Benítez (Guanajuato)

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So you will learn about this incredible town of 202 inhabitants of Guanajuato.

The town of Benítez (Guanajuato) belongs to the municipality of Jerécuaro. There are 202 inhabitants and it is 2,120 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Salvatierra is 78 minutes away by car (60 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #44 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Benítez, 91% of the inhabitants are catholic and 66% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

The town of Benítez is located at 17.2 kilometers from Jerécuaro, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the South direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Benítez.

#1 Where is Benítez? How to go? Map

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

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#2 The population of Benítez (Guanajuato) is 202 inhabitants

Population data in Benítez (Guanajuato)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
202010993202
2010174132306
2005173151324
Evolution of the population in Benítez: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Benítez:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.959.85
Population coming from outside the State of Guanajuato:9.41%0.65%
Illiterate population:6.93%11.76%
Illiterate population (men):1.49%9.85%
Illiterate population (women):5.45%13.22%
Schooling level:6.414.28
Schooling level (men):5.943.69
Schooling level (women):6.84.71
Indigenous culture data in Benítez:
20202010
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 Benítez, 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 Benítez:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:27.23%28.76%
Employed population over 12 years (men):47.31%56.82%
Employed population over 12 years (women):10.09%7.47%
Number of inhabited private housings:56106
Homes with electricity:98.21%94.03%
Homes with piped water:100.00%97.01%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:98.21%74.63%
Homes with a radio:57.14%79.10%
Homes with a television:92.86%92.54%
Homes with a refrigerator:85.71%85.07%
Homes with a washing machine:66.07%46.27%
Homes with a car:51.79%58.21%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:5.36%2.99%
Homes with landline telephone:5.36%0.00%
Homes with cell phones:91.07%68.66%
Homes with Internet:5.36%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Benítez (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 Benítez

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



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Benítez

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

#5 What to do in Benítez

A weekend in Benítez and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Benítez and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Las mejores montes de Benítez para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro La Cruz (2151 meters): 1.2 km walk (16 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • El Árbol (2252 meters): 3.4 km walk (66 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • La Cruz (2235 meters): 4.1 km walk (83 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro La Cueva (2239 meters): 5.3 km walk (73 minutes), heading East.
Magical Towns to visit when in Benítez:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Benítez?:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of Benítez (Guanajuato)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town Benítez (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)151530
Youth (6-14 years)131124
Adults (15-59 years)6855123
Elderly (60+ years)131225

#7 Pictures of Benítez

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

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#8 The Postal Code of Benítez (Guanajuato) is 38554

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Benítez 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: 38554. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Benítez ("38") 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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#10 Other towns in the Municipality of Jerécuaro

  1. Arroyo Hondo del Fresno (278 inhabitants)
  2. El Clarín (265 inhabitants)
  3. El Gatal (120 inhabitants)
  4. El Huizache (281 inhabitants)
  5. El Terrero (819 inhabitants)
  6. Estanzuela de Romero (1741 inhabitants)
  7. La Luz de Peña (152 inhabitants)
  8. La Pastora (25 inhabitants)
  9. La Poza (122 inhabitants)
  10. Las Moras de Tacambarillo (302 inhabitants)
  11. Loma Blanca (296 inhabitants)
  12. Los Correa (10 inhabitants)
  13. Ojo Seco (67 inhabitants)
  14. Potrero de la Campana (44 inhabitants)
  15. Rancho Escondido (13 inhabitants)