Temax (Yucatán)

The most complete information about the city of Temax (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.

Did you know that this town in Yucatán has 6,472 inhabitants?

The town of Temax (Yucatán) belongs to the municipality of Temax. The Magical Town of Izamal is 46 minutes away by car (40 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #1 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Temax, 90% of the inhabitants are catholic and 69% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

#1 Where is Temax? How to go? Map

Online map of Temax (Yucatán) to be able to get to and make trips around this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in (+) or out (-) to locate the village.

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#2 The population of Temax (Yucatán) is 6,472 inhabitants

Population data in Temax (Yucatán)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020321932536472
2010312531146239
2005305230786130
Evolution of the population in Temax: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Temax:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.4210.60
Population coming from outside the State of Yucatán:1.50%0.64%
Illiterate population:8.84%11.75%
Illiterate population (men):4.23%10.60%
Illiterate population (women):4.60%12.90%
Schooling level:7.46.07
Schooling level (men):7.526.28
Schooling level (women):7.275.85
Indigenous culture data in Temax:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:46.25%55.79%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:18.60%24.20%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.29%0.08%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Temax, 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 Temax:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:42.72%33.77%
Employed population over 12 years (men):57.36%52.41%
Employed population over 12 years (women):27.93%15.20%
Number of inhabited private housings:1,7111,876
Homes with electricity:99.12%97.88%
Homes with piped water:97.78%78.92%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:80.07%91.84%
Homes with a radio:45.70%58.55%
Homes with a television:90.65%90.49%
Homes with a refrigerator:67.91%59.38%
Homes with a washing machine:68.79%56.75%
Homes with a car:13.62%11.31%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:14.38%5.53%
Homes with landline telephone:5.49%5.78%
Homes with cell phones:80.65%43.57%
Homes with Internet:14.26%2.44%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Temax (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 Temax

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



#4 What to do in Temax

Want to know what to see in Temax if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Temax.
Magical Towns to visit when in Temax:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Temax?:
  • Santiago (11 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southeast (2 minutes by car)
  • Chenché de las Torres (253 inhabitants): Located 8 km to the Southwest (10 minutes by car)
  • Dzoncauich (2352 inhabitants): Located 8 km to the Southeast (11 minutes by car)
  • Chucmichén (43 inhabitants): Located 14 km to the North (18 minutes by car)
This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#5 Population pyramid of Temax (Yucatán)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town Temax (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)324294618
Youth (6-14 years)4885131,001
Adults (15-59 years)1,9311,9093,840
Elderly (60+ years)4765371,013

#6 Pictures of Temax

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

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#7 The Postal Code of Temax (Yucatán) is 97510

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Temax 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: 97510. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Temax ("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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#14 Other towns in the Municipality of Temax

  1. Carolina (- inhabitants)
  2. Cauaca (4 inhabitants)
  3. Chenché de las Torres (253 inhabitants)
  4. Chonkil (- inhabitants)
  5. Chucmichén (43 inhabitants)
  6. Pichichén (2 inhabitants)
  7. San Antonio Cámara (246 inhabitants)
  8. San José (- inhabitants)
  9. San Pedro (1 inhabitants)
  10. Santa Cruz (5 inhabitants)
  11. Santiago (11 inhabitants)
  12. Sucuná (- inhabitants)
  13. Temax (6472 inhabitants)