San José Carranza

We have collected many facts about the small village of San José Carranza, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.

So you will learn about this incredible town of 143 inhabitants of Puebla.

Its former name was Tehuixtitla.

The town of San José Carranza belongs to the municipality of San Jerónimo Tecuanipan (State of Puebla). There are 143 inhabitants and it is 2,203 meters altitude. The Magical Town of San Pedro Cholula is 25 minutes away by car (17 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #8 in terms of number of inhabitants.

This town has recently changed its name. It used to be known as Tehuixtitla. This town decided to change its name in the year 2019.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In San José Carranza, 48% of the inhabitants are catholic and 56% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

The town of San José Carranza is located at 3.7 kilometers from San Jerónimo Tecuanipan, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Southwest direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of San José Carranza.

#1 Where is San José Carranza? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of San José Carranza in Puebla? 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 San José Carranza.

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#2 The population of San José Carranza (Puebla) is 143 inhabitants

Population data in San José Carranza
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20207766143
2010172138
200513
Evolution of the population in San José Carranza: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in San José Carranza:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.10.00
Population coming from outside the State of Puebla:4.20%2.63%
Illiterate population:3.50%0.00%
Illiterate population (men):1.40%0.00%
Illiterate population (women):2.10%0.00%
Schooling level:910.57
Schooling level (men):9.210.36
Schooling level (women):8.8310.80
Indigenous culture data in San José Carranza:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:13.99%2.63%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:2.80%2.63%
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 San José Carranza, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Puebla, and in the country as a whole.

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

Unemployment, economy and housing data in San José Carranza:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:41.26%44.74%
Employed population over 12 years (men):57.58%57.14%
Employed population over 12 years (women):27.27%29.41%
Number of inhabited private housings:3211
Homes with electricity:100.00%100.00%
Homes with piped water:100.00%100.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:90.62%88.89%
Homes with a radio:65.62%77.78%
Homes with a television:90.62%88.89%
Homes with a refrigerator:65.62%66.67%
Homes with a washing machine:56.25%55.56%
Homes with a car:34.38%44.44%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:21.88%44.44%
Homes with landline telephone:21.88%55.56%
Homes with cell phones:93.75%44.44%
Homes with Internet:43.75%33.33%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in San José Carranza (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Puebla, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of San José Carranza

With the satellite map of San José Carranza 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 San Jerónimo Tecuanipan. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of San José Carranza.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near San José Carranza

Many people want to stay in the town of San José Carranza 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 San José Carranza

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in San José Carranza? The list of the best places to visit in San José Carranza and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de San José Carranza para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Xaltepec (2327 meters): 3.0 km walk (55 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • Tecajete (2429 meters): 5.0 km walk (88 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro Xaltepec (2220 meters): 6.0 km walk (94 minutes), heading East.
  • Metepec (2446 meters): 6.7 km walk (109 minutes), heading West.
Magical Towns to visit when in San José Carranza:
  • San Pedro Cholula (Puebla): Don't miss "Parroquia de San Pedro Cholula​", 25 km, heading East (17 minutes by car)
  • Huejotzingo (Puebla): Don't miss "Mercado Hermanos Serdán", 19 km, heading North (19 minutes by car)
  • Atlixco (Puebla): Don't miss "Centro Cultural el Carmen", 28 km, heading South (25 minutes by car)
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of San José Carranza?:
  • San Buenaventura Nealtican (13243 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northwest (2 minutes by car)
  • Xaltepec (487 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northwest (3 minutes by car)
  • Alhualazintla (45 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the North (3 minutes by car)
  • Bugambilias (88 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the West (4 minutes by car)
This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Pictures of San José Carranza

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

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#8 Other towns in the Municipality of San Jerónimo Tecuanipan

  1. Alhualazintla (45 inhabitants)
  2. El Capricho (1 inhabitants)
  3. La Providencia (8 inhabitants)
  4. Las Ventas (70 inhabitants)
  5. Los Reyes Tlanechicolpan (2006 inhabitants)
  6. San Jerónimo Tecuanipan (2545 inhabitants)
  7. San Jerónimo Tecuanipan (56 inhabitants)
  8. San José (9 inhabitants)
  9. San Miguel Papaxtla (1567 inhabitants)
  10. San Pedro los Pinos (52 inhabitants)
  11. San José Carranza (143 inhabitants)
  12. Tolextla (83 inhabitants)
  13. Topoyantla (12 inhabitants)