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.
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 
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#2 The population of La Esperanza de Alfaro (Guanajuato) is 2,038 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 999 | 1039 | 2038 |
| 2010 | 850 | 839 | 1689 |
| 2005 | 692 | 689 | 1381 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.35 | 6.91 |
| 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: | 7.06 | 5.94 |
| Schooling level (men): | 6.92 | 5.87 |
| Schooling level (women): | 7.2 | 6.01 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
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| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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: | 434 | 422 |
| 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% |
#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:- PENSION GONZALEZ: 3 km away, direction South (2 minutes by car)
- CAMPAMENTOS VIVENCIALES KUKAPONGA: 4 km away, direction West (3 minutes by car)
- HOTEL BLACK: 4 km away, direction West (3 minutes by car)
- SERVICIO DE HOTEL WEE: 5 km away, direction West (4 minutes by car)
#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.
- 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)
#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.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 136 | 126 | 262 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 187 | 213 | 400 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 625 | 636 | 1,261 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 51 | 64 | 115 |
#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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