Tlacolula de Matamoros
Tlacolula de Matamoros is a municipality of
Oaxaca
with 30,254 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 1,615 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 9.2 years.
Total Population
30,254
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
14,385 / 15,869
47.5% / 52.5%
Schools
0
45 public,
11 private
Health
20
3 hospitals,
13 centers
Localities
40
Communities and settlements
Companies
2,267
Registered establishments
Demographics of Tlacolula de Matamoros
Demographic structure of Tlacolula de Matamoros according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 8,079 people under 15 years old (26.7%),
19,868 people of working age (65.7%)
and 2,303 elderly over 65 years old (7.6%).
0-14 years
8,079
26.7% of the population
15-64 years
19,868
65.7% - Working age
65+ years
2,303
7.6% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
52.3%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Tlacolula de Matamoros
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
1,298 |
1,393 |
2,691 |
8.9% |
| 5-9 years |
1,372 |
1,337 |
2,709 |
9% |
| 10-14 years |
1,383 |
1,296 |
2,679 |
8.9% |
| 15-19 years |
1,177 |
1,274 |
2,451 |
8.1% |
| 20-24 years |
1,021 |
1,101 |
2,122 |
7% |
| 25-29 years |
1,076 |
1,279 |
2,355 |
7.8% |
| 30-34 years |
1,156 |
1,375 |
2,531 |
8.4% |
| 35-39 years |
1,306 |
1,448 |
2,754 |
9.1% |
| 40-44 years |
1,097 |
1,208 |
2,305 |
7.6% |
| 45-49 years |
878 |
948 |
1,826 |
6% |
| 50-54 years |
632 |
771 |
1,403 |
4.6% |
| 55-59 years |
469 |
590 |
1,059 |
3.5% |
| 60-64 years |
458 |
604 |
1,062 |
3.5% |
| 65-69 years |
358 |
394 |
752 |
2.5% |
| 70-74 years |
231 |
300 |
531 |
1.8% |
| 75-79 years |
201 |
213 |
414 |
1.4% |
| 80-84 years |
139 |
173 |
312 |
1% |
| 85+ years |
132 |
162 |
294 |
1% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Tlacolula de Matamoros
Population Origin
Born in State
27,145
89.7%
Born in Another State
2,748
9.1%
Lived in Another State in 2015
1,121
Recent migration
Average Live Births
1.9
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
5,866
19.4% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
5,654
96.4% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Monolingual
157
Does not speak Spanish
Indigenous Households
10,659
127.6% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
888
2.9% of the population
Men / Women
483 / 405
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Disability
1,889
6.2%
With Limitation
4,772
15.8%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
832 |
| Visual |
837 |
| Hearing |
387 |
| Speech |
276 |
| Mental |
337 |
Education in Tlacolula de Matamoros
Literacy and Schooling
In Tlacolula de Matamoros, 1,432 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(143200%),
while 1,185 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 9.2 years
(9.4 men, 9.1 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
401 |
784 |
1,185 |
118500% |
| Incomplete primary |
1,196 |
1,481 |
2,677 |
267700% |
| Complete primary |
1,505 |
1,782 |
3,287 |
328700% |
| Incomplete secondary |
518 |
379 |
897 |
89700% |
| Complete secondary |
2,392 |
2,478 |
4,870 |
487000% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
3,982 |
4,585 |
8,567 |
856700% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 509 |
| 6-11 years | 85 |
| 12-14 years | 118 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 45 are public and
11 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in Tlacolula de Matamoros
In Tlacolula de Matamoros, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 15,241 people.
Of those, 15,054 are employed and 187 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 1.2%.
