Rosales (Sonora)

Learn about large village of Rosales through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 1,263 inhabitants of the State of Sonora

The town of Rosales (Sonora) belongs to the municipality of Navojoa. There are 1,263 inhabitants and it is 41 meters altitude. It is the most populated town in the position #8 of the whole municipality.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Rosales, 35% of the population over 12 years is single and 20% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.

To locate this beautiful town inside the municipality, you must know that Rosales is located at 5.7 kilometers (in direction South) from the locality of Navojoa, 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 Rosales.

#1 Where is Rosales? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Rosales in Sonora? 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 Rosales.

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#2 The population of Rosales (Sonora) is 1,263 inhabitants

Population data in Rosales (Sonora)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20206146491263
20105956191214
20055645541118
Evolution of the population in Rosales: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Rosales:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.314.04
Population coming from outside the State of Sonora:1.03%1.07%
Illiterate population:2.93%3.71%
Illiterate population (men):1.58%4.04%
Illiterate population (women):1.35%3.36%
Schooling level:9.648.47
Schooling level (men):9.488.30
Schooling level (women):9.88.64
Indigenous culture data in Rosales:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:9.58%11.37%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:3.40%3.62%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Rosales, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Sonora, and in the country as a whole.

Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Navojoa (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.

Unemployment, economy and housing data in Rosales:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:42.68%33.53%
Employed population over 12 years (men):53.31%47.82%
Employed population over 12 years (women):31.43%18.66%
Number of inhabited private housings:317314
Homes with electricity:95.27%97.48%
Homes with piped water:92.43%85.25%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:51.10%93.53%
Homes with a radio:66.56%70.50%
Homes with a television:85.80%91.37%
Homes with a refrigerator:87.38%84.89%
Homes with a washing machine:49.21%37.05%
Homes with a car:40.06%39.57%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:17.03%12.59%
Homes with landline telephone:1.58%2.52%
Homes with cell phones:85.49%66.91%
Homes with Internet:19.56%4.32%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Rosales (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Sonora, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Rosales

With the satellite map of Rosales will I be able to look for my location? Yes, access the map, zoom in and see the surroundings of this town and the municipality of Navojoa. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Rosales.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Rosales

It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of Rosales, but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to Rosales so you can contact them:

#5 What to do in Rosales

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Rosales? The list of the best places to visit in Rosales and nearby locations.
Mountains in Rosales for hiking and trails:
  • Gobi (232 meters): 12.5 km walk (166 minutes), heading North.
  • Cerro Tetepechi (81 meters): 9.9 km walk (141 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Gobitasaila (185 meters): 10.1 km walk (128 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Masolai (134 meters): 10.5 km walk (186 minutes), heading Northeast.
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Rosales?:
  • Capohuiza (1047 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the West (2 minutes by car)
  • La Cruz (17 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northeast (2 minutes by car)
  • Buiyacusi (676 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northeast (4 minutes by car)
  • Guaymitas (1331 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the South (5 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 Rosales (Sonora)

In Rosales there is a very characteristic age structure of the population, which you can see in the following population pyramid, with data from 2005. After analyzing the demographic data of Rosales, separated by men and women, and also by age groups, we can analyze what the future of the population in this town will be like.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Rosales (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)6457121
Youth (6-14 years)76100176
Adults (15-59 years)403413816
Elderly (60+ years)7179150

#7 Pictures of Rosales

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

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#8 The Postal Code of Rosales (Sonora) is 85239

Are you going to send a letter to Rosales? Do you have a friend in Rosales and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Rosales consists of the following 5 digits: 85239. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Rosales ("85") correspond to the state code of Sonora, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.

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Average Rating: 4.3/5
(considering 3 votes)



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  3. Campo Valenzuela (- inhabitants)
  4. Casa Blanca (26 inhabitants)
  5. El Pollín (- inhabitants)
  6. Federico Fonseca (3 inhabitants)
  7. Germán Corral (- inhabitants)
  8. Eugenia (4 inhabitants)
  9. Lolita (- inhabitants)
  10. Huasaguari (36 inhabitants)
  11. Jaitaca (8 inhabitants)
  12. La Engorda de Urrea SPR de RL (1 inhabitants)
  13. Rancho Cerrito la Virgen (2 inhabitants)
  14. San Juan (- inhabitants)
  15. Santa Leticia (1 inhabitants)