Terrenate
Terrenate is a municipality of
Tlaxcala
with 15,475 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 2,758 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 7.9 years.
Total Population
15,475
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
7,684 / 7,791
49.7% / 50.3%
Schools
0
40 public,
0 private
Health
11
0 hospitals,
11 centers
Localities
47
Communities and settlements
Companies
551
Registered establishments
Demographics of Terrenate
Demographic structure of Terrenate according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 4,760 people under 15 years old (30.8%),
9,600 people of working age (62%)
and 1,105 elderly over 65 years old (7.1%).
0-14 years
4,760
30.8% of the population
15-64 years
9,600
62% - Working age
65+ years
1,105
7.1% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
61.1%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Terrenate
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
841 |
770 |
1,611 |
10.4% |
| 5-9 years |
763 |
775 |
1,538 |
9.9% |
| 10-14 years |
804 |
807 |
1,611 |
10.4% |
| 15-19 years |
793 |
749 |
1,542 |
10% |
| 20-24 years |
605 |
619 |
1,224 |
7.9% |
| 25-29 years |
564 |
598 |
1,162 |
7.5% |
| 30-34 years |
549 |
586 |
1,135 |
7.3% |
| 35-39 years |
485 |
561 |
1,046 |
6.8% |
| 40-44 years |
471 |
494 |
965 |
6.2% |
| 45-49 years |
359 |
417 |
776 |
5% |
| 50-54 years |
349 |
337 |
686 |
4.4% |
| 55-59 years |
288 |
310 |
598 |
3.9% |
| 60-64 years |
243 |
223 |
466 |
3% |
| 65-69 years |
173 |
172 |
345 |
2.2% |
| 70-74 years |
143 |
111 |
254 |
1.6% |
| 75-79 years |
114 |
111 |
225 |
1.5% |
| 80-84 years |
74 |
63 |
137 |
0.9% |
| 85+ years |
61 |
83 |
144 |
0.9% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Terrenate
Population Origin
Born in State
14,333
92.6%
Born in Another State
1,063
6.9%
Lived in Another State in 2015
313
Recent migration
Average Live Births
2.6
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
41
0.3% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
41
100% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Households
120
3.2% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
127
0.8% of the population
Men / Women
59 / 68
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Limitation
1,776
11.5%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
303 |
| Visual |
255 |
| Hearing |
130 |
| Speech |
130 |
| Mental |
109 |
Education in Terrenate
Literacy and Schooling
In Terrenate, 807 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(80700%),
while 729 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 7.9 years
(7.9 men, 7.9 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
314 |
415 |
729 |
72900% |
| Incomplete primary |
681 |
577 |
1,258 |
125800% |
| Complete primary |
1,087 |
1,033 |
2,120 |
212000% |
| Incomplete secondary |
175 |
112 |
287 |
28700% |
| Complete secondary |
1,688 |
2,032 |
3,720 |
372000% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
1,112 |
1,052 |
2,164 |
216400% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 385 |
| 6-11 years | 53 |
| 12-14 years | 65 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 40 are public and
0 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in Terrenate
In Terrenate, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 6,499 people.
Of those, 6,390 are employed and 109 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 1.7%.
