Atalpa (Puebla)

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The town of Atalpa (Puebla) belongs to the municipality of Tlatlauquitepec. There are 578 inhabitants and it is 1,883 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Tlatlauquitepec is 2 minutes away by car (1 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #24 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Atalpa, 98% of the inhabitants are catholic and 44% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

The town of Atalpa is located at 0.9 kilometers from Ciudad de Tlatlauquitepec, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the West direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Atalpa.

#1 Where is Atalpa? How to go? Map

Online map of Atalpa in Puebla, with an interactive cartography with which you can see closely the town, centered on Map marker

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#2 The population of Atalpa (Puebla) is 578 inhabitants

Population data in Atalpa (Puebla)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020327251578
2010280280560
2005244221465
Evolution of the population in Atalpa: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Atalpa:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.576.07
Population coming from outside the State of Puebla:2.42%6.07%
Illiterate population:4.67%7.86%
Illiterate population (men):1.04%6.07%
Illiterate population (women):3.63%9.64%
Schooling level:8.077.14
Schooling level (men):8.257.61
Schooling level (women):7.936.71
Indigenous culture data in Atalpa:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:5.02%7.86%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:1.04%2.32%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Atalpa, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Puebla, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Atalpa:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:56.92%34.64%
Employed population over 12 years (men):64.54%45.71%
Employed population over 12 years (women):51.07%23.57%
Number of inhabited private housings:153197
Homes with electricity:98.04%97.89%
Homes with piped water:97.39%97.89%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:85.62%98.59%
Homes with a radio:86.27%85.92%
Homes with a television:89.54%90.14%
Homes with a refrigerator:62.75%54.23%
Homes with a washing machine:43.79%35.21%
Homes with a car:16.34%17.61%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:5.88%7.75%
Homes with landline telephone:1.96%2.11%
Homes with cell phones:92.81%66.20%
Homes with Internet:4.58%0.70%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Atalpa (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Puebla, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Atalpa

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



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Atalpa

It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of Atalpa, but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to Atalpa so you can contact them:

#5 What to do in Atalpa

A weekend in Atalpa and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Atalpa and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Mountains in Atalpa for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro Cabezón (Tlatlauquitepec) (2225 meters): 1.3 km walk (26 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • Cerro Macatlayan (1915 meters): 2.1 km walk (27 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro Las Animas (2414 meters): 2.6 km walk (36 minutes), heading West.
  • Cerro Tomaquilo (2464 meters): 5.6 km walk (86 minutes), heading West.
Magical Towns to visit when in Atalpa:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Atalpa?:
  • Huaxtla (650 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the South (1 minutes by car)
  • Ciudad de Tlatlauquitepec (9358 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the East (2 minutes by car)
  • Tepehicán (467 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the West (3 minutes by car)
  • Analco (161 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the East (2 minutes by car)
This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of Atalpa (Puebla)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Atalpa 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 Atalpa there is a generational replacement.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Atalpa (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)402060
Youth (6-14 years)5757114
Adults (15-59 years)182147329
Elderly (60+ years)482775

#7 Pictures of Atalpa

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

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#8 The Postal Code of Atalpa (Puebla) is 73900

Are you going to send a letter to Atalpa? Do you have a friend in Atalpa and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Atalpa consists of the following 5 digits: 73900. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Atalpa ("73") correspond to the state code of Puebla, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.

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#11 Other towns in the Municipality of Tlatlauquitepec

  1. Acamalota (222 inhabitants)
  2. Chicuaco (442 inhabitants)
  3. Cuautlamingo (725 inhabitants)
  4. Gómez Sur (77 inhabitants)
  5. Las Mesas (93 inhabitants)
  6. Portezuelo (52 inhabitants)
  7. Salvadorco (293 inhabitants)
  8. San José Chagchaltzin (149 inhabitants)
  9. Tamalayo (606 inhabitants)
  10. Tatauzoquico (2198 inhabitants)
  11. Tehuagco (503 inhabitants)
  12. Teziutanapa (264 inhabitants)
  13. Buenavista (8 inhabitants)
  14. Xacuinco (51 inhabitants)
  15. Xomiaco (277 inhabitants)