% | 10.61% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 4.72% | 7.78% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 6.50% | 13.65% |
| Schooling level: | 7.25 | 6.20 |
| Schooling level (men): | 7.39 | 6.64 |
| Schooling level (women): | 7.1 | 5.74 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 2.85% | 4.52% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 0.79% | 1.18% |
| 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: | 45.67% | 33.50% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 58.06% | 53.32% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 32.93% | 12.22% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 294 | 255 |
| Homes with electricity: | 91.50% | 95.67% |
| Homes with piped water: | 96.94% | 75.76% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 93.88% | 86.58% |
| Homes with a radio: | 57.82% | 67.10% |
| Homes with a television: | 62.24% | 78.79% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 69.05% | 59.31% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 41.50% | 42.42% |
| Homes with a car: | 16.67% | 14.29% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 5.10% | 4.33% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 1.70% | 4.33% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 82.65% | 47.62% |
| Homes with Internet: | 2.04% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Rincón Moreno
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Rincón Moreno, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Santo Domingo Tehuantepec. You can search free satellite map (2025) of Rincón Moreno.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Rincón Moreno
Do you want to stay in Rincón Moreno? We don't have any hotel registered in this town, but you can check in this list of the closest accommodations to Rincón Moreno:- MOTEL QUINTA NAEDA: 18 km away, direction East (14 minutes by car)
- QUINTA NAEDA: 14 km away, direction East (9 minutes by car)
- HOTEL CITY EXPRESS: 15 km away, direction East (13 minutes by car)
- HOTEL DOS OCEANOS: 18 km away, direction East (12 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Rincón Moreno
Want to know what to see in Rincón Moreno if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Rincón Moreno.The best beaches in Rincón Moreno to enjoy water sports:
- Playa Azul: A 16 km walk (179 minutes) or 17 minutes by car, heading Southeast.
- Playa del Marquez: A 20 km walk (182 minutes) or 28 minutes by car, heading Southeast.
- Playa La Escondida: A 21 km walk (225 minutes) or 24 minutes by car, heading South.
- Cerro El Pico (334 meters): 5.5 km walk (81 minutes), heading South.
- Cerro Negro (695 meters): 5.1 km walk (102 minutes), heading Southwest.
- Cerro Tecuani (627 meters): 5.9 km walk (102 minutes), heading Southeast.
- Cerro El Campanario (446 meters): 6.5 km walk (84 minutes), heading North.
- Rincón Tagolaba (Rinconcito) (48 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northwest (5 minutes by car)
- Tierra Negra (70 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the North (6 minutes by car)
- Los Magueyales (6 inhabitants): Located 9 km to the Northeast (9 minutes by car)
- Las Láminas (133 inhabitants): Located 10 km to the Northwest (15 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Rincón Moreno (Oaxaca)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Rincón Moreno 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 Rincón Moreno there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 44 | 52 | 96 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 95 | 98 | 193 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 296 | 295 | 591 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 66 | 70 | 136 |
#7 Pictures of Rincón Moreno
In order for you to enjoy nature around Rincón Moreno, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Rincón Moreno, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#9 Schools in Rincón Moreno
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Santo Domingo Tehuantepec
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- Rancho El Bronco (2 inhabitants)
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- Rancho Shelee (14 inhabitants)
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- Tierra Negra (70 inhabitants)