La Esperanza de Alfaro

Learn about large village of La Esperanza de Alfaro through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 2,038 inhabitants of the State of Guanajuato

You may know it as Colonia la Esperanza de Alfaro.

The town of La Esperanza de Alfaro belongs to the municipality of León (State of Guanajuato). There are 2,038 inhabitants and it is 1,881 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #23 in terms of number of inhabitants.

This town has recently changed its name. It used to be known as Colonia la Esperanza de Alfaro. In the year 2010, the locality changed its name.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In La Esperanza de Alfaro, 94% of the inhabitants are catholic and 69% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

The town of La Esperanza de Alfaro is located at 8.3 kilometers from León de los Aldama, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the East direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of La Esperanza de Alfaro.

#1 Where is La Esperanza de Alfaro? How to go? Map

Location map of La Esperanza de Alfaro in Guanajuato: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in La Esperanza de Alfaro, which is marked with the following symbol Map marker

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#2 The population of La Esperanza de Alfaro (Guanajuato) is 2,038 inhabitants

Population data in La Esperanza de Alfaro
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
202099910392038
20108508391689
20056926891381
Evolution of the population in La Esperanza de Alfaro: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in La Esperanza de Alfaro:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.356.91
Population coming from outside the State of Guanajuato:3.97%4.32%
Illiterate population:5.79%7.22%
Illiterate population (men):2.75%6.91%
Illiterate population (women):3.04%7.53%
Schooling level:7.065.94
Schooling level (men):6.925.87
Schooling level (women):7.26.01
Indigenous culture data in La Esperanza de Alfaro:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:0.59%0.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.25%0.06%
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 La Esperanza de Alfaro, 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 La Esperanza de Alfaro:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:45.34%33.98%
Employed population over 12 years (men):60.73%49.11%
Employed population over 12 years (women):29.33%19.06%
Number of inhabited private housings:434422
Homes with electricity:97.70%98.50%
Homes with piped water:50.23%1.20%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:96.31%92.19%
Homes with a radio:80.18%85.29%
Homes with a television:94.24%95.50%
Homes with a refrigerator:86.18%74.17%
Homes with a washing machine:68.89%71.77%
Homes with a car:35.25%29.73%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:14.52%4.20%
Homes with landline telephone:11.75%18.62%
Homes with cell phones:88.02%59.76%
Homes with Internet:18.89%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in La Esperanza de Alfaro (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 La Esperanza de Alfaro

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



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Esperanza de Alfaro

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

#5 What to do in La Esperanza de Alfaro

Want to know what to see in La Esperanza de Alfaro if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy La Esperanza de Alfaro.
Las mejores montes de La Esperanza de Alfaro para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Mesa de Medina (2265 meters): 5.3 km walk (102 minutes), heading North.
  • Cerro Cerrito de Jerez (1848 meters): 7.8 km walk (152 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro Prieto (2351 meters): 7.5 km walk (136 minutes), heading North.
  • El Gigante (2740 meters): 8.9 km walk (134 minutes), heading Northeast.
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of La Esperanza de Alfaro?:
  • Alfaro (2764 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northwest (2 minutes by car)
  • San José del Potrero (1430 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the South (3 minutes by car)
  • Club Cinegético (12 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southeast (4 minutes by car)
  • La Esperanza (21 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the West (4 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 La Esperanza de Alfaro (Guanajuato)

In La Esperanza de Alfaro there is a very characteristic age structure of the population, which you can see in the following population pyramid, with data from 2005. After analyzing the demographic data of La Esperanza de Alfaro, separated by men and women, and also by age groups, we can analyze what the future of the population in this town will be like.

Data of the age pyramid of the town La Esperanza de Alfaro (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)136126262
Youth (6-14 years)187213400
Adults (15-59 years)6256361,261
Elderly (60+ years)5164115

#7 Pictures of La Esperanza de Alfaro

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

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