Total EAP
6,499
H: 4,505 /
M: 1,994
Employed Population
6,390
H: 4,410 /
M: 1,980
Unemployment Rate
1.7%
109 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
5,134
H: 1,216 /
M: 3,918
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
12,780 |
82.6% |
| IMSS |
1,947 |
12.6% |
| ISSSTE |
223 |
1.4% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
8 |
0.1% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
66 |
0.4% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
10,462 |
67.6% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
24 |
0.2% |
| Private insurance |
29 |
0.2% |
| Other institution |
65 |
0.4% |
| Without health coverage |
2,677 |
17.3% |
Marital Status and Religion in Terrenate
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
7,103
710300%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
814
81400%
Households
Total Households
3,773
4.1 average occupants
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
14,410 |
93.1% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
330 |
2.1% |
| Other religions |
1 |
0% |
| No religion |
716 |
4.6% |
Housing and Basic Services in Terrenate
Terrenate has 4,655 total dwellings,
of which 3,774 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 4.1 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
3,713 |
98.7% |
| Earthen floor |
52 |
1.4% |
| 1 bedroom |
1,314 |
34.9% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
2,451 |
65.2% |
| 1 room |
192 |
5.1% |
| 2 rooms |
719 |
19.1% |
| 3+ rooms |
2,854 |
75.9% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
98.7%
3,712 dwellings
Piped Water
99.3%
3,734 dwellings
With Drainage
96.9%
3,644 dwellings
All Services
95.9%
3,608 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
3,712 |
98.7% |
| Without electricity |
53 |
1.4% |
| Public water network |
3,734 |
99.3% |
| Hauled water |
3,539 |
94.1% |
| Other water source |
31 |
0.8% |
| With water tank |
3,173 |
84.4% |
| With cistern |
1,188 |
31.6% |
| With toilet |
3,580 |
95.2% |
| With latrine |
76 |
2% |
| With drainage |
3,644 |
96.9% |
| Without drainage |
121 |
3.2% |
| With all services |
3,608 |
95.9% |
| Without water, drainage or electricity |
14 |
0.4% |
Goods and Technology in Terrenate
Household equipment in Terrenate according to the 2020 Census.
10.8% of dwellings have internet
and 78.1% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
2,490 |
66.2% |
| Washing machine |
1,726 |
45.9% |
| Microwave oven |
585 |
15.6% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
1,148 |
30.5% |
| Motorcycle |
125 |
3.3% |
| Bicycle |
432 |
11.5% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
3,452 |
91.8% |
| Radio |
2,633 |
70% |
| Landline phone |
367 |
9.8% |
| Cell phone |
2,937 |
78.1% |
| Computer |
337 |
9% |
| Internet |
405 |
10.8% |
| Pay TV |
1,835 |
48.8% |
| Streaming platforms |
20 |
0.5% |
| Video game console |
35 |
0.9% |
Technology Deprivation
No Landline or Cell Phone
716
19%
No Computer or Internet
3,191
84.8%
Companies and Economy in Terrenate
The main economic sectors of Terrenate are
Comercio al por menor with 375 establishments,
followed by Otros servicios excepto actividades gubernamentales.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in Terrenate
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
Terrenate has a poverty rate of 70.5%
and extreme poverty of 7.5%.
Poverty
70.5%
7,287 people
Extreme Poverty
7.5%
779 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
20%
2,066 people
Vulnerable by Income
5.2%
541 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
4.3%
442 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
21.7% |
2,245 |
| Lack of access to health services |
11% |
1,133 |
| Lack of access to social security |
83.3% |
8,607 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
11% |
1,136 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
15.6% |
1,613 |
| Lack of access to food |
21.4% |
2,209 |
| Income below welfare line |
75.7% |
7,827 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
28.8% |
2,980 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
76.2% |
12% |
18.7% |
2.2% |
0 |
| 2015 |
70.5% |
7.5% |
20% |
4.3% |
0 |
Crime in Terrenate
In the last 12 months, 16 crimes were recorded in Terrenate.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/12 |
1 |
| 2025/10 |
1 |
| 2025/06 |
1 |
| 2025/05 |
1 |
| 2024/10 |
2 |
| 2024/09 |
3 |
| 2024/07 |
1 |
| 2024/04 |
1 |
| 2024/03 |
1 |
| 2024/01 |
1 |
| 2023/12 |
2 |
| 2023/11 |
1 |
Main Localities of Terrenate
| Locality |
Population |
Altitude (m) |
|
Terrenate
|
5,643 |
2,682 |
|
Toluca de Guadalupe
|
3,659 |
2,638 |
|
Nicolás Bravo
|
1,962 |
2,499 |
|
San José Villarreal
|
1,418 |
3,079 |
|
Guadalupe Victoria
|
1,077 |
2,524 |
|
El Capulín [Colonia]
|
557 |
2,737 |
|
Los Ameles (Acolco)
|
285 |
2,665 |
|
La Caldera
|
184 |
2,856 |
|
El Rincón [Ranchería]
|
98 |
2,877 |
|
Cortesco
|
70 |
2,722 |
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