Cerro Azul
Cerro Azul is a municipality of
Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave
with 25,011 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 177 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 10.1 years.
Total Population
25,011
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
11,598 / 13,413
46.4% / 53.6%
Schools
0
60 public,
3 private
Health
18
3 hospitals,
14 centers
Localities
36
Communities and settlements
Companies
993
Registered establishments
Demographics of Cerro Azul
Demographic structure of Cerro Azul according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 5,469 people under 15 years old (21.9%),
15,922 people of working age (63.7%)
and 3,607 elderly over 65 years old (14.4%).
0-14 years
5,469
21.9% of the population
15-64 years
15,922
63.7% - Working age
65+ years
3,607
14.4% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
57%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Cerro Azul
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
753 |
765 |
1,518 |
6.1% |
| 5-9 years |
942 |
981 |
1,923 |
7.7% |
| 10-14 years |
1,012 |
1,016 |
2,028 |
8.1% |
| 15-19 years |
1,013 |
965 |
1,978 |
7.9% |
| 20-24 years |
746 |
782 |
1,528 |
6.1% |
| 25-29 years |
648 |
798 |
1,446 |
5.8% |
| 30-34 years |
703 |
898 |
1,601 |
6.4% |
| 35-39 years |
728 |
859 |
1,587 |
6.3% |
| 40-44 years |
621 |
877 |
1,498 |
6% |
| 45-49 years |
741 |
848 |
1,589 |
6.4% |
| 50-54 years |
771 |
988 |
1,759 |
7% |
| 55-59 years |
760 |
837 |
1,597 |
6.4% |
| 60-64 years |
623 |
716 |
1,339 |
5.4% |
| 65-69 years |
427 |
605 |
1,032 |
4.1% |
| 70-74 years |
412 |
541 |
953 |
3.8% |
| 75-79 years |
307 |
387 |
694 |
2.8% |
| 80-84 years |
216 |
294 |
510 |
2% |
| 85+ years |
169 |
249 |
418 |
1.7% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Cerro Azul
Population Origin
Born in State
21,838
87.3%
Born in Another State
3,124
12.5%
Lived in Another State in 2015
877
Recent migration
Average Live Births
2.2
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
338
1.4% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
337
99.7% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Monolingual
1
Does not speak Spanish
Indigenous Households
875
11.2% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
724
2.9% of the population
Men / Women
344 / 380
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Disability
1,910
7.6%
With Limitation
4,666
18.7%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
855 |
| Visual |
912 |
| Hearing |
467 |
| Speech |
252 |
| Mental |
365 |
Education in Cerro Azul
Literacy and Schooling
In Cerro Azul, 895 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(89500%),
while 866 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 10.1 years
(10.4 men, 9.8 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
301 |
565 |
866 |
86600% |
| Incomplete primary |
779 |
1,130 |
1,909 |
190900% |
| Complete primary |
901 |
1,459 |
2,360 |
236000% |
| Incomplete secondary |
228 |
196 |
424 |
42400% |
| Complete secondary |
1,955 |
2,113 |
4,068 |
406800% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
4,354 |
4,745 |
9,099 |
909900% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 373 |
| 6-11 years | 87 |
| 12-14 years | 45 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 60 are public and
3 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in Cerro Azul
In Cerro Azul, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 11,004 people.
Of those, 10,573 are employed and 431 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 3.9%.
