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Risco de Oro

The most complete information about the medium-sized town of Risco de Oro (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.

Did you know that this town in Guerrero has 461 inhabitants?

The town of Risco de Oro belongs to the municipality of General Heliodoro Castillo (State of Guerrero). There are 461 inhabitants and it is 1,919 meters altitude.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Risco de Oro, 50% of the inhabitants are catholic and 13% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

#1 Where is Risco de Oro? How to go? Map

Map to know how to get to Risco de Oro (Guerrero) by road and with geographical references of the surrounding towns. With the controls you can zoom in and out to the position of Risco de Oro, which has the following symbol

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#2 The population of Risco de Oro (Guerrero) is 461 inhabitants

Population data in Risco de Oro

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020	232	229	461

Evolution of the population in Risco de Oro: Total   Men   Women

Other demographic data in Risco de Oro:

	2020	2010
Fertility rate (children per woman):	2.99	-
Population coming from outside the State of Guerrero:	1.74%	-%
Illiterate population:	7.38%	-%
Illiterate population (men):	3.69%	-%
Illiterate population (women):	3.69%	-%
Schooling level:	6.81	-
Schooling level (men):	6.87	-
Schooling level (women):	6.76	-

Indigenous culture data in Risco de Oro:

	2020	2010
Percentage of indigenous population:	0.00%	-%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:	0.00%	-%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:	0.00%	-%

Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Risco de Oro, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Guerrero, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Risco de Oro:

	2020	2010
Employed population over 12 years:	36.44%	-%
Employed population over 12 years (men):	58.08%	-%
Employed population over 12 years (women):	15.09%	-%
Number of inhabited private housings:	116	-
Homes with electricity:	96.55%	-%
Homes with piped water:	92.24%	-%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:	87.93%	-%
Homes with a radio:	23.28%	-%
Homes with a television:	67.24%	-%
Homes with a refrigerator:	37.07%	-%
Homes with a washing machine:	12.93%	-%
Homes with a car:	4.31%	-%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:	0.00%	-%
Homes with landline telephone:	1.72%	-%
Homes with cell phones:	40.52%	-%
Homes with Internet:	2.59%	-%

Comparison of percentages of single persons in Risco de Oro (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Guerrero, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Risco de Oro

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Risco de Oro, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of General Heliodoro Castillo. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Risco de Oro.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Risco de Oro

Many people want to stay in the town of Risco de Oro 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 GUEVARA: 40 km away, direction North (33 minutes by car)
• HOTEL TLACOTEPEC: 37 km away, direction North (26 minutes by car)
• HOTEL GUADALUPE: 43 km away, direction North (33 minutes by car)
• HOTEL MORELOS: 39 km away, direction North (29 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in Risco de Oro

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Risco de Oro? The list of the best places to visit in Risco de Oro and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de Risco de Oro para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:

• Cerro El Cedral (2747 meters): 6.9 km walk (119 minutes), heading Northeast.
• Cerro El Picacho (1649 meters): 10.3 km walk (137 minutes), heading South.
• Cerro Grande (2152 meters): 10.3 km walk (141 minutes), heading Northwest.
• Cerro Corral Cuate (2977 meters): 11.2 km walk (218 minutes), heading Northeast.

Other towns near Risco de Oro:

• El Tiquimil (14 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southwest (4 minutes by car)
• Aserradero el Sereno (7 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Northeast (5 minutes by car)
• Col. Gral. Heliodoro Castillo (Chicahuales) (236 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the South (5 minutes by car)
• Viento Frío (17 inhabitants): Located 7 km to the West (8 minutes by car)

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

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