Tierra Colorada (Durango)

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The town of Tierra Colorada (Durango) belongs to the municipality of Mezquital. There are 97 inhabitants and it is 2,239 meters altitude. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #710 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Tierra Colorada, there is a percentage of 100% of indigenous population and 8% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Tierra Colorada? They are at the bottom of this page.

Do you want to locate the town of Tierra Colorada? You can find it at 79.6 kilometers, in direction Northwest, from the town of San Francisco del Mezquital, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Tierra Colorada through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

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

How to get to the town of Tierra Colorada in Durango? 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 Tierra Colorada.

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#2 The population of Tierra Colorada (Durango) is 97 inhabitants

Population data in Tierra Colorada (Durango)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020504797
20104
2005141529
Evolution of the population in Tierra Colorada: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Tierra Colorada:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):3.74-
Population coming from outside the State of Durango:0.00%-%
Illiterate population:27.84%-%
Illiterate population (men):14.43%-%
Illiterate population (women):13.40%-%
Schooling level:3.17-
Schooling level (men):3.72-
Schooling level (women):2.55-
Indigenous culture data in Tierra Colorada:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:100.00%-%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:73.20%-%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:45.36%-%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Tierra Colorada, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Durango, and in the country as a whole.

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

Unemployment, economy and housing data in Tierra Colorada:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:5.15%-%
Employed population over 12 years (men):8.51%-%
Employed population over 12 years (women):2.00%-%
Number of inhabited private housings:12-
Homes with electricity:33.33%-%
Homes with piped water:8.33%-%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:0.00%-%
Homes with a radio:8.33%-%
Homes with a television:0.00%-%
Homes with a refrigerator:0.00%-%
Homes with a washing machine:0.00%-%
Homes with a car:8.33%-%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:0.00%-%
Homes with landline telephone:0.00%-%
Homes with cell phones:8.33%-%
Homes with Internet:0.00%-%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Tierra Colorada (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Durango, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Tierra Colorada

With the satellite map of Tierra Colorada 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 Mezquital. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Tierra Colorada.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Tierra Colorada

Many people want to stay in the town of Tierra Colorada 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 Tierra Colorada

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Tierra Colorada? The list of the best places to visit in Tierra Colorada and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de Tierra Colorada para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro El Quemado (1741 meters): 19.3 km walk (322 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro Cola (2635 meters): 15.8 km walk (193 minutes), heading Northeast.
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Tierra Colorada?:
  • Las Laderas (21 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the East (2 minutes by car)
  • El Cordón (24 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the South (2 minutes by car)
  • Corpus (76 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the West (3 minutes by car)
  • Las Mesas (Entre Cerros) (10 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the South (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 Colorada (Durango)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town Tierra Colorada (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)131528
Youth (6-14 years)15722
Adults (15-59 years)222345
Elderly (60+ years)022

#7 Pictures of Tierra Colorada

Would you like to see what this town looks like and enjoy landscape pictures of Tierra Colorada? We have located on the Internet several beautiful images of places and locations nearby, so you can see the beauty of this Mexican town. Some are artistic pictures and others are simply panoramic pictures taken by amateurs and friends who simply like Tierra Colorada.

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#8 The Postal Code of Tierra Colorada (Durango) is 34985

Are you going to send a letter to Tierra Colorada? Do you have a friend in Tierra Colorada and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Tierra Colorada consists of the following 5 digits: 34985. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Tierra Colorada ("34") correspond to the state code of Durango, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.

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In the following links you can check the list of the best (and most beautiful) towns in Mexico and the State of Durango, by popular vote:
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#10 Other towns in the Municipality of Mezquital

  1. Arroyo del Gavilancillo (13 inhabitants)
  2. Cachantita (130 inhabitants)
  3. Cerro Agujerado (14 inhabitants)
  4. Cerro Blanco (29 inhabitants)
  5. Cerro de la Flecha (6 inhabitants)
  6. El Bajío (15 inhabitants)
  7. El Peñasco (Relices) (21 inhabitants)
  8. Entronque de Llano Grande (11 inhabitants)
  9. Jabalíes (42 inhabitants)
  10. La Ciénega (46 inhabitants)
  11. La Cieneguita (2 inhabitants)
  12. Las Palomas (15 inhabitants)
  13. Las Panchas (28 inhabitants)
  14. Los Picachos (100 inhabitants)
  15. Tierra Blanca (158 inhabitants)