Sombrerete (Querétaro)

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The town of Sombrerete (Querétaro) belongs to the municipality of Cadereyta de Montes. There are 603 inhabitants and it is 2,529 meters altitude. The Magical Town of San Joaquín is 28 minutes away by car (28 km). It is the most populated town in the position #20 of the whole municipality.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Sombrerete, 98% of the inhabitants are catholic and 31% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

To locate this beautiful town inside the municipality, you must know that Sombrerete is located at 18.7 kilometers (in direction Southesast) from the locality of Cadereyta de Montes, which is the one that has more inhabitants inside the municipality. With our webpage and with our satelital map that you can find below, you can know where is and visit the surroundings of Sombrerete.

#1 Where is Sombrerete? How to go? Map

What is the route to get to Sombrerete (Querétaro)? Find out on this map the access to this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in and out to the icon Map marker

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#2 The population of Sombrerete (Querétaro) is 603 inhabitants

Population data in Sombrerete (Querétaro)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020309294603
2010314280594
2005236214450
Evolution of the population in Sombrerete: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Sombrerete:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.337.50
Population coming from outside the State of Querétaro:11.94%9.26%
Illiterate population:7.13%10.77%
Illiterate population (men):2.32%7.50%
Illiterate population (women):4.81%13.69%
Schooling level:8.016.30
Schooling level (men):8.126.54
Schooling level (women):7.916.10
Indigenous culture data in Sombrerete:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:42.79%48.82%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:15.09%20.37%
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 Sombrerete, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Querétaro, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Sombrerete:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:35.99%27.61%
Employed population over 12 years (men):49.32%39.29%
Employed population over 12 years (women):23.30%17.20%
Number of inhabited private housings:140179
Homes with electricity:95.71%82.96%
Homes with piped water:88.57%67.41%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:29.29%53.33%
Homes with a radio:64.29%74.07%
Homes with a television:86.43%72.59%
Homes with a refrigerator:57.86%37.04%
Homes with a washing machine:30.71%17.04%
Homes with a car:34.29%23.70%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:10.71%2.96%
Homes with landline telephone:0.00%3.70%
Homes with cell phones:69.29%24.44%
Homes with Internet:11.43%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Sombrerete (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 Sombrerete

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Sombrerete, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Cadereyta de Montes. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Sombrerete.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Sombrerete

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

#5 What to do in Sombrerete

Want to know what to see in Sombrerete if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Sombrerete.
Mountains in Sombrerete for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro Boludo (2602 meters): 2.2 km walk (36 minutes), heading North.
  • La Bufa (2533 meters): 4.7 km walk (65 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro Las Vigas (3133 meters): 5.3 km walk (71 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • El Púlpito (2758 meters): 4.7 km walk (60 minutes), heading North.
Magical Towns near Sombrerete to discover the Mexican culture:Other towns near Sombrerete:
  • El Soyatal (269 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the East (3 minutes by car)
  • La Laja (528 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Northeast (5 minutes by car)
  • El Membrillo (314 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the North (5 minutes by car)
  • Mesa de San Ramón (20 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Southwest (6 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 Sombrerete (Querétaro)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Sombrerete 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 Sombrerete there is a generational replacement.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Sombrerete (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)223759
Youth (6-14 years)6765132
Adults (15-59 years)192166358
Elderly (60+ years)282654

#7 Pictures of Sombrerete

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

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#8 The Postal Code of Sombrerete (Querétaro) is 76536

Are you going to send a letter to Sombrerete? Do you have a friend in Sombrerete and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Sombrerete consists of the following 5 digits: 76536. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Sombrerete ("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 Sombrerete as the most beautiful town in Mexico

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  8. La Nopalera (234 inhabitants)
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  10. Puerto el Atajo (4 inhabitants)
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