Total EAP
15,241
H: 8,153 /
M: 7,088
Employed Population
15,054
H: 8,018 /
M: 7,036
Unemployment Rate
1.2%
187 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
8,036
H: 2,513 /
M: 5,523
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
17,774 |
58.7% |
| IMSS |
8,062 |
26.6% |
| ISSSTE |
2,285 |
7.6% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
64 |
0.2% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
416 |
1.4% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
5,207 |
17.2% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
1,580 |
5.2% |
| Private insurance |
372 |
1.2% |
| Other institution |
181 |
0.6% |
| Without health coverage |
12,412 |
41% |
Marital Status and Religion in Tlacolula de Matamoros
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
12,983
1298300%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
2,927
292700%
Households
Total Households
8,356
3.5 average occupants
Female-headed
2,616
31.3%
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
22,175 |
73.3% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
4,846 |
16% |
| Other religions |
36 |
0.1% |
| No religion |
3,121 |
10.3% |
Housing and Basic Services in Tlacolula de Matamoros
Tlacolula de Matamoros has 14,770 total dwellings,
of which 8,362 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 3.5 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
7,241 |
87.6% |
| Earthen floor |
1,100 |
13.3% |
| 1 bedroom |
2,529 |
30.6% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
5,812 |
70.3% |
| 1 room |
415 |
5% |
| 2 rooms |
1,262 |
15.3% |
| 3+ rooms |
6,664 |
80.6% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
99.2%
8,205 dwellings
Piped Water
94.4%
7,809 dwellings
With Drainage
93.8%
7,754 dwellings
All Services
90.6%
7,490 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
8,205 |
99.2% |
| Without electricity |
136 |
1.6% |
| Public water network |
7,809 |
94.4% |
| Hauled water |
6,032 |
73% |
| Other water source |
532 |
6.4% |
| With water tank |
6,880 |
83.2% |
| With cistern |
2,071 |
25% |
| With toilet |
7,431 |
89.9% |
| With latrine |
843 |
10.2% |
| With drainage |
7,754 |
93.8% |
| Without drainage |
587 |
7.1% |
| With all services |
7,490 |
90.6% |
| Without water, drainage or electricity |
75 |
0.9% |
Goods and Technology in Tlacolula de Matamoros
Household equipment in Tlacolula de Matamoros according to the 2020 Census.
39.5% of dwellings have internet
and 92.1% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
7,015 |
84.8% |
| Washing machine |
4,733 |
57.2% |
| Microwave oven |
2,602 |
31.5% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
2,649 |
32% |
| Motorcycle |
844 |
10.2% |
| Bicycle |
2,661 |
32.2% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
6,837 |
82.7% |
| Radio |
5,639 |
68.2% |
| Landline phone |
1,792 |
21.7% |
| Cell phone |
7,612 |
92.1% |
| Computer |
2,767 |
33.5% |
| Internet |
3,262 |
39.5% |
| Pay TV |
2,711 |
32.8% |
| Streaming platforms |
727 |
8.8% |
| Video game console |
480 |
5.8% |
Technology Deprivation
No Landline or Cell Phone
497
6%
No Computer or Internet
4,360
52.7%
Companies and Economy in Tlacolula de Matamoros
The main economic sectors of Tlacolula de Matamoros are
Comercio al por menor with 1,196 establishments,
followed by Otros servicios excepto actividades gubernamentales.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in Tlacolula de Matamoros
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
Tlacolula de Matamoros has a poverty rate of 50.7%
and extreme poverty of 10.9%.
Poverty
50.7%
11,050 people
Extreme Poverty
10.9%
2,387 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
28.3%
6,169 people
Vulnerable by Income
3.3%
712 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
17.8%
3,885 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
24% |
5,243 |
| Lack of access to health services |
37.4% |
8,152 |
| Lack of access to social security |
72.6% |
15,842 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
8.4% |
1,841 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
40.4% |
8,820 |
| Lack of access to food |
24.3% |
5,304 |
| Income below welfare line |
53.9% |
11,762 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
17.4% |
3,804 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
47.5% |
11.8% |
35.6% |
14.5% |
0 |
| 2015 |
50.7% |
10.9% |
28.3% |
17.8% |
0 |
Crime in Tlacolula de Matamoros
In the last 12 months, 599 crimes were recorded in Tlacolula de Matamoros.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/12 |
49 |
| 2025/11 |
38 |
| 2025/10 |
44 |
| 2025/09 |
49 |
| 2025/08 |
38 |
| 2025/07 |
36 |
| 2025/06 |
60 |
| 2025/05 |
65 |
| 2025/04 |
46 |
| 2025/03 |
44 |
| 2025/02 |
67 |
| 2025/01 |
63 |
Main Localities of Tlacolula de Matamoros
| Locality |
Population |
Altitude (m) |
|
Tlacolula de Matamoros
|
15,298 |
1,622 |
|
Ciudad Yagul [Fraccionamiento]
|
6,492 |
1,668 |
|
Rancho Valle del Lago [Fraccionamiento]
|
2,280 |
1,603 |
|
Dainzú [Fraccionamiento]
|
1,577 |
1,603 |
|
San Marcos Tlapazola
|
935 |
1,754 |
|
Tanivet [Centro Penitenciario Femenil]
|
826 |
1,627 |
|
San Luis del Río
|
526 |
960 |
|
26 de Septiembre [Colonia]
|
376 |
1,614 |
|
Lomas de Santa Ana [Colonia]
|
341 |
1,623 |
|
Tanivé
|
278 |
1,641 |
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