Torija (San Baltazar Torija)

Learn about large village of Torija (San Baltazar Torija) through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 1,547 inhabitants of the State of Puebla

The town of Torija (San Baltazar Torija) belongs to the municipality of Cuautinchán (State of Puebla). There are 1,547 inhabitants and it is 2,153 meters altitude. The Magical Town of San Pedro Cholula is 42 minutes away by car (42 km). It is the most populated town in the position #3 of the whole municipality.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Torija (San Baltazar Torija), 83% of the inhabitants are catholic and 52% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

To locate this beautiful town inside the municipality, you must know that Torija (San Baltazar Torija) is located at 9.4 kilometers (in direction West) from the locality of Almoloya (San Jerónimo Almoloya), which is the one that has more inhabitants inside the municipality. Also, from the capital of the municipality (Cuautinchán) it is at 9.8 kilometers in direction West. With our webpage and with our satelital map that you can find below, you can know where is and visit the surroundings of Torija (San Baltazar Torija).

#1 Where is Torija (San Baltazar Torija)? How to go? Map

Location map of Torija (San Baltazar Torija) in Puebla: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Torija (San Baltazar Torija), which is marked with the following symbol Map marker

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#2 The population of Torija (San Baltazar Torija) (Puebla) is 1,547 inhabitants

Population data in Torija (San Baltazar Torija)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20207567911547
20105395371076
2005337355692
Evolution of the population in Torija (San Baltazar Torija): Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Torija (San Baltazar Torija):
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.445.59
Population coming from outside the State of Puebla:10.47%8.46%
Illiterate population:3.75%6.88%
Illiterate population (men):1.81%5.59%
Illiterate population (women):1.94%8.16%
Schooling level:8.066.52
Schooling level (men):8.116.53
Schooling level (women):8.016.51
Indigenous culture data in Torija (San Baltazar Torija):
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:10.02%7.16%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:3.75%3.25%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Torija (San Baltazar Torija), compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Puebla, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Torija (San Baltazar Torija):
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:41.56%33.46%
Employed population over 12 years (men):50.57%47.11%
Employed population over 12 years (women):32.14%19.85%
Number of inhabited private housings:373318
Homes with electricity:96.78%95.90%
Homes with piped water:69.71%45.90%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:91.96%85.66%
Homes with a radio:76.94%75.00%
Homes with a television:87.13%88.93%
Homes with a refrigerator:69.44%55.33%
Homes with a washing machine:51.74%36.07%
Homes with a car:31.37%26.23%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:14.21%6.97%
Homes with landline telephone:1.61%7.38%
Homes with cell phones:87.94%65.57%
Homes with Internet:16.09%1.23%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Torija (San Baltazar Torija) (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Puebla, and with the total for the country.

#3 Satellite photo of Torija (San Baltazar Torija)

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Torija (San Baltazar Torija), to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Cuautinchán. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Torija (San Baltazar Torija).



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Torija (San Baltazar Torija)

Many people want to stay in the town of Torija (San Baltazar Torija) 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 Torija (San Baltazar Torija)

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Torija (San Baltazar Torija)? The list of the best places to visit in Torija (San Baltazar Torija) and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de Torija (San Baltazar Torija) para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro Cuanalapa (2171 meters): 1.2 km walk (19 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro Miquis (2244 meters): 3.1 km walk (46 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro Tepeuyolo (2161 meters): 4.1 km walk (61 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro Tecaltzi (2135 meters): 4.3 km walk (60 minutes), heading East.
Magical Towns to visit when in Torija (San Baltazar Torija):
  • San Pedro Cholula (Puebla): Don't miss "Gran Pirámide de Cholula", 42 km, heading Northwest (42 minutes by car)
  • Atlixco (Puebla): Don't miss "Mirador Cerro de San Miguel", 76 km, heading West (55 minutes by car)
Other towns near Torija (San Baltazar Torija):
  • El Jag�ey (45 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the North (1 minutes by car)
  • La Lobera (35 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the North (1 minutes by car)
  • Tlalcorral (11 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the North (1 minutes by car)
  • El Granado (45 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northwest (2 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 Torija (San Baltazar Torija) (Puebla)

In Torija (San Baltazar Torija) 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 Torija (San Baltazar Torija), 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.

Population pyramid of Torija (San Baltazar Torija)
Data of the age pyramid of the town Torija (San Baltazar Torija) (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)85111196
Youth (6-14 years)139157296
Adults (15-59 years)480467947
Elderly (60+ years)5256108

#7 Pictures of Torija (San Baltazar Torija)

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

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  3. Astepec (5 inhabitants)
  4. Buenavista (148 inhabitants)
  5. Cuautinchán (2879 inhabitants)
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  8. El Carril (26 inhabitants)
  9. El Chilar (26 inhabitants)
  10. El Granado (45 inhabitants)
  11. José María Morelos (477 inhabitants)
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  13. San José (Colonia del Piojo) (200 inhabitants)
  14. Totoquetzale (13 inhabitants)
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