Santillán (Querétaro)

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So you will learn about this incredible town of 1,466 inhabitants of Querétaro.

The town of Santillán (Querétaro) belongs to the municipality of Tequisquiapan. There are 1,466 inhabitants and it is 1,922 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Tequisquiapan is 18 minutes away by car (17 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #11 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Santillán, 94% of the inhabitants are catholic and 62% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

Do you want to locate the town of Santillán? You can find it at 10.0 kilometers, in direction Southwest, from the town of Tequisquiapan, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Santillán through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Santillán? How to go? Map

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

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#2 The population of Santillán (Querétaro) is 1,466 inhabitants

Population data in Santillán (Querétaro)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20207657011466
20106835981281
20056014821083
Evolution of the population in Santillán: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Santillán:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.084.35
Population coming from outside the State of Querétaro:7.71%5.78%
Illiterate population:5.32%6.17%
Illiterate population (men):1.77%4.35%
Illiterate population (women):3.55%7.76%
Schooling level:8.136.81
Schooling level (men):8.196.95
Schooling level (women):8.086.71
Indigenous culture data in Santillán:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:0.00%0.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.14%0.00%
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 Santillán, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Querétaro, and in the country as a whole.

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

Unemployment, economy and housing data in Santillán:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:48.43%35.28%
Employed population over 12 years (men):61.20%51.17%
Employed population over 12 years (women):36.73%21.38%
Number of inhabited private housings:359370
Homes with electricity:99.44%98.66%
Homes with piped water:99.72%95.65%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:98.05%89.97%
Homes with a radio:82.73%81.61%
Homes with a television:94.43%95.32%
Homes with a refrigerator:93.04%81.94%
Homes with a washing machine:62.40%50.50%
Homes with a car:65.74%53.85%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:20.33%11.04%
Homes with landline telephone:23.12%35.79%
Homes with cell phones:88.30%56.52%
Homes with Internet:40.11%3.68%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Santillán (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Querétaro, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Santillán

With the satellite map of Santillán 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 Tequisquiapan. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Santillán.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Santillán

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

#5 What to do in Santillán

A weekend in Santillán and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Santillán and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Las mejores montes de Santillán para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • La Bruja (2040 meters): 3.7 km walk (55 minutes), heading West.
  • San Agustín (2012 meters): 4.8 km walk (93 minutes), heading East.
  • El Zapote (2123 meters): 7.6 km walk (95 minutes), heading West.
  • Las Mesteñas (2187 meters): 8.4 km walk (133 minutes), heading West.
Magical Towns to visit when in Santillán:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Santillán?:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of Santillán (Querétaro)

In Santillán 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 Santillán, 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 Santillán (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)6164125
Youth (6-14 years)116125241
Adults (15-59 years)497440937
Elderly (60+ years)9172163

#7 Pictures of Santillán

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

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#8 The Postal Code of Santillán (Querétaro) is 76790

Are you going to send a letter to Santillán? Do you have a friend in Santillán and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Santillán consists of the following 5 digits: 76790. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Santillán ("76") correspond to the state code of Querétaro, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.

#9 Vote for Santillán as the most beautiful town in Mexico

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In the following links you can check the list of the best (and most beautiful) towns in Mexico and the State of Querétaro, by popular vote:
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- The most beautiful towns in Querétaro

#10 Schools in Santillán

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#11 Other towns in the Municipality of Tequisquiapan

  1. Ampliación Santa Fe (La Ermita) (- inhabitants)
  2. Bordo Blanco (3791 inhabitants)
  3. El Madrigal (2 inhabitants)
  4. Cerrito San José (La Troje) (- inhabitants)
  5. Fátima (Ejido de Fuentezuelas) (239 inhabitants)
  6. Corral de Piedra (1 inhabitants)
  7. El Oasis (Rancho San Agustín) (- inhabitants)
  8. Familia Chávez Ochoa (5 inhabitants)
  9. Granjas Familiares de Tequisquiapan (43 inhabitants)
  10. La Lagunita (- inhabitants)
  11. Fraccionamiento Campestre de Tequisquiapan (61 inhabitants)
  12. Maderería el Pinito (21 inhabitants)
  13. El Potrerito (- inhabitants)
  14. Presa Centenario (La Palapa) (- inhabitants)
  15. Rancho los Naranjos (- inhabitants)