Sanctorum (Puebla)

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All the information about this town of 35,083 inhabitants of the State of Puebla

The town of Sanctorum (Puebla) belongs to the municipality of Cuautlancingo. There are 35,083 inhabitants and it is 2,141 meters altitude. The Magical Town of San Pedro Cholula is 16 minutes away by car (11 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #1 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Sanctorum, 80% of the inhabitants are catholic and 78% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

The town of Sanctorum is located at 29.4 kilometers from Sanctorum, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Southwest direction. In addition, it is located at 0.0 kilometers from San Juan Cuautlancingo, which is the capital of the municipality, in the West direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Sanctorum.

#1 Where is Sanctorum? How to go? Map

Online map of Sanctorum (Puebla) to be able to get to and make trips around this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in (+) or out (-) to locate the village.

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#2 The population of Sanctorum (Puebla) is 35,083 inhabitants

Population data in Sanctorum (Puebla)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020179441713935083
2010143361360027936
2005123121193824250
Evolution of the population in Sanctorum: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Sanctorum:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):1.771.52
Population coming from outside the State of Puebla:12.43%11.21%
Illiterate population:1.26%2.39%
Illiterate population (men):0.41%1.52%
Illiterate population (women):0.85%3.22%
Schooling level:10.849.40
Schooling level (men):11.089.66
Schooling level (women):10.629.16
Indigenous culture data in Sanctorum:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:3.03%2.97%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:1.31%1.25%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.01%0.03%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Sanctorum, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Puebla, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Sanctorum:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:50.56%39.40%
Employed population over 12 years (men):59.47%52.07%
Employed population over 12 years (women):42.06%27.39%
Number of inhabited private housings:10,1618,631
Homes with electricity:99.70%98.97%
Homes with piped water:99.28%92.14%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:99.34%98.85%
Homes with a radio:85.43%90.55%
Homes with a television:96.10%97.59%
Homes with a refrigerator:91.80%84.62%
Homes with a washing machine:78.38%71.33%
Homes with a car:46.80%40.74%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:50.22%32.31%
Homes with landline telephone:40.50%56.22%
Homes with cell phones:92.74%71.46%
Homes with Internet:61.49%21.34%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Sanctorum (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Puebla, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Sanctorum

With the satellite map of Sanctorum 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 Cuautlancingo. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Sanctorum.



#4 What to do in Sanctorum

Want to know what to see in Sanctorum if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Sanctorum.
Las mejores montes de Sanctorum para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • San Juan (2205 meters): 7.4 km walk (131 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • El Conde (2284 meters): 7.2 km walk (96 minutes), heading East.
  • La Luna (2260 meters): 9.4 km walk (122 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Zapotecas (2377 meters): 10.6 km walk (220 minutes), heading West.
Magical Towns to visit when in Sanctorum:
  • San Pedro Cholula (Puebla): Don't miss "Capilla Real de Cholula", 16 km, heading Southwest (11 minutes by car)
  • Huejotzingo (Puebla): Don't miss "Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen", 28 km, heading West (28 minutes by car)
  • Atlixco (Puebla): Don't miss "Iglesia de San Félix Papa", 51 km, heading Southwest (48 minutes by car)
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Sanctorum?:
  • Chautenco (5098 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southwest (3 minutes by car)
  • San Juan Cuautlancingo (36620 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southwest (3 minutes by car)
  • Galaxias Almecatla (3855 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Northeast (5 minutes by car)
  • San José (449 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the West (5 minutes by car)
This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#5 Population pyramid of Sanctorum (Puebla)

In Sanctorum 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 Sanctorum, 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 Sanctorum (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)1,4091,5502,959
Youth (6-14 years)2,5262,5585,084
Adults (15-59 years)12,07111,33623,407
Elderly (60+ years)1,9381,6953,633

#6 Pictures of Sanctorum

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

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#7 The Postal Code of Sanctorum (Puebla) is 72730

Are you going to send a letter to Sanctorum? Do you have a friend in Sanctorum and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Sanctorum consists of the following 5 digits: 72730. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Sanctorum ("72") correspond to the state code of Puebla, 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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