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San Rafael de Arriba (Zacatecas)

We have collected many facts about the small village of San Rafael de Arriba, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.

So you will learn about this incredible town of 11 inhabitants of Zacatecas.

The town of San Rafael de Arriba (Zacatecas) belongs to the municipality of Sombrerete. There are 11 inhabitants and it is 2,219 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Sombrerete is 74 minutes away by car (57 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #112 in terms of number of inhabitants.

The Mexican authorities declared this village as uninhabited in 2020.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

The town of San Rafael de Arriba is located at 34.4 kilometers from Sombrerete, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the North direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of San Rafael de Arriba.

#1 Where is San Rafael de Arriba? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of San Rafael de Arriba in Zacatecas? 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 Rafael de Arriba.

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#2 The population of San Rafael de Arriba (Zacatecas) is 11 inhabitants

Population data in San Rafael de Arriba (Zacatecas)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2010	6	5	11
2005	6	7	13

Evolution of the population in San Rafael de Arriba: Total   Men   Women

According to the 2010 official census, in the town there were 5 males and 6 females. The female/male ratio is 1.200, and the birth rate is 1.50 children per woman. Of the total population, 0.00% comes from outside the State of Zacatecas. 0.00% of the population is illiterate (0.00% of men and 0.00% of women). The education level is 8.09 (7.20 in men and 8.83 in women).

Indigenous culture in San Rafael de Arriba
0.00% of the population is indigenous, and 0.00% 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 San Rafael de Arriba
45.45% of the inhabitants (more than 12 years) are economically active (100.00% of the men, and 0.00% of the women).

Housing and infrastructure in San Rafael de Arriba
In San Rafael de Arriba there are 3 housings. 0.00% of the housings have electricity, 0.00% have piped water, 66.67% have toilet or restroom, 100.00% have a radio receiver, 100.00% a television, 0.00% a fridge, 0.00% a washing-machine, 100.00% 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 San Rafael de Arriba

With the satellite map of San Rafael de Arriba 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 Sombrerete. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of San Rafael de Arriba.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near San Rafael de Arriba

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

• HOTEL POSADA REAL: 38 km away, direction Northwest (26 minutes by car)
• HOTEL LA PALMA: 31 km away, direction Northwest (21 minutes by car)
• CASA GRANDE HOSTAL: 54 km away, direction North (36 minutes by car)
• HOTEL Y RESTAURANT EL RUEDO: 52 km away, direction North (35 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in San Rafael de Arriba

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in San Rafael de Arriba? The list of the best places to visit in San Rafael de Arriba and nearby locations.
Mountains in San Rafael de Arriba for hiking and trails:

• Cerro La Relación (2284 meters): 8.8 km walk (115 minutes), heading West.
• Mesa Blanca (2218 meters): 8.0 km walk (98 minutes), heading West.
• Cerro El Puerto (2557 meters): 9.6 km walk (170 minutes), heading North.
• Cerro El Carrizalillo (2708 meters): 9.9 km walk (181 minutes), heading North.

Magical Towns near San Rafael de Arriba to discover the Mexican culture:

• Sombrerete (Zacatecas): Don't miss "Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán", 74 km, heading North (57 minutes by car)

Other towns near San Rafael de Arriba:

• Las Magdalenas (12 inhabitants): Located 8 km to the East (11 minutes by car)
• Estancia de Guadalupe (421 inhabitants): Located 10 km to the South (11 minutes by car)
• La Colorada (67 inhabitants): Located 10 km to the Northwest (10 minutes by car)
• Atotonilco (641 inhabitants): Located 11 km to the Southwest (11 minutes by car)
• Rancho la Libertad (7 inhabitants): Located 13 km to the Northwest (19 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 Rafael de Arriba (Zacatecas)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of San Rafael de Arriba 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 Rafael de Arriba there is a generational replacement.

#7 Pictures of San Rafael de Arriba

Would you like to see what this town looks like and enjoy landscape pictures of San Rafael de Arriba? We have located on the Internet several beautiful images of places and locations nearby, so you can see the beauty of this Mexican town. Some are artistic pictures and others are simply panoramic pictures taken by amateurs and friends who simply like San Rafael de Arriba.
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#9 Schools in San Rafael de Arriba

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