Chichimequillas (Guanajuato)
Learn about large village of Chichimequillas through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 2,601 inhabitants of the State of Guanajuato
The town of Chichimequillas (Guanajuato) belongs to the municipality of Silao. There are 2,601 inhabitants and it is 1,839 meters altitude. It is the most populated town in the position #9 of the whole municipality.
Data: In Chichimequillas, 32% of the population over 12 years is single and 10% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.
To locate this beautiful town inside the municipality, you must know that Chichimequillas is located at 10.6 kilometers (in direction South) from the locality of Silao, which is the one that has more inhabitants inside the municipality. With our webpage and with our satelital map that you can find below, you can know where is and visit the surroundings of Chichimequillas.
#1 Where is Chichimequillas? How to go? Map
Map to know how to get to Chichimequillas (Guanajuato) by road and with geographical references of the surrounding towns. With the controls you can zoom in and out to the position of Chichimequillas, which has the following symbol 
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#2 The population of Chichimequillas (Guanajuato) is 2,601 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1337 | 1264 | 2601 |
| 2010 | 1341 | 1177 | 2518 |
| 2005 | 1106 | 989 | 2095 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.55 | 8.58 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Guanajuato: | 2.58% | 2.10% |
| Illiterate population: | 7.77% | 9.97% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 3.23% | 8.58% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 4.54% | 11.19% |
| Schooling level: | 7.39 | 5.85 |
| Schooling level (men): | 7.3 | 5.91 |
| Schooling level (women): | 7.47 | 5.80 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 0.08% | 0.00% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 0.04% | 0.00% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Silao (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 40.18% | 28.59% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 53.64% | 45.96% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 27.45% | 13.35% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 621 | 728 |
| Homes with electricity: | 98.55% | 98.95% |
| Homes with piped water: | 94.69% | 80.66% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 95.65% | 86.59% |
| Homes with a radio: | 74.24% | 81.36% |
| Homes with a television: | 93.56% | 95.82% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 84.86% | 78.57% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 54.91% | 39.02% |
| Homes with a car: | 30.76% | 24.22% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 9.50% | 4.01% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 0.16% | 45.47% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 77.29% | 19.86% |
| Homes with Internet: | 9.98% | 1.74% |
#3 Satellite photo of Chichimequillas
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Chichimequillas, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Silao. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Chichimequillas.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Chichimequillas
Many people want to stay in the town of Chichimequillas 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:- HOTEL HACIENDA SANTA FE: 8 km away, direction Southwest (6 minutes by car)
- HOTEL MISIÓN COMANJILLA: 8 km away, direction Northwest (7 minutes by car)
- HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES SILAO AEROPUERTO -TERMINAL: 11 km away, direction Southwest (7 minutes by car)
- HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS &SUITES SILAO: 10 km away, direction Southwest (8 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Chichimequillas
Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Chichimequillas? The list of the best places to visit in Chichimequillas and nearby locations.Las mejores montes de Chichimequillas para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
- Los Ramírez (1960 meters): 1.3 km walk (19 minutes), heading North.
- La Mesa (1943 meters): 2.8 km walk (41 minutes), heading East.
- Cerro Grande (2375 meters): 9.3 km walk (124 minutes), heading Northwest.
- Cerro La Cal (1914 meters): 9.7 km walk (176 minutes), heading Southeast.
- Bajío de Guadalupe (El Rascadero) (161 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the North (2 minutes by car)
- El Salitrillo (1453 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the West (2 minutes by car)
- Alfarería (168 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the West (4 minutes by car)
- La Candelaria (107 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the West (3 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Chichimequillas (Guanajuato)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Chichimequillas 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 Chichimequillas there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 150 | 138 | 288 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 229 | 245 | 474 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 821 | 751 | 1,572 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 137 | 130 | 267 |
#7 Pictures of Chichimequillas
In order for you to enjoy nature around Chichimequillas, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Chichimequillas, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
Disfrute con las fotos de Chichimequillas en este enlace
#8 The Postal Code of Chichimequillas (Guanajuato) is 36276
Do you want to know the Postal Code of Chichimequillas 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: 36276. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Chichimequillas ("36") 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 Schools in Chichimequillas
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Silao
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