Chapala (Chapala, Jalisco)
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So you will learn about this incredible town of 24,352 inhabitants of Jalisco.
The place of Chapala is inside the municipality of Chapala (in the State of Jalisco). There are 24,352 inhabitants. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #1 of the ranking. Chapala is at 1,539 meters of altitude.
Data: In Chapala, 34% of the population over 12 years is single and 59% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.
#1 Where is Chapala? How to go? Map
Location map of Chapala in Jalisco: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Chapala, which is marked with the following symbol 
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#2 The population of Chapala (Jalisco) is 24,352 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 12627 | 11725 | 24352 |
| 2010 | 11117 | 10479 | 21596 |
| 2005 | 10244 | 9681 | 19925 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.27 | 2.96 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Jalisco: | 6.33% | 6.98% |
| Illiterate population: | 1.84% | 2.95% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 0.90% | 2.96% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 0.94% | 2.94% |
| Schooling level: | 9.25 | 8.12 |
| Schooling level (men): | 9.28 | 8.19 |
| Schooling level (women): | 9.23 | 8.05 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 0.62% | 0.65% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 0.22% | 0.31% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 0.00% | 0.01% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Chapala (statistics, photos, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 50.29% | 40.77% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 58.45% | 52.25% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 42.72% | 29.95% |
| Number of inhabited private dwellings: | 6,456 | 6,754 |
| Homes with electricity: | 99.47% | 98.79% |
| Housing with piped water: | 99.36% | 97.37% |
| Dwellings with toilet or sanitary facilities: | 99.27% | 98.69% |
| Dwellings with radio: | 70.77% | 82.05% |
| Housing with television: | 94.75% | 96.86% |
| Housing with refrigerator: | 94.18% | 91.23% |
| Housing with washing machine: | 79.35% | 73.53% |
| Housing with automobile: | 50.40% | 50.66% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 42.33% | 31.29% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 33.44% | 44.25% |
| Dwellings with cellular phones: | 92.94% | 75.56% |
| Homes with Internet: | 58.83% | 22.42% |
#3 Satellite photo of Chapala
With the satellite map of Chapala will I be able to look for my location? Yes, access the map, zoom in and see the surroundings of this town and the municipality of Chapala. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Chapala.
#4 Population pyramid of Chapala (Jalisco)
In Chapala there is a very characteristic age structure of the population, which you can see in the following population pyramid, with data from 2005. After analyzing the demographic data of Chapala, separated by men and women, and also by age groups, we can analyze what the future of the population in this town will be like.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 1,353 | 1,383 | 2,736 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 2,071 | 2,001 | 4,072 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 7,471 | 6,904 | 14,375 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 1,732 | 1,437 | 3,169 |
#5 Photos of Chapala
In order for you to enjoy nature around Chapala, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument photographs of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Chapala, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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In the following links you can check the list of the best (and most beautiful) towns in Mexico and the State of Jalisco, by popular vote:
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#7 Comments and opinions about Chapala
#8 Dentists in Chapala
#9 Schools in Chapala
#10 Hotels & Accommodation in Chapala
#11 Bars, night clubs and cafes in Chapala
#12 Local food places, eat out, restaurants in Chapala
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>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Chapala
#13 Other towns in the Municipality of Chapala
- Balneario Las Huertas (- inhabitants)
- Chapala (24352 inhabitants)
- Chapala Haciendas (576 inhabitants)
- El Arco (21 inhabitants)
- El Camichín (2 inhabitants)
- El Jagüey (3 inhabitants)
- Fraccionamiento Brisas de Chapala (115 inhabitants)
- La Limonera (La Ciruelera) (11 inhabitants)
- La Guayabera de Pablo Loza (43 inhabitants)
- La Huerta de Ciba (- inhabitants)
- Presa Corona (507 inhabitants)
- Puerta Pesada (48 inhabitants)
- Rancho los Colorines (- inhabitants)
- Santa Cruz de la Soledad (1680 inhabitants)
- Villa Urrea (- inhabitants)