Sacalum
Learn about large village of Sacalum through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 3,999 inhabitants of the State of Yucatán
The town of Sacalum belongs to the municipality of Sacalum (State of Yucatán). There are 3,999 inhabitants and it is 16 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Maní is 44 minutes away by car (38 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #1 of the ranking.
Data: In Sacalum, 75% of the inhabitants are catholic and 73% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.
#1 Where is Sacalum? How to go? Map
How to get to the town of Sacalum in Yucatán? 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 Sacalum.
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#2 The population of Sacalum (Yucatán) is 3,999 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1931 | 2068 | 3999 |
| 2010 | 1797 | 1924 | 3721 |
| 2005 | 1619 | 1780 | 3399 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.43 | 9.30 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Yucatán: | 1.03% | 1.40% |
| Illiterate population: | 6.25% | 9.38% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 3.45% | 9.30% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 2.80% | 9.46% |
| Schooling level: | 7.52 | 6.65 |
| Schooling level (men): | 7.46 | 6.64 |
| Schooling level (women): | 7.6 | 6.65 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 88.10% | 95.11% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 48.54% | 54.10% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 0.90% | 1.56% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Sacalum (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 41.56% | 40.10% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 57.79% | 55.98% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 24.18% | 23.09% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 1,102 | 1,078 |
| Homes with electricity: | 99.09% | 96.44% |
| Homes with piped water: | 98.91% | 99.35% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 89.29% | 70.19% |
| Homes with a radio: | 68.33% | 65.87% |
| Homes with a television: | 89.47% | 92.55% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 73.87% | 64.90% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 72.50% | 63.17% |
| Homes with a car: | 20.60% | 16.74% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 19.42% | 8.42% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 1.18% | 9.29% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 83.12% | 51.40% |
| Homes with Internet: | 32.67% | 2.81% |
#3 Satellite photo of Sacalum
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Sacalum, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Sacalum. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Sacalum.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Sacalum
It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of Sacalum, but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to Sacalum so you can contact them:- POSADA TICUL: 18 km away, direction Southeast (12 minutes by car)
- POSADA VILLA VENTURA: 19 km away, direction South (13 minutes by car)
- HOTEL CERRO INN: 16 km away, direction South (13 minutes by car)
- HOTEL BUGAMBILIAS: 18 km away, direction South (14 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Sacalum
Want to know what to see in Sacalum if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Sacalum.Magical Towns to visit when in Sacalum:
- Maní (Yucatán): Don't miss "Poc Chuc", 44 km, heading Southeast (38 minutes by car)
- San Antonio Sodzil (462 inhabitants): Located 7 km to the North (10 minutes by car)
- Plan Chac (330 inhabitants): Located 8 km to the Southwest (11 minutes by car)
- Ma Valentina (7 inhabitants): Located 8 km to the East (10 minutes by car)
- Citincabchén (965 inhabitants): Located 9 km to the Northeast (10 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Sacalum (Yucatán)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Sacalum 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 Sacalum there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 190 | 241 | 431 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 326 | 309 | 635 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 1,213 | 1,290 | 2,503 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 202 | 228 | 430 |
#7 Pictures of Sacalum
In order for you to enjoy nature around Sacalum, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Sacalum, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#8 The Postal Code of Sacalum (Yucatán) is 97845
Do you want to know the Postal Code of Sacalum 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: 97845. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Sacalum ("97") correspond to the State of Yucatán, 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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#10 Schools in Sacalum
#11 Bars, night clubs and cafes in Sacalum
#12 Local food places, eat out, restaurants in Sacalum
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>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Sacalum
#13 Other towns in the Municipality of Sacalum
- Campi (- inhabitants)
- Finca El Olvido (3 inhabitants)
- Honco (5 inhabitants)
- Plan Chac (330 inhabitants)
- Quinta Álamo (1 inhabitants)
- Sacalum (3999 inhabitants)
- San Antonio Sodzil (462 inhabitants)
- San Juan (- inhabitants)
- San Juan (1 inhabitants)
- Teac (2 inhabitants)
- Yunkú (159 inhabitants)