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Copala (Jalisco)

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So you will learn about this incredible town of 3,238 inhabitants of Jalisco.

The town of Copala (Jalisco) belongs to the municipality of Tolimán. There are 3,238 inhabitants and it is 1,461 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Comala is 59 minutes away by car (47 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 Copala, 98% of the inhabitants are catholic and 81% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

Do you want to locate the town of Copala? You can find it at 123.5 kilometers, in direction Northwest, from the town of Copala, which has the largest population within the municipality. And with respect to Tolimán, which is the capital of the municipality, it is located at West, at 0.0 kilometers. To enjoy the town of Copala through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Copala? How to go? Map

Online map of Copala in Jalisco, with an interactive cartography with which you can see closely the town, centered on

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#2 The population of Copala (Jalisco) is 3,238 inhabitants

Population data in Copala (Jalisco)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020	1628	1610	3238
2010	1390	1319	2709
2005	1325	1116	2441

Evolution of the population in Copala: Total   Men   Women

Other demographic data in Copala:

	2020	2010
Fertility rate (children per woman):	2.83	6.44
Population coming from outside the State of Jalisco:	3.83%	2.44%
Illiterate population:	4.60%	7.38%
Illiterate population (men):	2.38%	6.44%
Illiterate population (women):	2.22%	8.27%
Schooling level:	8.09	6.72
Schooling level (men):	7.94	6.48
Schooling level (women):	8.22	6.93

Indigenous culture data in Copala:

	2020	2010
Percentage of indigenous population:	0.09%	0.41%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:	0.09%	0.37%
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 Copala, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Jalisco, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Copala:

	2020	2010
Employed population over 12 years:	39.75%	29.38%
Employed population over 12 years (men):	53.17%	44.81%
Employed population over 12 years (women):	26.47%	14.75%
Number of inhabited private housings:	728	741
Homes with electricity:	99.04%	97.32%
Homes with piped water:	99.59%	95.91%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:	98.76%	94.33%
Homes with a radio:	68.27%	72.91%
Homes with a television:	92.31%	94.49%
Homes with a refrigerator:	90.93%	80.79%
Homes with a washing machine:	80.63%	65.98%
Homes with a car:	50.55%	44.41%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:	18.68%	9.92%
Homes with landline telephone:	19.64%	56.06%
Homes with cell phones:	89.42%	33.86%
Homes with Internet:	21.84%	2.52%

Comparison of percentages of single persons in Copala (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Jalisco, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Copala

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

#4 What to do in Copala

Want to know what to see in Copala if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Copala.
Mountains in Copala for hiking and trails:

• Volcán San Isidro (1692 meters): 2.8 km walk (42 minutes), heading Northeast.
• Volcán La Erita (1715 meters): 6.4 km walk (113 minutes), heading North.
• Volcán Telcampana (1455 meters): 10.9 km walk (187 minutes), heading North.
• Cerro El Petacal (1465 meters): 10.6 km walk (173 minutes), heading West.

Magical Towns to visit when in Copala:

• Comala (Colima): Don't miss "Iglesia de San Miguel Arcángel", 59 km, heading South (47 minutes by car)
• Sayula (Jalisco): Don't miss "Santuario de Guadalupe", 60 km, heading Northeast (59 minutes by car)
• Tapalpa (Jalisco): Don't miss "Sierra de Tapalpa​​", 60 km, heading North (56 minutes by car)

Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Copala?:

• San Isidro (244 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the North (5 minutes by car)
• Nuevo Zopoma (El Bolitar) (94 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the South (6 minutes by car)
• Alista (1065 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the Northwest (6 minutes by car)
• Telcruz (123 inhabitants): Located 7 km to the South (8 minutes by car)

This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#5 Population pyramid of Copala (Jalisco)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town Copala (inhabitants year 2020)

Age range	Number of women	Number of men	Total population
Infants (0-5 years)	181	228	409
Youth (6-14 years)	275	320	595
Adults (15-59 years)	953	865	1,818
Elderly (60+ years)	219	197	416

#6 Pictures of Copala

In order for you to enjoy nature around Copala, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Copala, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#7 The Postal Code of Copala (Jalisco) is 49760

Are you going to send a letter to Copala? Do you have a friend in Copala and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Copala consists of the following 5 digits: 49760. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Copala ("49") correspond to the state code of Jalisco, 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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In the following links you can check the list of the best (and most beautiful) towns in Mexico and the State of Jalisco, by popular vote:
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#9 Schools in Copala

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#10 Hotels & Accommodation in Copala

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#11 Bars, night clubs and cafes in Copala

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