Total EAP
11,004
H: 6,292 /
M: 4,712
Employed Population
10,573
H: 5,976 /
M: 4,597
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
431 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
9,702
H: 3,177 /
M: 6,525
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
18,821 |
75.3% |
| IMSS |
3,722 |
14.9% |
| ISSSTE |
2,582 |
10.3% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
20 |
0.1% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
4,742 |
19% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
7,587 |
30.3% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
27 |
0.1% |
| Private insurance |
171 |
0.7% |
| Other institution |
197 |
0.8% |
| Without health coverage |
6,168 |
24.7% |
Marital Status and Religion in Cerro Azul
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
10,853
1085300%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
3,046
304600%
Households
Total Households
7,804
3.2 average occupants
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
19,153 |
76.6% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
3,932 |
15.7% |
| Other religions |
2 |
0% |
| No religion |
1,898 |
7.6% |
Housing and Basic Services in Cerro Azul
Cerro Azul has 9,950 total dwellings,
of which 7,804 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 3.2 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
7,506 |
103.3% |
| Earthen floor |
253 |
3.5% |
| 1 bedroom |
2,939 |
40.4% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
4,822 |
66.4% |
| 1 room |
810 |
11.1% |
| 2 rooms |
1,286 |
17.7% |
| 3+ rooms |
5,665 |
78% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
105.3%
7,654 dwellings
Piped Water
104.2%
7,568 dwellings
With Drainage
101.4%
7,367 dwellings
All Services
99.6%
7,236 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
7,654 |
105.3% |
| Without electricity |
107 |
1.5% |
| Public water network |
7,568 |
104.2% |
| Hauled water |
7,268 |
100% |
| Other water source |
193 |
2.7% |
| With water tank |
5,417 |
74.6% |
| With cistern |
1,737 |
23.9% |
| With toilet |
7,314 |
100.7% |
| With latrine |
375 |
5.2% |
| With drainage |
7,367 |
101.4% |
| Without drainage |
394 |
5.4% |
| With all services |
7,236 |
99.6% |
| Without water, drainage or electricity |
54 |
0.7% |
Goods and Technology in Cerro Azul
Household equipment in Cerro Azul according to the 2020 Census.
49.9% of dwellings have internet
and 92.2% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
7,039 |
96.9% |
| Washing machine |
5,696 |
78.4% |
| Microwave oven |
3,117 |
42.9% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
3,428 |
47.2% |
| Motorcycle |
777 |
10.7% |
| Bicycle |
544 |
7.5% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
7,075 |
97.4% |
| Radio |
4,962 |
68.3% |
| Landline phone |
3,456 |
47.6% |
| Cell phone |
6,697 |
92.2% |
| Computer |
2,604 |
35.8% |
| Internet |
3,625 |
49.9% |
| Pay TV |
3,226 |
44.4% |
| Streaming platforms |
1,062 |
14.6% |
| Video game console |
528 |
7.3% |
Technology Deprivation
No Landline or Cell Phone
656
9%
No Computer or Internet
3,728
51.3%
Companies and Economy in Cerro Azul
The main economic sectors of Cerro Azul are
Comercio al por menor with 495 establishments,
followed by Otros servicios excepto actividades gubernamentales.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in Cerro Azul
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
Cerro Azul has a poverty rate of 50%
and extreme poverty of 8.2%.
Poverty
50%
13,142 people
Extreme Poverty
8.2%
2,160 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
27.4%
7,202 people
Vulnerable by Income
4.6%
1,214 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
17.9%
4,711 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
14.3% |
3,758 |
| Lack of access to health services |
17.3% |
4,541 |
| Lack of access to social security |
58.6% |
15,400 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
17.1% |
4,498 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
35.2% |
9,252 |
| Lack of access to food |
21.4% |
5,626 |
| Income below welfare line |
54.7% |
14,357 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
20.4% |
5,367 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
49% |
11% |
27.3% |
19.7% |
0 |
| 2015 |
50% |
8.2% |
27.4% |
17.9% |
0 |
Crime in Cerro Azul
In the last 12 months, 143 crimes were recorded in Cerro Azul.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/12 |
15 |
| 2025/11 |
9 |
| 2025/10 |
14 |
| 2025/09 |
12 |
| 2025/08 |
13 |
| 2025/07 |
17 |
| 2025/06 |
11 |
| 2025/05 |
9 |
| 2025/04 |
12 |
| 2025/03 |
14 |
| 2025/02 |
8 |
| 2025/01 |
9 |
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