San José de la Montaña (Guanajuato)

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The town of San José de la Montaña (Guanajuato) belongs to the municipality of Salamanca. There are 1,440 inhabitants and it is 1,740 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Comonfort is 87 minutes away by car (58 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #19 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In San José de la Montaña, 99% of the inhabitants are catholic and 76% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

The town of San José de la Montaña is located at 13.4 kilometers from Salamanca, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the East direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of San José de la Montaña.

#1 Where is San José de la Montaña? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of San José de la Montaña in Guanajuato? 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 San José de la Montaña.

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#2 The population of San José de la Montaña (Guanajuato) is 1,440 inhabitants

Population data in San José de la Montaña (Guanajuato)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20207387021440
20106026201222
20055765581134
Evolution of the population in San José de la Montaña: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in San José de la Montaña:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.425.81
Population coming from outside the State of Guanajuato:0.69%0.57%
Illiterate population:4.03%5.81%
Illiterate population (men):1.74%5.81%
Illiterate population (women):2.29%5.81%
Schooling level:8.176.96
Schooling level (men):8.457.01
Schooling level (women):7.926.92
Indigenous culture data in San José de la Montaña:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:0.49%0.98%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.07%0.16%
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 San José de la Montaña, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Guanajuato, and in the country as a whole.

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

Unemployment, economy and housing data in San José de la Montaña:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:35.83%30.69%
Employed population over 12 years (men):51.99%45.65%
Employed population over 12 years (women):20.46%15.28%
Number of inhabited private housings:356279
Homes with electricity:99.72%99.22%
Homes with piped water:99.72%99.61%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:97.47%97.65%
Homes with a radio:64.33%86.27%
Homes with a television:96.07%96.47%
Homes with a refrigerator:93.82%89.41%
Homes with a washing machine:75.56%67.06%
Homes with a car:44.94%40.00%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:21.07%8.24%
Homes with landline telephone:0.84%2.75%
Homes with cell phones:93.26%69.02%
Homes with Internet:89.04%1.18%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in San José de la Montaña (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Guanajuato, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of San José de la Montaña

With the satellite map of San José de la Montaña 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 Salamanca. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of San José de la Montaña.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near San José de la Montaña

Many people want to stay in the town of San José de la Montaña 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:

#5 What to do in San José de la Montaña

Want to know what to see in San José de la Montaña if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy San José de la Montaña.
Las mejores montes de San José de la Montaña para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro Gordo (1970 meters): 5.3 km walk (68 minutes), heading West.
  • Mesa Redonda (1950 meters): 7.0 km walk (97 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • Cerro La Cruz (2002 meters): 7.0 km walk (113 minutes), heading North.
  • Cerro Prieto (1861 meters): 7.1 km walk (122 minutes), heading Northwest.
Magical Towns to visit when in San José de la Montaña:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of San José de la Montaña?:
  • Valencia (1541 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the West (2 minutes by car)
  • La Salud (41 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southwest (1 minutes by car)
  • Villaverde (15 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the South (3 minutes by car)
  • Santa Rita (684 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the West (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 San José de la Montaña (Guanajuato)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of San José de la Montaña 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 San José de la Montaña there is a generational replacement.

Data of the age pyramid of the town San José de la Montaña (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)86107193
Youth (6-14 years)118136254
Adults (15-59 years)457401858
Elderly (60+ years)7758135

#7 Pictures of San José de la Montaña

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

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#8 The Postal Code of San José de la Montaña (Guanajuato) is 36867

Are you going to send a letter to San José de la Montaña? Do you have a friend in San José de la Montaña and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of San José de la Montaña consists of the following 5 digits: 36867. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of San José de la Montaña ("36") correspond to the state code of Guanajuato, 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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  2. Cañada de Ortega (60 inhabitants)
  3. David Aguado Martínez (Arco Iris) (- inhabitants)
  4. El Pitahayo (297 inhabitants)
  5. Familia Almanza Rámblaz (35 inhabitants)
  6. Granja Nochebuena (- inhabitants)
  7. La Alegría (4 inhabitants)
  8. La Galera (11 inhabitants)
  9. La Manga (3 inhabitants)
  10. Labor de Valtierra (790 inhabitants)
  11. Locos de Domenzáin (Los Loquitos) (195 inhabitants)
  12. Los Zavala (335 inhabitants)
  13. Quinta Mosqueda (3 inhabitants)
  14. Santo Domingo (591 inhabitants)
  15. Valtierra (754 inhabitants)