Capula (Hidalgo)

The most complete information about the medium-sized town of Capula (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.

Did you know that this town in Hidalgo has 306 inhabitants?

The town of Capula (Hidalgo) belongs to the municipality of Mineral del Chico. There are 306 inhabitants and it is 2,473 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Mineral del Chico is 12 minutes away by car (11 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #9 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Capula, there is a percentage of 1% of indigenous population and 67% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Capula? They are at the bottom of this page.

The town of Capula is located at 7.1 kilometers from La Estanzuela, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the West direction. In addition, it is located at 6.2 kilometers from Mineral del Chico, which is the capital of the municipality, in the Southwest direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Capula.

#1 Where is Capula? How to go? Map

Online map of Capula in Hidalgo, with an interactive cartography with which you can see closely the town, centered on Map marker

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#2 The population of Capula (Hidalgo) is 306 inhabitants

Population data in Capula (Hidalgo)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020150156306
2010115125240
2005101119220
Evolution of the population in Capula: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Capula:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.626.40
Population coming from outside the State of Hidalgo:7.84%4.17%
Illiterate population:8.17%5.00%
Illiterate population (men):4.25%6.40%
Illiterate population (women):3.92%3.48%
Schooling level:7.636.57
Schooling level (men):7.16.32
Schooling level (women):8.156.83
Indigenous culture data in Capula:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:0.65%0.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.33%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 Capula, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Hidalgo, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Capula:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:49.67%32.92%
Employed population over 12 years (men):61.54%49.60%
Employed population over 12 years (women):37.33%14.78%
Number of inhabited private housings:9187
Homes with electricity:96.70%90.48%
Homes with piped water:95.60%85.71%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:72.53%68.25%
Homes with a radio:71.43%61.90%
Homes with a television:80.22%63.49%
Homes with a refrigerator:57.14%26.98%
Homes with a washing machine:42.86%23.81%
Homes with a car:40.66%20.63%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:7.69%3.17%
Homes with landline telephone:0.00%3.17%
Homes with cell phones:67.03%12.70%
Homes with Internet:7.69%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Capula (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Hidalgo, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Capula

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



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Capula

Do you want to stay in Capula? We don't have any hotel registered in this town, but you can check in this list of the closest accommodations to Capula:

#5 What to do in Capula

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Capula? The list of the best places to visit in Capula and nearby locations.
Mountains in Capula for hiking and trails:
  • El Piñón (2642 meters): 0.5 km walk (7 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • El Letrero (2743 meters): 2.1 km walk (31 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro Alto (2678 meters): 2.5 km walk (37 minutes), heading North.
  • Cerro Pelón (2715 meters): 2.6 km walk (32 minutes), heading East.
Magical Towns to visit when in Capula:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Capula?:
  • Cimbrones (216 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the East (1 minutes by car)
  • Manzanas (Barrio de Manzanas) (43 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southwest (2 minutes by car)
  • Santa Inés (98 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the West (3 minutes by car)
  • Cerro Alto (36 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the North (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 Capula (Hidalgo)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town Capula (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)222345
Youth (6-14 years)222951
Adults (15-59 years)8989178
Elderly (60+ years)171532

#7 Pictures of Capula

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

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#8 The Postal Code of Capula (Hidalgo) is 42125

Are you going to send a letter to Capula? Do you have a friend in Capula and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Capula consists of the following 5 digits: 42125. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Capula ("42") correspond to the state code of Hidalgo, 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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#11 Other towns in the Municipality of Mineral del Chico

  1. Barrio La Laguna (86 inhabitants)
  2. Barrio Los Ocotes (29 inhabitants)
  3. Capula (306 inhabitants)
  4. Carboneras (1196 inhabitants)
  5. Cerro Alto (36 inhabitants)
  6. Carboneras Cueva Blanca (219 inhabitants)
  7. La Compaña (30 inhabitants)
  8. La Presa (236 inhabitants)
  9. Loma del Maguey (36 inhabitants)
  10. Las Manzanas (43 inhabitants)
  11. Plan Grande (Ejido el Puente) (16 inhabitants)
  12. San Antonio el Llano (52 inhabitants)
  13. San Francisco (83 inhabitants)
  14. San Simón lo de Rojas (46 inhabitants)
  15. Tezahuapa (El Río) (- inhabitants)