Tafetán

Learn about large village of Tafetán through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 1,952 inhabitants of the State of Michoacán

The town of Tafetán belongs to the municipality of Tzitzio (State of Michoacán). There are 1,952 inhabitants and it is 915 meters altitude. 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 Tafetán, there is a percentage of 0% of indigenous population and 91% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Tafetán? They are at the bottom of this page.

The town of Tafetán is located at 74.1 kilometers from Tafetán, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the East direction. In addition, it is located at 0.0 kilometers from Tzitzio, 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 Tafetán.

#1 Where is Tafetán? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Tafetán in Michoacán? 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 Tafetán.

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#2 The population of Tafetán (Michoacán) is 1,952 inhabitants

Population data in Tafetán
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
202010009521952
20109138711784
20058868291715
Evolution of the population in Tafetán: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Tafetán:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):3.0112.97
Population coming from outside the State of Michoacán:1.84%0.78%
Illiterate population:11.01%14.85%
Illiterate population (men):5.23%12.97%
Illiterate population (women):5.79%16.65%
Schooling level:6.725.28
Schooling level (men):6.545.25
Schooling level (women):6.875.31
Indigenous culture data in Tafetán:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:0.00%0.73%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.05%0.17%
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 Tafetán, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Michoacán, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Tafetán:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:36.53%28.70%
Employed population over 12 years (men):48.00%48.34%
Employed population over 12 years (women):25.60%9.97%
Number of inhabited private housings:478531
Homes with electricity:98.74%94.39%
Homes with piped water:99.16%94.39%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:94.98%92.20%
Homes with a radio:29.71%36.83%
Homes with a television:82.01%75.37%
Homes with a refrigerator:88.91%74.88%
Homes with a washing machine:69.87%52.44%
Homes with a car:36.82%32.68%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:10.67%6.59%
Homes with landline telephone:3.97%20.98%
Homes with cell phones:90.59%50.24%
Homes with Internet:10.46%0.98%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Tafetán (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Michoacán, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Tafetán

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Tafetán, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Tzitzio. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Tafetán.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Tafetán

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

#5 What to do in Tafetán

A weekend in Tafetán and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Tafetán and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Las mejores montes de Tafetán para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Loma Monte Largo (952 meters): 0.7 km walk (15 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro Los Coyotes (1050 meters): 2.7 km walk (48 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro Pelón (La Cruz) (1419 meters): 2.6 km walk (35 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro Mesa Alta (1320 meters): 3.2 km walk (45 minutes), heading North.
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Tafetán?:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of Tafetán (Michoacán)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town Tafetán (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)125122247
Youth (6-14 years)188228416
Adults (15-59 years)5404621,002
Elderly (60+ years)147140287

#7 Pictures of Tafetán

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

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#8 The Postal Code of Tafetán (Michoacán) is 61341

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Tafetán 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: 61341. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Tafetán ("61") correspond to the State of Michoacán, 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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  1. El Atascadero (2 inhabitants)
  2. El Baño (Los Baños) (5 inhabitants)
  3. El Garbanzal (- inhabitants)
  4. El Llano de los Vieyra (13 inhabitants)
  5. El Rayo (- inhabitants)
  6. El Salitrillo (- inhabitants)
  7. La Laja (28 inhabitants)
  8. La Peña Florida (8 inhabitants)
  9. La Soledad (23 inhabitants)
  10. Los Aguacates (13 inhabitants)
  11. Los Llanitos (Los Pelillos) (14 inhabitants)
  12. Páramo (128 inhabitants)
  13. Pineda (- inhabitants)
  14. Río Verde (- inhabitants)
  15. Tiquihuitucha (139 inhabitants)