San Mateo Etlatongo
San Mateo Etlatongo is a municipality of
Oaxaca
with 1,239 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 2,041 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 7.9 years.
Total Population
1,239
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
606 / 633
48.9% / 51.1%
Schools
0
5 public,
0 private
Health
2
0 hospitals,
2 centers
Localities
10
Communities and settlements
Companies
51
Registered establishments
Demographics of San Mateo Etlatongo
Demographic structure of San Mateo Etlatongo according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 298 people under 15 years old (24.1%),
801 people of working age (64.6%)
and 140 elderly over 65 years old (11.3%).
0-14 years
298
24.1% of the population
15-64 years
801
64.6% - Working age
65+ years
140
11.3% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
54.7%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of San Mateo Etlatongo
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
53 |
43 |
96 |
7.7% |
| 5-9 years |
59 |
47 |
106 |
8.6% |
| 10-14 years |
50 |
46 |
96 |
7.7% |
| 15-19 years |
59 |
55 |
114 |
9.2% |
| 20-24 years |
47 |
55 |
102 |
8.2% |
| 25-29 years |
37 |
49 |
86 |
6.9% |
| 30-34 years |
29 |
46 |
75 |
6.1% |
| 35-39 years |
32 |
45 |
77 |
6.2% |
| 40-44 years |
39 |
39 |
78 |
6.3% |
| 45-49 years |
44 |
37 |
81 |
6.5% |
| 50-54 years |
38 |
32 |
70 |
5.6% |
| 55-59 years |
30 |
33 |
63 |
5.1% |
| 60-64 years |
27 |
28 |
55 |
4.4% |
| 65-69 years |
20 |
15 |
35 |
2.8% |
| 70-74 years |
12 |
16 |
28 |
2.3% |
| 75-79 years |
11 |
20 |
31 |
2.5% |
| 80-84 years |
9 |
10 |
19 |
1.5% |
| 85+ years |
10 |
17 |
27 |
2.2% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in San Mateo Etlatongo
Population Origin
Born in Another State
87
7%
Lived in Another State in 2015
51
Recent migration
Average Live Births
2.6
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
21
1.7% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
21
100% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Households
49
12.9% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
6
0.5% of the population
Men / Women
3 / 3
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Limitation
215
17.4%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
68 |
| Visual |
44 |
| Hearing |
22 |
| Speech |
9 |
| Mental |
12 |
Education in San Mateo Etlatongo
Literacy and Schooling
In San Mateo Etlatongo, 47 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(4700%),
while 41 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 7.9 years
(8.2 men, 7.7 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
13 |
28 |
41 |
4100% |
| Incomplete primary |
48 |
65 |
113 |
11300% |
| Complete primary |
108 |
143 |
251 |
25100% |
| Incomplete secondary |
13 |
7 |
20 |
2000% |
| Complete secondary |
142 |
128 |
270 |
27000% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
99 |
111 |
210 |
21000% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 13 |
| 6-11 years | 3 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 5 are public and
0 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in San Mateo Etlatongo
In San Mateo Etlatongo, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 517 people.
Of those, 514 are employed and 3 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 0.6%.
