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Zacateno (Veracruz)

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So you will learn about this incredible town of 36 inhabitants of Veracruz.

The town of Zacateno (Veracruz) belongs to the municipality of Chicontepec. There are 36 inhabitants and it is 556 meters altitude. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #195 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Zacateno, there is a percentage of 89% of indigenous population and 62% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Zacateno? They are at the bottom of this page.

Do you want to locate the town of Zacateno? You can find it at 2.7 kilometers, in direction West, from the town of Chicontepec de Tejeda, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Zacateno through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Zacateno? How to go? Map

What is the route to get to Zacateno (Veracruz)? Find out on this map the access to this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in and out to the icon

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#2 The population of Zacateno (Veracruz) is 36 inhabitants

Population data in Zacateno (Veracruz)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020	20	16	36
2010	22	22	44
2005	22	19	41

Evolution of the population in Zacateno: Total   Men   Women

Other demographic data in Zacateno:

	2020	2010
Fertility rate (children per woman):	3.24	4.55
Population coming from outside the State of Veracruz:	8.33%	9.09%
Illiterate population:	0.00%	4.55%
Illiterate population (men):	0.00%	4.55%
Illiterate population (women):	0.00%	4.55%
Schooling level:	8.14	7.35
Schooling level (men):	9.64	8.13
Schooling level (women):	7.18	6.67

Indigenous culture data in Zacateno:

	2020	2010
Percentage of indigenous population:	88.89%	100.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:	63.89%	77.27%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:	0.00%	2.27%

Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Zacateno, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Veracruz, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Zacateno:

	2020	2010
Employed population over 12 years:	50.00%	27.27%
Employed population over 12 years (men):	62.50%	54.55%
Employed population over 12 years (women):	40.00%	0.00%
Number of inhabited private housings:	13	9
Homes with electricity:	92.31%	88.89%
Homes with piped water:	69.23%	0.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:	0.00%	100.00%
Homes with a radio:	38.46%	77.78%
Homes with a television:	92.31%	77.78%
Homes with a refrigerator:	69.23%	88.89%
Homes with a washing machine:	0.00%	0.00%
Homes with a car:	0.00%	0.00%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:	0.00%	0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:	0.00%	0.00%
Homes with cell phones:	61.54%	0.00%
Homes with Internet:	0.00%	0.00%

Comparison of percentages of single persons in Zacateno (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Veracruz, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Zacateno

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

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Zacateno

Many people want to stay in the town of Zacateno 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:

• HOTEL DOS KAMINOS: 2 km away, direction Southeast (2 minutes by car)
• HOTEL PLAZA: 3 km away, direction Southeast (2 minutes by car)
• HOTEL MARIA LUISA: 3 km away, direction Southeast (2 minutes by car)
• CASA DE HUESPEDES RIVERA: 5 km away, direction East (4 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in Zacateno

Want to know what to see in Zacateno if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Zacateno.
Mountains in Zacateno for hiking and trails:

• Cerro Xixico (500 meters): 4.1 km walk (70 minutes), heading South.
• Cerro Xihuatetl (483 meters): 4.3 km walk (70 minutes), heading North.
• Cerro Pizontle (426 meters): 5.1 km walk (106 minutes), heading Northeast.
• Cerro Tzacapilo (606 meters): 5.1 km walk (88 minutes), heading Southwest.

Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Zacateno?:

• Cuamixtla (87 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the West (1 minutes by car)
• Chamola (158 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southwest (2 minutes by car)
• Lindero (15 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southwest (2 minutes by car)
• Tzicatipa (99 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southwest (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 Zacateno (Veracruz)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town Zacateno (inhabitants year 2020)

Age range	Number of women	Number of men	Total population
Infants (0-5 years)	2	2	4
Youth (6-14 years)	1	3	4
Adults (15-59 years)	11	10	21
Elderly (60+ years)	6	1	7

#7 Pictures of Zacateno

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