San Matías Grande (San Matías)

Maps, pictures and statistics of San Matías Grande (San Matías), a beautiful city of 5,164 inhabitants of the State of Michoacán

The town of San Matías Grande (San Matías) belongs to the municipality of Hidalgo (State of Michoacán). There are 5,164 inhabitants and it is 2,136 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Mineral de Angangueo is 91 minutes away by car (61 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #3 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In San Matías Grande (San Matías), 99% of the inhabitants are catholic and 30% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

The town of San Matías Grande (San Matías) is located at 6.2 kilometers from Ciudad Hidalgo, 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 San Matías Grande (San Matías).

#1 Where is San Matías Grande (San Matías)? How to go? Map

Location map of San Matías Grande (San Matías) in Michoacán: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in San Matías Grande (San Matías), which is marked with the following symbol Map marker

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#2 The population of San Matías Grande (San Matías) (Michoacán) is 5,164 inhabitants

Population data in San Matías Grande (San Matías)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020267524895164
2010230019994299
2005226019064166
Evolution of the population in San Matías Grande (San Matías): Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in San Matías Grande (San Matías):
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.599.05
Population coming from outside the State of Michoacán:1.16%0.70%
Illiterate population:9.31%10.35%
Illiterate population (men):4.34%9.05%
Illiterate population (women):4.98%11.48%
Schooling level:6.55.19
Schooling level (men):6.235
Schooling level (women):6.745.35
Indigenous culture data in San Matías Grande (San Matías):
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:0.00%0.21%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.00%0.07%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.00%0.02%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of San Matías Grande (San Matías), compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Michoacán, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in San Matías Grande (San Matías):
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:48.63%30.70%
Employed population over 12 years (men):63.60%53.93%
Employed population over 12 years (women):34.69%10.52%
Number of inhabited private housings:1,1231,116
Homes with electricity:98.84%94.84%
Homes with piped water:91.27%79.87%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:90.20%93.36%
Homes with a radio:65.89%70.81%
Homes with a television:91.27%84.62%
Homes with a refrigerator:54.32%40.46%
Homes with a washing machine:30.10%20.86%
Homes with a car:29.47%25.08%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:6.06%2.42%
Homes with landline telephone:9.26%30.98%
Homes with cell phones:83.08%14.12%
Homes with Internet:15.32%0.53%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in San Matías Grande (San Matías) (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Michoacán, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of San Matías Grande (San Matías)

Amazing satellite GPS maps of San Matías Grande (San Matías), to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Hidalgo. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of San Matías Grande (San Matías).



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near San Matías Grande (San Matías)

Do you want to stay in San Matías Grande (San Matías)? We don't have any hotel registered in this town, but you can check in this list of the closest accommodations to San Matías Grande (San Matías):

#5 What to do in San Matías Grande (San Matías)

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in San Matías Grande (San Matías)? The list of the best places to visit in San Matías Grande (San Matías) and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de San Matías Grande (San Matías) para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • El Muerto (2220 meters): 2.3 km walk (29 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • La Cruz (2759 meters): 5.9 km walk (91 minutes), heading North.
  • Molinero (2491 meters): 6.5 km walk (83 minutes), heading East.
  • La Cruz (2415 meters): 7.4 km walk (153 minutes), heading South.
Magical Towns to visit when in San Matías Grande (San Matías):Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of San Matías Grande (San Matías)?:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of San Matías Grande (San Matías) (Michoacán)

In San Matías Grande (San Matías) 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 San Matías Grande (San Matías), 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 San Matías Grande (San Matías) (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)372369741
Youth (6-14 years)438456894
Adults (15-59 years)1,6751,5173,192
Elderly (60+ years)190147337

#7 Pictures of San Matías Grande (San Matías)

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  6. La Ortiga (153 inhabitants)
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  8. Los Cedritos (241 inhabitants)
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