Capilla Vieja

Maps, pictures and statistics of Capilla Vieja, a beautiful medium-sized town of 281 inhabitants of the State of Estado de México

The town of Capilla Vieja belongs to the municipality of Amanalco (State of Estado de México). There are 281 inhabitants and it is 2,809 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Valle de Bravo is 21 minutes away by car (21 km). It is the most populated town in the position #23 of the whole municipality.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Capilla Vieja, 98% of the inhabitants are catholic and 43% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

To locate this beautiful town inside the municipality, you must know that Capilla Vieja is located at 4.5 kilometers (in direction Northeast) from the locality of San Juan, which is the one that has more inhabitants inside the municipality. Also, from the capital of the municipality (Amanalco de Becerra) it is at 5.1 kilometers in direction Northeast. With our webpage and with our satelital map that you can find below, you can know where is and visit the surroundings of Capilla Vieja.

#1 Where is Capilla Vieja? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Capilla Vieja in Estado de México? 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 Capilla Vieja.

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#2 The population of Capilla Vieja (Estado de México) is 281 inhabitants

Population data in Capilla Vieja
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020150131281
2010105120225
20059299191
Evolution of the population in Capilla Vieja: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Capilla Vieja:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.3913.33
Population coming from outside the State of Estado de México:1.78%0.44%
Illiterate population:9.25%14.67%
Illiterate population (men):2.85%13.33%
Illiterate population (women):6.41%16.19%
Schooling level:6.824.42
Schooling level (men):7.084.29
Schooling level (women):6.574.57
Indigenous culture data in Capilla Vieja:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:12.46%0.89%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:6.76%0.89%
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 Capilla Vieja, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Estado de México, and in the country as a whole.

Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Amanalco (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.

Unemployment, economy and housing data in Capilla Vieja:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:37.72%27.11%
Employed population over 12 years (men):58.02%50.83%
Employed population over 12 years (women):20.00%0.00%
Number of inhabited private housings:7656
Homes with electricity:97.37%86.54%
Homes with piped water:85.53%57.69%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:80.26%78.85%
Homes with a radio:53.95%32.69%
Homes with a television:77.63%80.77%
Homes with a refrigerator:46.05%32.69%
Homes with a washing machine:43.42%32.69%
Homes with a car:35.53%23.08%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:2.63%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:6.58%5.77%
Homes with cell phones:60.53%3.85%
Homes with Internet:6.58%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Capilla Vieja (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Estado de México, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Capilla Vieja

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Capilla Vieja, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Amanalco. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Capilla Vieja.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Capilla Vieja

Many people want to stay in the town of Capilla Vieja 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:

#5 What to do in Capilla Vieja

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Capilla Vieja? The list of the best places to visit in Capilla Vieja and nearby locations.
Mountains in Capilla Vieja for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro Ídolo (2823 meters): 3.0 km walk (53 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Mesa de Hernández (3096 meters): 4.2 km walk (77 minutes), heading South.
  • El Idolo (3039 meters): 4.6 km walk (59 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • El Coporito (2943 meters): 4.5 km walk (65 minutes), heading Southwest.
Magical Towns to visit when in Capilla Vieja:Other towns near Capilla Vieja:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of Capilla Vieja (Estado de México)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town Capilla Vieja (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)181331
Youth (6-14 years)312152
Adults (15-59 years)8978167
Elderly (60+ years)121931

#7 Pictures of Capilla Vieja

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

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#8 The Postal Code of Capilla Vieja (Estado de México) is 51273

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Capilla Vieja 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: 51273. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Capilla Vieja ("51") correspond to the State of Estado de México, 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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