Santa María Zaniza

The most complete information about the large village of Santa María Zaniza (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.

Did you know that this town in Oaxaca has 1,594 inhabitants?

The town of Santa María Zaniza belongs to the municipality of Santa María Zaniza (State of Oaxaca). There are 1,594 inhabitants and it is 1,305 meters altitude. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #1 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Santa María Zaniza, 33% of the population over 12 years is single and 6% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.

#1 Where is Santa María Zaniza? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Santa María Zaniza in Oaxaca? 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 Santa María Zaniza.

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#2 The population of Santa María Zaniza (Oaxaca) is 1,594 inhabitants

Population data in Santa María Zaniza
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20208467481594
20107136291342
20056375581195
Evolution of the population in Santa María Zaniza: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Santa María Zaniza:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):3.197.79
Population coming from outside the State of Oaxaca:0.44%0.00%
Illiterate population:9.03%12.82%
Illiterate population (men):1.88%7.79%
Illiterate population (women):7.15%17.25%
Schooling level:6.495.12
Schooling level (men):6.885.65
Schooling level (women):6.184.68
Indigenous culture data in Santa María Zaniza:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:61.86%63.34%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:19.01%20.34%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.06%0.22%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Santa María Zaniza, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Oaxaca, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Santa María Zaniza:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:22.33%21.09%
Employed population over 12 years (men):39.04%38.00%
Employed population over 12 years (women):7.57%6.17%
Number of inhabited private housings:312298
Homes with electricity:98.08%92.59%
Homes with piped water:99.36%87.65%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:55.13%97.12%
Homes with a radio:20.83%28.40%
Homes with a television:50.32%48.56%
Homes with a refrigerator:18.59%12.35%
Homes with a washing machine:5.45%2.88%
Homes with a car:6.41%1.65%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:1.60%0.41%
Homes with landline telephone:3.53%7.82%
Homes with cell phones:25.64%0.41%
Homes with Internet:6.41%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Santa María Zaniza (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Oaxaca, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Santa María Zaniza

With the satellite map of Santa María Zaniza 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 Santa María Zaniza. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Santa María Zaniza.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Santa María Zaniza

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

#5 What to do in Santa María Zaniza

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Santa María Zaniza? The list of the best places to visit in Santa María Zaniza and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de Santa María Zaniza para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro El Mosquito (1767 meters): 3.9 km walk (67 minutes), heading West.
  • El Alacrán (1652 meters): 5.3 km walk (100 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro El Tabano (2057 meters): 8.3 km walk (109 minutes), heading North.
  • Cerro Leche (1817 meters): 7.5 km walk (126 minutes), heading Northwest.
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Santa María Zaniza?:
  • Tierra Colorada (350 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the South (1 minutes by car)
  • San Ramón (133 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the West (1 minutes by car)
  • Loma de Tlacuache (47 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the West (1 minutes by car)
  • Atotonilco (293 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southeast (2 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 Santa María Zaniza (Oaxaca)

In Santa María Zaniza 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 Santa María Zaniza, 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 Santa María Zaniza (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)125120245
Youth (6-14 years)215210425
Adults (15-59 years)444364808
Elderly (60+ years)6254116

#7 Pictures of Santa María Zaniza

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

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#8 The Postal Code of Santa María Zaniza (Oaxaca) is 71390

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Santa María Zaniza 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: 71390. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Santa María Zaniza ("71") correspond to the State of Oaxaca, 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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#12 Other towns in the Municipality of Santa María Zaniza

  1. Atotonilco (293 inhabitants)
  2. Liborio López Anaya (- inhabitants)
  3. Loma de Tlacuache (47 inhabitants)
  4. Rincón de León (3 inhabitants)
  5. San Cristóbal Barrio Alto (3 inhabitants)
  6. San Isidro (46 inhabitants)
  7. San Ramón (133 inhabitants)
  8. Santa María Zaniza (1594 inhabitants)
  9. Tierra Colorada (350 inhabitants)