Chichimequillas (Silao, Guanajuato)
Learn about large village of Chichimequillas through its photos, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 2,601 inhabitants of the State of Guanajuato
The place of Chichimequillas is inside the municipality of Silao (in the State of Guanajuato). There are 2,601 inhabitants. It is the most populated town in the position #9 of the whole municipality. Chichimequillas is at 1,839 meters of altitude.
Data: In Chichimequillas, 32% of the population over 12 years is single and 10% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.
To locate this beautiful town inside the municipality, you must know that Chichimequillas is located at 10.6 kilometers (in direction South) from the locality of Silao, which is the one that has more inhabitants inside the municipality. With our webpage and with our satelital map that you can find below, you can know where is and visit the surroundings of Chichimequillas.
#1 Where is Chichimequillas? How to go? Map
Map to know how to get to Chichimequillas (Guanajuato) by road and with geographical references of the surrounding towns. With the controls you can zoom in and out to the position of Chichimequillas, which has the following symbol 
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#2 The population of Chichimequillas (Guanajuato) is 2,601 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1337 | 1264 | 2601 |
| 2010 | 1341 | 1177 | 2518 |
| 2005 | 1106 | 989 | 2095 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.55 | 8.58 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Guanajuato: | 2.58% | 2.10% |
| Illiterate population: | 7.77% | 9.97% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 3.23% | 8.58% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 4.54% | 11.19% |
| Schooling level: | 7.39 | 5.85 |
| Schooling level (men): | 7.3 | 5.91 |
| Schooling level (women): | 7.47 | 5.80 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 0.08% | 0.00% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 0.04% | 0.00% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Silao (statistics, photos, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 40.18% | 28.59% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 53.64% | 45.96% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 27.45% | 13.35% |
| Number of inhabited private dwellings: | 621 | 728 |
| Homes with electricity: | 98.55% | 98.95% |
| Housing with piped water: | 94.69% | 80.66% |
| Dwellings with toilet or sanitary facilities: | 95.65% | 86.59% |
| Dwellings with radio: | 74.24% | 81.36% |
| Housing with television: | 93.56% | 95.82% |
| Housing with refrigerator: | 84.86% | 78.57% |
| Housing with washing machine: | 54.91% | 39.02% |
| Housing with automobile: | 30.76% | 24.22% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 9.50% | 4.01% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 0.16% | 45.47% |
| Dwellings with cellular phones: | 77.29% | 19.86% |
| Homes with Internet: | 9.98% | 1.74% |
#3 Satellite photo of Chichimequillas
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Chichimequillas, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Silao. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Chichimequillas.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Chichimequillas
Many people want to stay in the town of Chichimequillas itself, but unfortunately there are no hotels in the village yet. Don't worry, we have created this list of the closest accommodations, so you can ask if they have rooms available.:- HOTEL HACIENDA SANTA FE: 8 km away, direction Southwest (6 minutes by car)
- HOTEL MISIÓN COMANJILLA: 8 km away, direction Northwest (7 minutes by car)
- HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES SILAO AEROPUERTO -TERMINAL: 11 km away, direction Southwest (7 minutes by car)
- HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS &SUITES SILAO: 10 km away, direction Southwest (8 minutes by car)
#5 Population pyramid of Chichimequillas (Guanajuato)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Chichimequillas by age and sex, to show you the following population pyramid of the town, from the year 2005. You can check how the percentages of children and adults are distributed, in addition to women and men. With this data you can analyze the demographic structure, and know if in Chichimequillas there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 150 | 138 | 288 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 229 | 245 | 474 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 821 | 751 | 1,572 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 137 | 130 | 267 |
#6 Photos of Chichimequillas
In order for you to enjoy nature around Chichimequillas, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument photographs of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Chichimequillas, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#7 The Postal Code of Chichimequillas (Guanajuato) is 36276
Do you want to know the Postal Code of Chichimequillas so that you can send postal packages and letters with complete confidence that they will arrive at their destination? Write down the following 5 digits: 36276. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Chichimequillas ("36") correspond to the State of Guanajuato, and the last three identify the town itself. As a curiosity, there may be several locations in the same State with the same Post Code.
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