Cajones (Guanajuato)

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

Did you know that this town in Guanajuato has 700 inhabitants?

The town of Cajones (Guanajuato) belongs to the municipality of Guanajuato. There are 700 inhabitants and it is 1,871 meters altitude. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #35 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Cajones, 95% of the inhabitants are catholic and 80% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

Do you want to locate the town of Cajones? You can find it at 12.0 kilometers, in direction North, from the town of Guanajuato, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Cajones through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Cajones? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Cajones 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 Cajones.

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#2 The population of Cajones (Guanajuato) is 700 inhabitants

Population data in Cajones (Guanajuato)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020364336700
2010289275564
2005231232463
Evolution of the population in Cajones: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Cajones:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.421.82
Population coming from outside the State of Guanajuato:4.29%2.84%
Illiterate population:3.00%2.30%
Illiterate population (men):1.00%1.82%
Illiterate population (women):2.00%2.77%
Schooling level:9.38.45
Schooling level (men):9.338.42
Schooling level (women):9.268.47
Indigenous culture data in Cajones:
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 Cajones, 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 Cajones:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:48.43%32.98%
Employed population over 12 years (men):61.31%49.82%
Employed population over 12 years (women):36.54%16.96%
Number of inhabited private housings:164151
Homes with electricity:98.78%96.15%
Homes with piped water:95.12%55.38%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:97.56%85.38%
Homes with a radio:68.29%80.00%
Homes with a television:93.29%95.38%
Homes with a refrigerator:90.85%88.46%
Homes with a washing machine:80.49%70.00%
Homes with a car:58.54%57.69%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:34.15%23.85%
Homes with landline telephone:6.71%29.23%
Homes with cell phones:88.41%69.23%
Homes with Internet:25.61%3.85%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Cajones (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 Cajones

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



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Cajones

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

#5 What to do in Cajones

A weekend in Cajones and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Cajones and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Las mejores montes de Cajones para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • El Sombrero (1938 meters): 2.0 km walk (42 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro El Sombrero (1887 meters): 6.9 km walk (126 minutes), heading South.
  • Las Gachas (2392 meters): 9.3 km walk (186 minutes), heading North.
  • Coronel (2456 meters): 10.1 km walk (164 minutes), heading Northeast.
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Cajones?:
  • San José de Gracia (152 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southeast (3 minutes by car)
  • Ciénega del Pedregal (701 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northwest (2 minutes by car)
  • La Trinidad (955 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the East (2 minutes by car)
  • La Haciendita (66 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the West (3 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 Cajones (Guanajuato)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town Cajones (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)463480
Youth (6-14 years)7575150
Adults (15-59 years)207189396
Elderly (60+ years)363874

#7 Pictures of Cajones

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

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  6. Hacienda Guadalupe (795 inhabitants)
  7. La Media Luna (35 inhabitants)
  8. Lagunillas de la Fraternidad (44 inhabitants)
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  10. Las Cunetas (37 inhabitants)
  11. Lomas de Mesa Cuata (67 inhabitants)
  12. Mineral de Peregrina (126 inhabitants)
  13. Presa del Gongorrón (Cueva del Tizar) (3 inhabitants)
  14. Restaurante La Joya (Rancho de en Medio) (6 inhabitants)
  15. UCEA Campus Marfil (- inhabitants)