Candela
Candela is a municipality of
Coahuila de Zaragoza
with 1,643 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 506 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 7.7 years.
Total Population
1,643
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
843 / 800
51.3% / 48.7%
Schools
0
7 public,
0 private
Health
3
0 hospitals,
3 centers
Localities
6
Communities and settlements
Companies
67
Registered establishments
Demographics of Candela
Demographic structure of Candela according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 457 people under 15 years old (27.8%),
975 people of working age (59.3%)
and 211 elderly over 65 years old (12.8%).
0-14 years
457
27.8% of the population
15-64 years
975
59.3% - Working age
65+ years
211
12.8% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
68.5%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Candela
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
73 |
74 |
147 |
8.9% |
| 5-9 years |
87 |
67 |
154 |
9.4% |
| 10-14 years |
92 |
64 |
156 |
9.5% |
| 15-19 years |
73 |
72 |
145 |
8.8% |
| 20-24 years |
52 |
45 |
97 |
5.9% |
| 25-29 years |
33 |
41 |
74 |
4.5% |
| 30-34 years |
39 |
46 |
85 |
5.2% |
| 35-39 years |
48 |
53 |
101 |
6.1% |
| 40-44 years |
46 |
41 |
87 |
5.3% |
| 45-49 years |
56 |
64 |
120 |
7.3% |
| 50-54 years |
43 |
51 |
94 |
5.7% |
| 55-59 years |
37 |
47 |
84 |
5.1% |
| 60-64 years |
53 |
35 |
88 |
5.4% |
| 65-69 years |
29 |
30 |
59 |
3.6% |
| 70-74 years |
29 |
26 |
55 |
3.3% |
| 75-79 years |
20 |
16 |
36 |
2.2% |
| 80-84 years |
20 |
16 |
36 |
2.2% |
| 85+ years |
13 |
12 |
25 |
1.5% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Candela
Population Origin
Born in State
1,324
80.6%
Born in Another State
302
18.4%
Lived in Another State in 2015
68
Recent migration
Average Live Births
2.7
Per woman (12+ years)
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
14
0.9% of the population
Men / Women
7 / 7
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Limitation
202
12.3%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
36 |
| Visual |
44 |
| Hearing |
14 |
| Speech |
8 |
| Mental |
14 |
Education in Candela
Literacy and Schooling
In Candela, 88 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(8800%),
while 113 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 7.7 years
(7.5 men, 7.9 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
61 |
52 |
113 |
11300% |
| Incomplete primary |
73 |
71 |
144 |
14400% |
| Complete primary |
143 |
123 |
266 |
26600% |
| Incomplete secondary |
11 |
13 |
24 |
2400% |
| Complete secondary |
149 |
164 |
313 |
31300% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
129 |
143 |
272 |
27200% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 45 |
| 6-11 years | 24 |
| 12-14 years | 17 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 7 are public and
0 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in Candela
In Candela, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 523 people.
Of those, 472 are employed and 51 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 9.8%.
Total EAP
523
H: 399 /
M: 124
Employed Population
472
H: 353 /
M: 119
Unemployment Rate
9.8%
51 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
754
H: 244 /
M: 510
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
1,329 |
80.9% |
| IMSS |
327 |
19.9% |
| ISSSTE |
213 |
13% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
35 |
2.1% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
3 |
0.2% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
651 |
39.6% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
10 |
0.6% |
| Private insurance |
38 |
2.3% |
| Other institution |
56 |
3.4% |
| Without health coverage |
309 |
18.8% |
Marital Status and Religion in Candela
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
744
74400%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
138
13800%
Households
Total Households
471
3.5 average occupants
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
1,409 |
85.8% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
122 |
7.4% |
| Other religions |
1 |
0.1% |
| No religion |
105 |
6.4% |
Housing and Basic Services in Candela
Candela has 1,028 total dwellings,
of which 471 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 3.5 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
468 |
100.9% |
| Earthen floor |
2 |
0.4% |
| 1 bedroom |
146 |
31.5% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
324 |
69.8% |
| 1 room |
7 |
1.5% |
| 2 rooms |
58 |
12.5% |
| 3+ rooms |
405 |
87.3% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
100.9%
468 dwellings
Piped Water
100.4%
466 dwellings
With Drainage
98.5%
457 dwellings
All Services
97.8%
454 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
468 |
100.9% |
| Without electricity |
2 |
0.4% |
| Public water network |
466 |
100.4% |
| Hauled water |
393 |
84.7% |
| Other water source |
4 |
0.9% |
| With water tank |
306 |
65.9% |
| With cistern |
30 |
6.5% |
| With toilet |
445 |
95.9% |
| With latrine |
20 |
4.3% |
| With drainage |
457 |
98.5% |
| Without drainage |
13 |
2.8% |
| With all services |
454 |
97.8% |
| Without water, drainage or electricity |
1 |
0.2% |
Goods and Technology in Candela
Household equipment in Candela according to the 2020 Census.
15.5% of dwellings have internet
and 92% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
453 |
97.6% |
| Washing machine |
412 |
88.8% |
| Microwave oven |
271 |
58.4% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
303 |
65.3% |
| Motorcycle |
30 |
6.5% |
| Bicycle |
157 |
33.8% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
440 |
94.8% |
| Radio |
291 |
62.7% |
| Landline phone |
85 |
18.3% |
| Cell phone |
427 |
92% |
| Computer |
73 |
15.7% |
| Internet |
72 |
15.5% |
| Pay TV |
386 |
83.2% |
| Streaming platforms |
15 |
3.2% |
| Video game console |
11 |
2.4% |
Technology Deprivation
No Landline or Cell Phone
29
6.3%
No Computer or Internet
368
79.3%
Companies and Economy in Candela
The main economic sectors of Candela are
Comercio al por menor with 32 establishments,
followed by Otros servicios excepto actividades gubernamentales.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in Candela
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
Candela has a poverty rate of 14.1%
and extreme poverty of 2.3%.
Extreme Poverty
2.3%
39 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
67.6%
1,167 people
Vulnerable by Income
1.1%
19 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
17.2%
297 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
26.2% |
453 |
| Lack of access to health services |
16.4% |
283 |
| Lack of access to social security |
68.4% |
1,182 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
8% |
139 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
8.4% |
145 |
| Lack of access to food |
13.3% |
229 |
| Income below welfare line |
15.3% |
264 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
5.5% |
94 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
61.1% |
14.9% |
22.9% |
8.6% |
0 |
| 2015 |
14.1% |
2.3% |
67.6% |
17.2% |
0 |
Crime in Candela
In the last 12 months, 38 crimes were recorded in Candela.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/11 |
1 |
| 2025/10 |
1 |
| 2025/09 |
1 |
| 2025/08 |
1 |
| 2025/07 |
4 |
| 2025/06 |
5 |
| 2025/05 |
6 |
| 2025/04 |
8 |
| 2025/03 |
1 |
| 2025/02 |
3 |
| 2025/01 |
1 |
| 2024/12 |
6 |
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