Creel. Magical Town

Learn about large village of Creel through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 4,642 inhabitants of the State of Chihuahua

The town of Creel belongs to the municipality of Bocoyna (State of Chihuahua). There are 4,642 inhabitants and it is 2,342 meters altitude. It is the most populated town in the position #2 of the whole municipality.

Creel (Chihuahua) is a Magical Town since 2007. You can also visit the following tourist attractions (names in Spanish): "Plaza de Armas", "Iglesia de Cristo Rey de estilo neogótico", "Las peñas", "El Valle de los Monjes".

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Creel, 33% of the population over 12 years is single and 29% 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 Creel is located at 81.2 kilometers (in direction South) from the locality of San Juanito, which is the one that has more inhabitants inside the municipality. Also, from the capital of the municipality (Bocoyna) it is at 24.3 kilometers in direction North. With our webpage and with our satelital map that you can find below, you can know where is and visit the surroundings of Creel.

#1 Where is Creel? How to go? Map

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

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#2 The population of Creel (Chihuahua) is 4,642 inhabitants

Population data in Creel. Magical Town
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020253021124642
2010266723595026
2005276125775338
Evolution of the population in Creel: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Creel:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.12.42
Population coming from outside the State of Chihuahua:2.74%2.85%
Illiterate population:2.20%2.75%
Illiterate population (men):0.69%2.42%
Illiterate population (women):1.51%3.04%
Schooling level:10.088.86
Schooling level (men):10.088.76
Schooling level (women):10.078.95
Indigenous culture data in Creel:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:7.63%11.30%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:3.79%5.89%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.02%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Creel, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Chihuahua, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Creel:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:49.05%38.90%
Employed population over 12 years (men):54.26%49.17%
Employed population over 12 years (women):44.70%29.81%
Number of inhabited private housings:1,4911,798
Homes with electricity:99.06%98.40%
Homes with piped water:97.85%96.73%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:91.55%93.82%
Homes with a radio:65.59%66.55%
Homes with a television:91.21%94.47%
Homes with a refrigerator:85.24%78.98%
Homes with a washing machine:68.95%61.53%
Homes with a car:58.48%57.96%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:31.52%30.55%
Homes with landline telephone:17.10%26.91%
Homes with cell phones:87.39%64.58%
Homes with Internet:29.31%18.25%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Creel (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Chihuahua, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Creel

With the satellite map of Creel will I be able to look for my location? Yes, access the map, zoom in and see the surroundings of this town and the municipality of Bocoyna. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Creel.



#4 What to do in Creel

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Creel? The list of the best places to visit in Creel and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de Creel para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro Nechupiachi de Choguita (2505 meters): 5.1 km walk (93 minutes), heading North.
  • Cerro Vinihueachi (2478 meters): 8.5 km walk (122 minutes), heading West.
  • Cerro Puerto Blanco (2497 meters): 11.6 km walk (145 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro Mesa de Ratachi (2420 meters): 11.7 km walk (226 minutes), heading Northwest.
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Creel?:
  • Barrio la Pila (91 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the West (2 minutes by car)
  • Choreque (6 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southeast (3 minutes by car)
  • Rochivo (179 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northwest (3 minutes by car)
  • Humachique (Cuevas de Leones) (98 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southwest (3 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 Creel (Chihuahua)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town Creel (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)290260550
Youth (6-14 years)404378782
Adults (15-59 years)1,5741,2422,816
Elderly (60+ years)262232494

#6 Pictures of Creel

Would you like to see what this town looks like and enjoy landscape pictures of Creel? We have located on the Internet several beautiful images of places and locations nearby, so you can see the beauty of this Mexican town. Some are artistic pictures and others are simply panoramic pictures taken by amateurs and friends who simply like Creel.

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#7 The Postal Code of Creel (Chihuahua) is 33200

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Creel 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: 33200. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Creel ("33") correspond to the State of Chihuahua, 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.

#8 Vote for Creel as the most beautiful town in Mexico

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  3. Gurigomachi (3 inhabitants)
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  5. La Coyotera (5 inhabitants)
  6. La Mesita (3 inhabitants)
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  10. Magueyeachi (10 inhabitants)
  11. Santa Cruz (1 inhabitants)
  12. Seguayvo (2 inhabitants)
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