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.
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
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1000 | 952 | 1952 |
| 2010 | 913 | 871 | 1784 |
| 2005 | 886 | 829 | 1715 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 3.01 | 12.97 |
| 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: | 6.72 | 5.28 |
| Schooling level (men): | 6.54 | 5.25 |
| Schooling level (women): | 6.87 | 5.31 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
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| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: | 478 | 531 |
| 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% |
#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:- HOTEL CRISTINA: 49 km away, direction Northwest (37 minutes by car)
- CENTRO RECREATIVO EL LLANO SA DE CV: 58 km away, direction Northeast (39 minutes by car)
- PARQUE NATURAL LOS MANANTIALES: 52 km away, direction Northeast (36 minutes by car)
- RANCHO LA MAGOLLITA: 50 km away, direction Northeast (39 minutes by car)
#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.
- Santa Rosa (La Desviación) (24 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the East (2 minutes by car)
- Chinapa (Puente de Chinapa) (55 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the East (5 minutes by car)
- La Torrecilla (Puerto de Cuicateo) (28 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the North (6 minutes by car)
- Los Laurelitos (18 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the West (6 minutes by car)
#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.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 125 | 122 | 247 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 188 | 228 | 416 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 540 | 462 | 1,002 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 147 | 140 | 287 |
#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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#10 Schools in Tafetán
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Tzitzio
#11 Other towns in the Municipality of Tzitzio
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- Ciruelos (9 inhabitants)
- El Buey (102 inhabitants)
- El Fraile (5 inhabitants)
- El Garbanzal (- inhabitants)
- El Huaco (- inhabitants)
- El Limoncito (2 inhabitants)
- El Palmarito (64 inhabitants)
- La Fragua (La Fraguita) (18 inhabitants)
- La Mesa (6 inhabitants)
- La Parotita (2 inhabitants)
- La Torrecilla (Puerto de Cuicateo) (28 inhabitants)
- Las Calabazas (5 inhabitants)
- Los Sabinos (- inhabitants)
- Trojitas (Las Trojas) (31 inhabitants)