Taretan (Michoacán)
Learn about city of Taretan through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 7,117 inhabitants of the State of Michoacán
The town of Taretan (Michoacán) belongs to the municipality of Taretan. There are 7,117 inhabitants and it is 1,141 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Santa Clara del Cobre is 62 minutes away by car (46 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #1 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In Taretan, 30% of the population over 12 years is single and 44% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.
#1 Where is Taretan? How to go? Map
Location map of Taretan in Michoacán: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Taretan, which is marked with the following symbol 
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#2 The population of Taretan (Michoacán) is 7,117 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3682 | 3435 | 7117 |
| 2010 | 3314 | 3126 | 6440 |
| 2005 | 3143 | 2898 | 6041 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.34 | 4.61 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Michoacán: | 4.41% | 4.02% |
| Illiterate population: | 3.40% | 4.81% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 1.62% | 4.61% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 1.78% | 5.01% |
| Schooling level: | 8.86 | 7.87 |
| Schooling level (men): | 8.85 | 7.85 |
| Schooling level (women): | 8.88 | 7.89 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 0.83% | 0.64% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 0.35% | 0.25% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Taretan (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 41.69% | 36.30% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 52.87% | 49.68% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 31.26% | 23.69% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 1,999 | 2,008 |
| Homes with electricity: | 99.55% | 99.58% |
| Homes with piped water: | 97.50% | 89.24% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 96.90% | 98.51% |
| Homes with a radio: | 64.98% | 75.27% |
| Homes with a television: | 94.55% | 96.79% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 95.55% | 92.69% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 81.69% | 74.85% |
| Homes with a car: | 47.37% | 46.73% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 27.46% | 19.38% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 25.81% | 36.92% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 89.24% | 67.24% |
| Homes with Internet: | 43.82% | 9.63% |
#3 Satellite photo of Taretan
With the satellite map of Taretan 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 Taretan. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Taretan.
#4 What to do in Taretan
Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Taretan? The list of the best places to visit in Taretan and nearby locations.Mountains in Taretan for hiking and trails:
- Cerro La Cruz (1266 meters): 1.8 km walk (28 minutes), heading East.
- Cerro La Lagunita (1248 meters): 3.8 km walk (65 minutes), heading Northwest.
- Cerro Pelon (1083 meters): 4.3 km walk (73 minutes), heading South.
- Cerro La Purisima (1134 meters): 4.6 km walk (83 minutes), heading Southeast.
- Santa Clara del Cobre (Michoacán de Ocampo): Don't miss "Capilla de la Huatápera", 62 km, heading East (46 minutes by car)
- Paracho de Verduzco (Michoacán de Ocampo): Don't miss "Casa del Artesano", 51 km, heading Northwest (49 minutes by car)
- Pátzcuaro (Michoacán de Ocampo): Don't miss "Plaza Vasco de Quiroga", 95 km, heading Northeast (63 minutes by car)
- San Miguel (58 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the South (2 minutes by car)
- San José Obrero (289 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southeast (2 minutes by car)
- Emiliano Zapata (1709 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the West (3 minutes by car)
- San Joaquín (31 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northwest (5 minutes by car)
#5 Population pyramid of Taretan (Michoacán)
In Taretan 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 Taretan, 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.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 413 | 359 | 772 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 539 | 558 | 1,097 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 2,171 | 2,024 | 4,195 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 559 | 494 | 1,053 |
#6 Pictures of Taretan
In order for you to enjoy nature around Taretan, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Taretan, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#7 The Postal Code of Taretan (Michoacán) is 61710
Are you going to send a letter to Taretan? Do you have a friend in Taretan and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Taretan consists of the following 5 digits: 61710. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Taretan ("61") correspond to the state code of Michoacán, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.
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#13 Local food places, eat out, restaurants in Taretan
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>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Taretan
#14 Other towns in the Municipality of Taretan
- Chupanguío (348 inhabitants)
- El Guayabo (Huerta Santa Ana) (159 inhabitants)
- El Huamil (El Guamil) (- inhabitants)
- El Pino (281 inhabitants)
- El Tarepe (78 inhabitants)
- Emiliano Zapata (1709 inhabitants)
- La Florida (706 inhabitants)
- La Purísima (671 inhabitants)
- Las Tinajas (11 inhabitants)
- Presa San Juan (56 inhabitants)
- Rancho Seco (550 inhabitants)
- San Joaquín (31 inhabitants)
- San José Obrero (289 inhabitants)
- Tahuejo (689 inhabitants)
- Tomendán (1558 inhabitants)