Arandas (Guanajuato)

We have collected many facts about the city of Arandas, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.

So you will learn about this incredible town of 7,722 inhabitants of Guanajuato.

The town of Arandas (Guanajuato) belongs to the municipality of Irapuato. There are 7,722 inhabitants and it is 1,735 meters altitude. It is the most populated town in the position #2 of the whole municipality.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

To locate this beautiful town inside the municipality, you must know that Arandas is located at 6.1 kilometers (in direction Southwest) from the locality of Irapuato, 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 Arandas.

#1 Where is Arandas? How to go? Map

Online map of Arandas (Guanajuato) to be able to get to and make trips around this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in (+) or out (-) to locate the village.

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#2 The population of Arandas (Guanajuato) is 7,722 inhabitants

Population data in Arandas (Guanajuato)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2010389438287722
2005201019633973
Evolution of the population in Arandas: Total   Men   Women

According to the 2010 official census, in the town there were 3828 males and 3894 females. The female/male ratio is 1.017, and the birth rate is 2.36 children per woman. Of the total population, 8.22% comes from outside the State of Guanajuato. 4.22% of the population is illiterate (3.32% of men and 5.11% of women). The education level is 7.87 (8.06 in men and 7.69 in women).

Indigenous culture in Arandas
0.22% of the population is indigenous, and 0.19% of the inhabitants speak one of the indigenous languages. 0.00% of the population speaks one of the indigineous languages, but not Spanish.

Unemployment and the economy in Arandas
37.62% of the inhabitants (more than 12 years) are economically active (51.41% of the men, and 24.06% of the women).

Housing and infrastructure in Arandas
In Arandas there are 2730 housings. 99.17% of the housings have electricity, 94.81% have piped water, 97.56% have toilet or restroom, 78.19% have a radio receiver, 97.30% a television, 88.63% a fridge, 71.86% a washing-machine, 39.20% a car or a van, 16.46% a personal computer, 27.41% a landline telephone, 65.52% mobile phone, and 8.52% Internet access.

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#3 Satellite photo of Arandas

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Arandas, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Irapuato. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Arandas.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Arandas

Many people want to stay in the town of Arandas 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:

#5 What to do in Arandas

Want to know what to see in Arandas if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Arandas.
Las mejores montes de Arandas para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro Blanco (1886 meters): 3.0 km walk (47 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro Arandas (2036 meters): 3.8 km walk (59 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro Bernalejo (1860 meters): 9.2 km walk (120 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro El Guajolote (1805 meters): 11.4 km walk (195 minutes), heading Southwest.
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Arandas?:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of Arandas (Guanajuato)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Arandas by age and gender, 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 Arandas there is a generational replacement.

#7 Pictures of Arandas

In order for you to enjoy nature around Arandas, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Arandas, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.

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#8 The Postal Code of Arandas (Guanajuato) is 36626

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Arandas 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: 36626. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Arandas ("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.

#9 Vote for Arandas as the most beautiful town in Mexico

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