Tanicua

Learn about small village of Tanicua through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 17 inhabitants of the State of Michoacán

The town of Tanicua belongs to the municipality of Turicato (State of Michoacán). There are 17 inhabitants and it is 1,096 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Tacámbaro is 40 minutes away by car (40 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #92 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Tanicua, there is a percentage of 0% of indigenous population and 50% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Tanicua? They are at the bottom of this page.

Do you want to locate the town of Tanicua? You can find it at 8.3 kilometers, in direction Northwest, from the town of Puruarán, which has the largest population within the municipality. And with respect to Turicato, which is the capital of the municipality, it is located at North, at 8.9 kilometers. To enjoy the town of Tanicua through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Tanicua? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Tanicua 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 Tanicua.

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#2 The population of Tanicua (Michoacán) is 17 inhabitants

Population data in Tanicua
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
202071017
2010212546
2005182341
Evolution of the population in Tanicua: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Tanicua:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):3.5724.00
Population coming from outside the State of Michoacán:17.65%8.70%
Illiterate population:35.29%19.57%
Illiterate population (men):17.65%24.00%
Illiterate population (women):17.65%14.29%
Schooling level:53
Schooling level (men):4.52.79
Schooling level (women):5.573.27
Indigenous culture data in Tanicua:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:0.00%0.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.00%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 Tanicua, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Michoacán, and in the country as a whole.

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

Unemployment, economy and housing data in Tanicua:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:64.71%19.57%
Employed population over 12 years (men):80.00%36.00%
Employed population over 12 years (women):42.86%0.00%
Number of inhabited private housings:610
Homes with electricity:100.00%0.00%
Homes with piped water:0.00%0.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:66.67%87.50%
Homes with a radio:50.00%37.50%
Homes with a television:66.67%25.00%
Homes with a refrigerator:100.00%0.00%
Homes with a washing machine:33.33%0.00%
Homes with a car:50.00%50.00%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:0.00%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:16.67%0.00%
Homes with cell phones:50.00%0.00%
Homes with Internet:0.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Tanicua (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 Tanicua

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



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Tanicua

Many people want to stay in the town of Tanicua itself, but unfortunately there are no hotels in the village yet. Don't worry, we have created this list of the closest accommodations, so you can ask if they have rooms available:

#5 What to do in Tanicua

A weekend in Tanicua and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Tanicua and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Las mejores montes de Tanicua para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro La Palma (1544 meters): 2.0 km walk (25 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro Los Picachos (1535 meters): 2.1 km walk (37 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro Peña Colorada (988 meters): 2.3 km walk (37 minutes), heading East.
  • Mesa La Cadena (1208 meters): 2.4 km walk (46 minutes), heading West.
Magical Towns to visit when in Tanicua:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Tanicua?:
  • Los Chupaderos (20 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the West (2 minutes by car)
  • Chupaderito (6 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the West (6 minutes by car)
  • El Encanto (25 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the Southwest (7 minutes by car)
  • El Jazmín (122 inhabitants): Located 7 km to the Northeast (8 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 Tanicua (Michoacán)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town Tanicua (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)000
Youth (6-14 years)022
Adults (15-59 years)5510
Elderly (60+ years)235

#7 Pictures of Tanicua

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

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#8 The Postal Code of Tanicua (Michoacán) is 61685

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Tanicua 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: 61685. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Tanicua ("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 Tanicua

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#11 Other towns in the Municipality of Turicato

  1. Cañada de Santa Cruz (31 inhabitants)
  2. Caimán (4 inhabitants)
  3. El Embocadero (7 inhabitants)
  4. El Guayabo (13 inhabitants)
  5. El Paso Real (6 inhabitants)
  6. El Perdido (3 inhabitants)
  7. El Yarín (41 inhabitants)
  8. Las Anonas (62 inhabitants)
  9. Las Ceibas (7 inhabitants)
  10. Los Lampases (2 inhabitants)
  11. Los Lemus (- inhabitants)
  12. Los Varillos (- inhabitants)
  13. Puquío (- inhabitants)
  14. San Francisco (29 inhabitants)
  15. Zihuatzio (331 inhabitants)