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Santa María del Oro

Nayarit, Mexico · North America

About Santa María del Oro

Santa María del Oro sits on the route: 5 minutes from Zapotanito.

Santa María del Oro is a town located in Nayarit, Mexico. With a population of 4,482, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Santa María del Oro sits in Mexico, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Mazatlan time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Santa María del Oro to your route.

About Santa María del Oro

Santa María del Oro is a municipality and municipal seat in the Mexican state of Nayarit. It is located in the south of the state and has boundaries with the municipalities of El Nayar, Tepic, Ahuacatlán, Jala, San Pedro Lagunillas, La Yesca, and Xalisco. The population was 21,688 in 2005, with the municipal seat of

Read more the same name having 3,314 inhabitants. The total area was 912.90 km2. Sant María del Oro is famous for the crater lake of the same name, located east of the town. This lake has a modest tourist infrastructure and attracts many national and foreign tourists to the area. The economy is based on tourism and agriculture. Corn, peanuts, and sugarcane are the most important crops. There is also a sizable cattle herd and the raising of poultry has increased in recent years. The major river Río Grande de Santiago crosses the northern region of the municipality.

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Where is Santa María del Oro located?

Santa María del Oro is located in Nayarit, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 21.3335 latitude, -104.5868 longitude.

What is the population of Santa María del Oro?

Santa María del Oro has a population of approximately 4,482 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
4,482
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Nayarit
Timezone
America/Mazatlan
Coordinates
21.3335, -104.5868

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Mexico

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.

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Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Santa María del Oro.

Zapotanito

🇲🇽 Mexico

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14 km awayPop. 2,774

Chapalilla

🇲🇽 Mexico

17 km awayPop. 1,310

Santa Isabel

🇲🇽 Mexico

19 km awayPop. 1,174

San Pedro Lagunillas

🇲🇽 Mexico

21 km awayPop. 3,753

San Luis de Lozada

🇲🇽 Mexico

22 km awayPop. 1,187

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