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Rocío Obscurana

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The town of Rocío Obscurana belongs to the municipality of Candelaria Loxicha (State of Oaxaca). There are 3 inhabitants and it is 1,520 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Mazunte is 68 minutes away by car (58 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #49 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

The town of Rocío Obscurana is located at 8.2 kilometers from Candelaria Loxicha, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Southwest direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Rocío Obscurana.

#1 Where is Rocío Obscurana? How to go? Map

Online map of Rocío Obscurana in Oaxaca, with an interactive cartography with which you can see closely the town, centered on

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#2 The population of Rocío Obscurana (Oaxaca) is 3 inhabitants

Population data in Rocío Obscurana

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020			3
2010	6	9	15
2005	7	10	17

Evolution of the population in Rocío Obscurana: Total   Men   Women

According to the 2010 official census, in the town there were 9 males and 6 females. The female/male ratio is 0.667, and the birth rate is 2.50 children per woman. Of the total population, 6.67% comes from outside the State of Oaxaca. 26.67% of the population is illiterate (22.22% of men and 33.33% of women). The education level is 3.50 (3.83 in men and 3.17 in women).

Indigenous culture in Rocío Obscurana
26.67% of the population is indigenous, and 26.67% of the inhabitants speak one of the indigenous languages. 0.00% of the population speaks one of the indigineous languages, but not Spanish.

Unemployment and the economy in Rocío Obscurana
66.67% of the inhabitants (more than 12 years) are economically active (66.67% of the men, and 66.67% of the women).

Housing and infrastructure in Rocío Obscurana
In Rocío Obscurana there are 5 housings. 0.00% of the housings have electricity, 0.00% have piped water, 75.00% have toilet or restroom, 25.00% have a radio receiver, 0.00% a television, 0.00% a fridge, 0.00% a washing-machine, 0.00% a car or a van, 0.00% a personal computer, 0.00% a landline telephone, 0.00% mobile phone, and 0.00% Internet access.

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#3 Satellite photo of Rocío Obscurana

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Rocío Obscurana, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Candelaria Loxicha. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Rocío Obscurana.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Rocío Obscurana

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

• CASA DE HUÉSPEDES Y RESTAURANTE MACRY: 13 km away, direction Southeast (11 minutes by car)
• HOTEL HERMANOS VÁSQUEZ: 15 km away, direction West (11 minutes by car)
• HOTEL LOXICHA: 16 km away, direction West (13 minutes by car)
• HOTEL LÓPEZ: 15 km away, direction West (12 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in Rocío Obscurana

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

• Cerro El Perico (2049 meters): 2.5 km walk (38 minutes), heading Southwest.
• Cerro El Gavilán (2080 meters): 2.5 km walk (49 minutes), heading West.
• Cerro Las Nubes (2156 meters): 5.6 km walk (76 minutes), heading North.
• Cerro Guajolote (2403 meters): 6.5 km walk (95 minutes), heading North.

Magical Towns near Rocío Obscurana to discover the Mexican culture:

• Mazunte (Oaxaca): Don't miss "Playa Rinconcito", 68 km, heading South (58 minutes by car)

Other towns near Rocío Obscurana:

• La Soledad (11 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the South (1 minutes by car)
• El Paso Naranjo (11 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northeast (2 minutes by car)
• Loma Cruz (8 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the West (3 minutes by car)
• El Paraje (31 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the East (3 minutes by car)
• Cerro Perico (124 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southwest (3 minutes by car)

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

#6 Population pyramid of Rocío Obscurana (Oaxaca)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Rocío Obscurana 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 Rocío Obscurana there is a generational replacement.

#7 Pictures of Rocío Obscurana

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