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Benavente

The most complete information about the small village of Benavente (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.

Did you know that this town in Guanajuato has 112 inhabitants?

The town of Benavente belongs to the municipality of Silao (State of Guanajuato). There are 112 inhabitants and it is 1,759 meters altitude. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #119 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Benavente, 36% of the population over 12 years is single and 6% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.

Do you want to locate the town of Benavente? You can find it at 6.0 kilometers, in direction North, from the town of Silao, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Benavente through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Benavente? How to go? Map

Location map of Benavente in Guanajuato: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Benavente, which is marked with the following symbol

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#2 The population of Benavente (Guanajuato) is 112 inhabitants

Population data in Benavente

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020	54	58	112
2010	56	54	110
2005	44	41	85

Evolution of the population in Benavente: Total   Men   Women

Other demographic data in Benavente:

	2020	2010
Fertility rate (children per woman):	3.33	7.41
Population coming from outside the State of Guanajuato:	0.00%	0.00%
Illiterate population:	8.04%	8.18%
Illiterate population (men):	4.46%	7.41%
Illiterate population (women):	3.57%	8.93%
Schooling level:	6.53	5.68
Schooling level (men):	6.45	5.92
Schooling level (women):	6.61	5.45

Indigenous culture data in Benavente:

	2020	2010
Percentage of indigenous population:	0.00%	0.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:	0.00%	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 Benavente, 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 Benavente:

	2020	2010
Employed population over 12 years:	67.86%	37.27%
Employed population over 12 years (men):	70.69%	57.41%
Employed population over 12 years (women):	64.81%	17.86%
Number of inhabited private housings:	18	17
Homes with electricity:	100.00%	85.71%
Homes with piped water:	100.00%	14.29%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:	94.44%	50.00%
Homes with a radio:	61.11%	50.00%
Homes with a television:	100.00%	92.86%
Homes with a refrigerator:	72.22%	64.29%
Homes with a washing machine:	66.67%	42.86%
Homes with a car:	16.67%	7.14%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:	27.78%	0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:	0.00%	7.14%
Homes with cell phones:	83.33%	14.29%
Homes with Internet:	5.56%	0.00%

Comparison of percentages of single persons in Benavente (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 Benavente

With the satellite map of Benavente 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 Silao. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Benavente.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Benavente

Many people want to stay in the town of Benavente 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:

• CASA DE HOSPEDAJE DE LA VICTORIA: 9 km away, direction North (8 minutes by car)
• HOTEL MARISOL: 9 km away, direction North (7 minutes by car)
• HOTEL LEO: 9 km away, direction North (7 minutes by car)
• HOTEL CORTEZ: 8 km away, direction North (7 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in Benavente

Want to know what to see in Benavente if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Benavente.
Mountains in Benavente for hiking and trails:

• Mesa El Bajío (1900 meters): 9.9 km walk (145 minutes), heading Northwest.
• Cerro La Campana (1906 meters): 11.9 km walk (245 minutes), heading Northwest.
• Cerro El Diablo (1852 meters): 13.6 km walk (248 minutes), heading Northwest.
• Cerro La Cal (1914 meters): 14.3 km walk (233 minutes), heading Northeast.

Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Benavente?:

• La Chiva Brava (La Chiva) (443 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northeast (1 minutes by car)
• San José de Gracia (958 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the North (1 minutes by car)
• La Palma (524 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the North (1 minutes by car)
• El Modelo (11 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northeast (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 Benavente (Guanajuato)

In Benavente 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 Benavente, 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.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Benavente (inhabitants year 2020)

Age range	Number of women	Number of men	Total population
Infants (0-5 years)	6	3	9
Youth (6-14 years)	12	15	27
Adults (15-59 years)	32	35	67
Elderly (60+ years)	4	5	9

#7 Pictures of Benavente

In order for you to enjoy nature around Benavente, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Benavente, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#8 The Postal Code of Benavente (Guanajuato) is 36285

Are you going to send a letter to Benavente? Do you have a friend in Benavente and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Benavente consists of the following 5 digits: 36285. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Benavente ("36") correspond to the state code of Guanajuato, 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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In the following links you can check the list of the best (and most beautiful) towns in Mexico and the State of Guanajuato, by popular vote:
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- The most beautiful towns in Guanajuato

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