Tekantó
We have collected many facts about the large village of Tekantó, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.
So you will learn about this incredible town of 3,143 inhabitants of Yucatán.
The town of Tekantó belongs to the municipality of Tekantó (State of Yucatán). There are 3,143 inhabitants and it is 21 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Izamal is 23 minutes away by car (20 km). It is the most populated town in the position #1 of the whole municipality.
Data: In Tekantó, there is a percentage of 57% of indigenous population and 80% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Tekantó? They are at the bottom of this page.
#1 Where is Tekantó? How to go? Map
How to get to the town of Tekantó in Yucatán? 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 Tekantó.
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#2 The population of Tekantó (Yucatán) is 3,143 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1578 | 1565 | 3143 |
| 2010 | 1575 | 1530 | 3105 |
| 2005 | 1608 | 1543 | 3151 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.29 | 7.97 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Yucatán: | 1.34% | 2.61% |
| Illiterate population: | 9.32% | 10.24% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 3.98% | 7.97% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 5.35% | 12.44% |
| Schooling level: | 7.72 | 6.53 |
| Schooling level (men): | 7.9 | 6.78 |
| Schooling level (women): | 7.54 | 6.29 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 56.89% | 68.37% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 25.87% | 33.37% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 0.10% | 0.13% |
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| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 40.25% | 39.19% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 53.55% | 55.03% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 27.06% | 23.81% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 906 | 1,190 |
| Homes with electricity: | 98.79% | 96.96% |
| Homes with piped water: | 98.12% | 77.19% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 81.35% | 87.13% |
| Homes with a radio: | 74.94% | 72.75% |
| Homes with a television: | 88.63% | 90.88% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 76.27% | 69.59% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 69.32% | 58.60% |
| Homes with a car: | 16.11% | 14.50% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 15.45% | 6.55% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 2.54% | 7.37% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 80.46% | 50.76% |
| Homes with Internet: | 27.15% | 2.11% |
#3 Satellite photo of Tekantó
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Tekantó, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Tekantó. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Tekantó.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Tekantó
Do you want to stay in Tekantó? We don't have any hotel registered in this town, but you can check in this list of the closest accommodations to Tekantó:- POSADA TEYA LA BELLA: 8 km away, direction Northeast (6 minutes by car)
- HOTEL: 14 km away, direction South (10 minutes by car)
- POSADA LAS PALMAS: 18 km away, direction Southeast (12 minutes by car)
- POSADA CAMPESTRE: 18 km away, direction Southeast (12 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Tekantó
Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Tekantó? The list of the best places to visit in Tekantó and nearby locations.Magical Towns to visit when in Tekantó:
- Izamal (Yucatán): Don't miss "Virgen de Izamal", 23 km, heading Southeast (20 minutes by car)
- Motul de Carrillo Puerto (Yucatán): Don't miss "Mercado Municipal '20 de noviembre'", 33 km, heading Northwest (28 minutes by car)
- Tixkochoh (359 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the East (5 minutes by car)
- San Francisco Dzón (197 inhabitants): Located 8 km to the Southwest (11 minutes by car)
- Teya (1917 inhabitants): Located 8 km to the Northeast (9 minutes by car)
- Sanlatah (46 inhabitants): Located 8 km to the Northwest (11 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Tekantó (Yucatán)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Tekantó 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 Tekantó there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 125 | 163 | 288 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 214 | 213 | 427 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 970 | 903 | 1,873 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 269 | 286 | 555 |
#7 Pictures of Tekantó
In order for you to enjoy nature around Tekantó, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Tekantó, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#8 The Postal Code of Tekantó (Yucatán) is 97520
Do you want to know the Postal Code of Tekantó 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: 97520. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Tekantó ("97") correspond to the State of Yucatán, 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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>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Tekantó
#14 Other towns in the Municipality of Tekantó
- Montecristo (- inhabitants)
- San Francisco Dzón (197 inhabitants)
- San Miguel (2 inhabitants)
- Sanlatah (46 inhabitants)
- Tekantó (3143 inhabitants)
- Tixkochoh (359 inhabitants)