Tierra Blanca (Oaxaca)

The most complete information about the small village of Tierra Blanca (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.

Did you know that this town in Oaxaca has 122 inhabitants?

The town of Tierra Blanca (Oaxaca) belongs to the municipality of Santa María Colotepec. There are 122 inhabitants and it is 46 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Mazunte is 61 minutes away by car (59 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #36 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Tierra Blanca, 26% of the population over 12 years is single and 17% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.

Do you want to locate the town of Tierra Blanca? You can find it at 15.5 kilometers, in direction Northeast, from the town of Brisas de Zicatela, which has the largest population within the municipality. And with respect to Santa María Colotepec, which is the capital of the municipality, it is located at East, at 19.0 kilometers. To enjoy the town of Tierra Blanca through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Tierra Blanca? How to go? Map

What is the route to get to Tierra Blanca (Oaxaca)? Find out on this map the access to this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in and out to the icon Map marker

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#2 The population of Tierra Blanca (Oaxaca) is 122 inhabitants

Population data in Tierra Blanca (Oaxaca)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20205567122
2010435497
2005373976
Evolution of the population in Tierra Blanca: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Tierra Blanca:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.21.85
Population coming from outside the State of Oaxaca:1.64%0.00%
Illiterate population:5.74%5.15%
Illiterate population (men):2.46%1.85%
Illiterate population (women):3.28%9.30%
Schooling level:8.177.53
Schooling level (men):8.487.79
Schooling level (women):7.787.19
Indigenous culture data in Tierra Blanca:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:18.03%5.15%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:7.38%3.09%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.82%1.03%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Tierra Blanca, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Oaxaca, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Tierra Blanca:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:40.98%35.05%
Employed population over 12 years (men):62.69%50.00%
Employed population over 12 years (women):14.55%16.28%
Number of inhabited private housings:3020
Homes with electricity:90.00%84.21%
Homes with piped water:60.00%0.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:90.00%94.74%
Homes with a radio:43.33%57.89%
Homes with a television:46.67%57.89%
Homes with a refrigerator:76.67%63.16%
Homes with a washing machine:50.00%26.32%
Homes with a car:60.00%36.84%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:10.00%15.79%
Homes with landline telephone:3.33%31.58%
Homes with cell phones:80.00%21.05%
Homes with Internet:16.67%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Tierra Blanca (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Oaxaca, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Tierra Blanca

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Tierra Blanca, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Santa María Colotepec. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Tierra Blanca.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Tierra Blanca

It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of Tierra Blanca, but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to Tierra Blanca so you can contact them:

#5 What to do in Tierra Blanca

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Tierra Blanca? The list of the best places to visit in Tierra Blanca and nearby locations.
Mountains in Tierra Blanca for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro Piedra Blanca (287 meters): 10.3 km walk (135 minutes), heading North.
  • Cerro Grande (446 meters): 12.5 km walk (160 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro Palma Sola (675 meters): 12.3 km walk (185 minutes), heading North.
Magical Towns near Tierra Blanca to discover the Mexican culture:
  • Mazunte (Oaxaca): Don't miss "Playa Rinconcito", 61 km, heading East (59 minutes by car)
Other towns near Tierra Blanca:
  • Rancho Dorado (7 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southeast (2 minutes by car)
  • Río Valdeflores (272 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the East (4 minutes by car)
  • El Rosedalito (25 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the North (4 minutes by car)
  • Barrio la Culebra (86 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the East (4 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 Tierra Blanca (Oaxaca)

In Tierra Blanca 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 Tierra Blanca, 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.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Tierra Blanca (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)81119
Youth (6-14 years)101020
Adults (15-59 years)354277
Elderly (60+ years)246

#7 Pictures of Tierra Blanca

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

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#8 The Postal Code of Tierra Blanca (Oaxaca) is 70937

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Tierra Blanca 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: 70937. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Tierra Blanca ("70") correspond to the State of Oaxaca, 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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#10 Other towns in the Municipality of Santa María Colotepec

  1. Arroyo del Bajo (178 inhabitants)
  2. Barra de Navidad (972 inhabitants)
  3. Cerro de la Olla (57 inhabitants)
  4. Colonia Nuevo Amanecer San Jacinto (381 inhabitants)
  5. El Malucano (273 inhabitants)
  6. El Tecomate (65 inhabitants)
  7. Emiliano Zapata (912 inhabitants)
  8. Junta de Corrientes (46 inhabitants)
  9. La Toma (104 inhabitants)
  10. Laguna Encantada (- inhabitants)
  11. Loma Bonita (336 inhabitants)
  12. Los Reyes (147 inhabitants)
  13. Palma Sola (111 inhabitants)
  14. Rancho Dorado (7 inhabitants)
  15. Valdeflores Segunda Sección (271 inhabitants)