Atarjea

Learn about medium-sized town of Atarjea through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 434 inhabitants of the State of Guanajuato

The town of Atarjea belongs to the municipality of Atarjea (State of Guanajuato). There are 434 inhabitants and it is 1,225 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Pinal de Amoles is 29 minutes away by car (24 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #3 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Atarjea, there is a percentage of 1% of indigenous population and 57% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Atarjea? They are at the bottom of this page.

#1 Where is Atarjea? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Atarjea in Guanajuato? Using this map, use the controls to zoom in and out on the village and others in the vicinity to see the direct route, and to be able to plan, for example, hiking activities in Atarjea.

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#2 The population of Atarjea (Guanajuato) is 434 inhabitants

Population data in Atarjea
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020228206434
2010213176389
2005206174380
Evolution of the population in Atarjea: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Atarjea:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.523.98
Population coming from outside the State of Guanajuato:26.50%19.79%
Illiterate population:5.99%5.91%
Illiterate population (men):2.30%3.98%
Illiterate population (women):3.69%7.51%
Schooling level:9.37.57
Schooling level (men):9.037.58
Schooling level (women):9.577.56
Indigenous culture data in Atarjea:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:1.15%0.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.23%0.00%
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 Atarjea, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Guanajuato, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Atarjea:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:44.93%30.08%
Employed population over 12 years (men):54.85%41.48%
Employed population over 12 years (women):35.96%20.66%
Number of inhabited private housings:124135
Homes with electricity:91.94%95.92%
Homes with piped water:94.35%98.98%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:91.94%91.84%
Homes with a radio:16.13%25.51%
Homes with a television:70.16%72.45%
Homes with a refrigerator:68.55%70.41%
Homes with a washing machine:46.77%40.82%
Homes with a car:39.52%24.49%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:24.19%8.16%
Homes with landline telephone:0.00%0.00%
Homes with cell phones:57.26%4.08%
Homes with Internet:44.35%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Atarjea (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Guanajuato, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Atarjea

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#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Atarjea

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#5 What to do in Atarjea

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Atarjea? The list of the best places to visit in Atarjea and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de Atarjea para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro Blanco (1818 meters): 3.5 km walk (65 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Chiluague (2462 meters): 3.6 km walk (68 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro El Banco (2578 meters): 4.3 km walk (66 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro El Ojo de Agua (2333 meters): 6.2 km walk (113 minutes), heading Northeast.
Magical Towns to visit when in Atarjea:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Atarjea?:
  • Cerro Prieto (202 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northwest (4 minutes by car)
  • El Banco (148 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southeast (5 minutes by car)
  • El Charco (107 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the North (6 minutes by car)
  • Salitrillo (64 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the West (6 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 Atarjea (Guanajuato)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town Atarjea (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)321749
Youth (6-14 years)412768
Adults (15-59 years)126131257
Elderly (60+ years)293160

#7 Pictures of Atarjea

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

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#8 The Postal Code of Atarjea (Guanajuato) is 37940

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Atarjea 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: 37940. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Atarjea ("37") 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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#12 Other towns in the Municipality of Atarjea

  1. Aldama (Xoconoxtle) (304 inhabitants)
  2. El Apartadero (130 inhabitants)
  3. El Carricillo (700 inhabitants)
  4. El Chilarito (160 inhabitants)
  5. El Mago (- inhabitants)
  6. El Mezquital (135 inhabitants)
  7. El Torbellino (Puerto del Torbellino) (15 inhabitants)
  8. La Tapona (353 inhabitants)
  9. Los Llanitos (84 inhabitants)
  10. Mangas Cuatas (343 inhabitants)
  11. Morisquillas (- inhabitants)
  12. Piedra Gorda (83 inhabitants)
  13. Puerto la Escondida (68 inhabitants)
  14. San Antón (159 inhabitants)
  15. San Juan de Dios (270 inhabitants)