Tekantó

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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.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

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

Population data in Tekantó
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020157815653143
2010157515303105
2005160815433151
Evolution of the population in Tekantó: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Tekantó:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.297.97
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:7.726.53
Schooling level (men):7.96.78
Schooling level (women):7.546.29
Indigenous culture data in Tekantó:
20202010
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%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Tekantó, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Yucatán, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Tekantó:
20202010
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:9061,190
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%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Tekantó (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Yucatán, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Tekantó

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#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:

#5 What to do in Tekantó

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Magical Towns to visit when in Tekantó:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Tekantó?:
  • 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)
This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#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.

Population pyramid of Tekantó
Data of the age pyramid of the town Tekantó (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)125163288
Youth (6-14 years)214213427
Adults (15-59 years)9709031,873
Elderly (60+ years)269286555

#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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#15 Other towns in the Municipality of Tekantó

  1. Montecristo (- inhabitants)
  2. San Francisco Dzón (197 inhabitants)
  3. San Miguel (2 inhabitants)
  4. Sanlatah (46 inhabitants)
  5. Tekantó (3143 inhabitants)
  6. Tixkochoh (359 inhabitants)