Total EAP
517
H: 330 /
M: 187
Employed Population
514
H: 328 /
M: 186
Unemployment Rate
0.6%
3 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
473
H: 138 /
M: 335
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
1,070 |
86.4% |
| IMSS |
91 |
7.3% |
| ISSSTE |
72 |
5.8% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
5 |
0.4% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
912 |
73.6% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
5 |
0.4% |
| Private insurance |
2 |
0.2% |
| Without health coverage |
169 |
13.6% |
Marital Status and Religion in San Mateo Etlatongo
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
571
57100%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
133
13300%
Households
Total Households
381
3.3 average occupants
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
1,012 |
81.7% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
58 |
4.7% |
| No religion |
169 |
13.6% |
Housing and Basic Services in San Mateo Etlatongo
San Mateo Etlatongo has 680 total dwellings,
of which 381 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 3.3 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
305 |
80.1% |
| Earthen floor |
75 |
19.7% |
| 1 bedroom |
202 |
53% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
178 |
46.7% |
| 1 room |
41 |
10.8% |
| 2 rooms |
108 |
28.3% |
| 3+ rooms |
231 |
60.6% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
99.7%
380 dwellings
Piped Water
98.2%
374 dwellings
With Drainage
54.1%
206 dwellings
All Services
53.8%
205 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
380 |
99.7% |
| Public water network |
374 |
98.2% |
| Hauled water |
229 |
60.1% |
| Other water source |
6 |
1.6% |
| With water tank |
204 |
53.5% |
| With cistern |
15 |
3.9% |
| With toilet |
255 |
66.9% |
| With latrine |
119 |
31.2% |
| With drainage |
206 |
54.1% |
| Without drainage |
174 |
45.7% |
| With all services |
205 |
53.8% |
Goods and Technology in San Mateo Etlatongo
Household equipment in San Mateo Etlatongo according to the 2020 Census.
35.4% of dwellings have internet
and 82.9% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
227 |
59.6% |
| Washing machine |
205 |
53.8% |
| Microwave oven |
37 |
9.7% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
88 |
23.1% |
| Motorcycle |
37 |
9.7% |
| Bicycle |
162 |
42.5% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
292 |
76.6% |
| Radio |
302 |
79.3% |
| Landline phone |
8 |
2.1% |
| Cell phone |
316 |
82.9% |
| Computer |
34 |
8.9% |
| Internet |
135 |
35.4% |
| Pay TV |
50 |
13.1% |
| Streaming platforms |
1 |
0.3% |
Technology Deprivation
No Landline or Cell Phone
59
15.5%
No Computer or Internet
238
62.5%
Companies and Economy in San Mateo Etlatongo
The main economic sectors of San Mateo Etlatongo are
Comercio al por menor with 20 establishments,
followed by Industrias manufactureras.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in San Mateo Etlatongo
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
San Mateo Etlatongo has a poverty rate of 79.4%
and extreme poverty of 20.1%.
Extreme Poverty
20.1%
229 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
18%
205 people
Vulnerable by Income
1.1%
13 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
1.6%
18 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
22.6% |
258 |
| Lack of access to health services |
5% |
57 |
| Lack of access to social security |
83.5% |
953 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
26.2% |
300 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
73.9% |
843 |
| Lack of access to food |
24.1% |
276 |
| Income below welfare line |
80.5% |
919 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
43.3% |
495 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
79.8% |
26.5% |
16.7% |
2.1% |
0 |
| 2015 |
79.4% |
20.1% |
18% |
1.6% |
0 |
Crime in San Mateo Etlatongo
In the last 12 months, 18 crimes were recorded in San Mateo Etlatongo.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/12 |
1 |
| 2025/10 |
1 |
| 2025/09 |
2 |
| 2025/07 |
1 |
| 2025/04 |
1 |
| 2025/03 |
1 |
| 2024/11 |
2 |
| 2024/06 |
1 |
| 2024/01 |
2 |
| 2023/10 |
2 |
| 2023/09 |
3 |
| 2023/06 |
1 |
Main Localities of San Mateo Etlatongo
| Locality |
Population |
Altitude (m) |
|
San Mateo Etlatongo
|
463 |
2,021 |
|
La Luz
|
267 |
2,040 |
|
San Antonio
|
242 |
2,049 |
|
San Isidro
|
119 |
2,038 |
|
Los Ángeles
|
85 |
2,022 |
|
Yusandodo
|
21 |
2,066 |
|
El Rosario
|
16 |
2,019 |
|
La Colorada
|
13 |
2,042 |
|
Los González
|
9 |
2,041 |
|
El Fresno
|
4 |
2,075 |
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