Celaya (Guanajuato)

Maps, pictures and statistics of Celaya, a beautiful city of 378,143 inhabitants of the State of Guanajuato

The town of Celaya (Guanajuato) belongs to the municipality of Celaya. There are 378,143 inhabitants and it is 1,759 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Comonfort is 43 minutes away by car (37 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #1 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Celaya, 86% of the inhabitants are catholic and 85% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

#1 Where is Celaya? How to go? Map

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

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#2 The population of Celaya (Guanajuato) is 378,143 inhabitants

Population data in Celaya (Guanajuato)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020194849183294378143
2010177114163273340387
2005162160148253310413
Evolution of the population in Celaya: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Celaya:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):1.861.78
Population coming from outside the State of Guanajuato:13.53%16.25%
Illiterate population:1.65%2.51%
Illiterate population (men):0.57%1.78%
Illiterate population (women):1.07%3.18%
Schooling level:10.759.79
Schooling level (men):10.9510.04
Schooling level (women):10.569.57
Indigenous culture data in Celaya:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:0.62%0.75%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.26%0.32%
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 Celaya, 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 Celaya:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:50.94%41.32%
Employed population over 12 years (men):58.60%51.68%
Employed population over 12 years (women):43.72%31.77%
Number of inhabited private housings:108,515110,640
Homes with electricity:99.52%99.34%
Homes with piped water:99.11%97.80%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:99.50%99.30%
Homes with a radio:71.77%86.14%
Homes with a television:95.73%97.92%
Homes with a refrigerator:96.28%93.09%
Homes with a washing machine:85.34%81.18%
Homes with a car:56.28%55.31%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:50.59%40.08%
Homes with landline telephone:51.25%55.60%
Homes with cell phones:92.11%77.32%
Homes with Internet:65.86%30.15%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Celaya (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 Celaya

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



#4 What to do in Celaya

Want to know what to see in Celaya if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Celaya.
Mountains in Celaya for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro Pelón (2096 meters): 12.4 km walk (178 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro Peña Colorada (1881 meters): 18.4 km walk (381 minutes), heading North.
  • Mandinga (2184 meters): 16.3 km walk (337 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro Grande (2545 meters): 14.6 km walk (243 minutes), heading Southwest.
Magical Towns to visit when in Celaya:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Celaya?:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#5 Population pyramid of Celaya (Guanajuato)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town Celaya (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)16,59317,63434,227
Youth (6-14 years)25,89127,10052,991
Adults (15-59 years)127,412118,051245,463
Elderly (60+ years)24,95320,50945,462

#6 Pictures of Celaya

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

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