El Capulín (Guanajuato)
Learn about large village of El Capulín through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 3,649 inhabitants of the State of Guanajuato
The town of El Capulín (Guanajuato) belongs to the municipality of San José Iturbide. There are 3,649 inhabitants and it is 2,129 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Mineral de Pozos is 43 minutes away by car (37 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #2 of the ranking.
Data: In El Capulín, there is a percentage of 0% of indigenous population and 88% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on El Capulín? They are at the bottom of this page.
Do you want to locate the town of El Capulín? You can find it at 8.3 kilometers, in direction Southesast, from the town of San José Iturbide, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of El Capulín through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.
#1 Where is El Capulín? How to go? Map
Location map of El Capulín in Guanajuato: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in El Capulín, which is marked with the following symbol 
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#2 The population of El Capulín (Guanajuato) is 3,649 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1929 | 1720 | 3649 |
| 2010 | 1743 | 1515 | 3258 |
| 2005 | 1567 | 1325 | 2892 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.28 | 5.48 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Guanajuato: | 15.68% | 14.89% |
| Illiterate population: | 4.25% | 5.74% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 2.08% | 5.48% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 2.16% | 5.97% |
| Schooling level: | 8.9 | 7.38 |
| Schooling level (men): | 8.72 | 7 |
| Schooling level (women): | 9.06 | 7.69 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 0.33% | 0.37% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 0.27% | 0.15% |
| 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: | 45.14% | 35.67% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 57.79% | 50.83% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 33.85% | 22.49% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 901 | 889 |
| Homes with electricity: | 99.56% | 97.38% |
| Homes with piped water: | 99.22% | 89.93% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 98.89% | 98.48% |
| Homes with a radio: | 64.15% | 76.69% |
| Homes with a television: | 93.78% | 95.03% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 90.57% | 84.00% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 81.24% | 67.03% |
| Homes with a car: | 67.26% | 62.90% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 35.41% | 24.14% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 39.73% | 50.76% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 87.68% | 36.55% |
| Homes with Internet: | 42.73% | 14.48% |
#3 Satellite photo of El Capulín
Amazing satellite GPS maps of El Capulín, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of San José Iturbide. You can search free satellite map (2024) of El Capulín.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near El Capulín
It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of El Capulín, but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to El Capulín so you can contact them:- POSADA LAS TERESAS: 12 km away, direction Southwest (10 minutes by car)
- CASA DE ITURBIDE SUCURSAL CENTRO: 12 km away, direction Southwest (10 minutes by car)
- HOTEL POSADA UNIÓN: 12 km away, direction Southwest (9 minutes by car)
- HOTEL EL DIEZMO: 13 km away, direction Southwest (9 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in El Capulín
A weekend in El Capulín and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in El Capulín and surroundings to find the best destinations.Mountains in El Capulín for hiking and trails:
- Las Medias (2212 meters): 4.2 km walk (63 minutes), heading Northeast.
- La Garrapata (2422 meters): 4.5 km walk (70 minutes), heading East.
- La Meca (2251 meters): 7.4 km walk (147 minutes), heading Northeast.
- El Descarado (2349 meters): 12.5 km walk (153 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Mineral de Pozos (Guanajuato): Don't miss "Las Minas", 43 km, heading Northwest (37 minutes by car)
- La Presa (La Casita de la Presa) (8 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the South (2 minutes by car)
- El Bordo (Filiberto Leal) (113 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the North (2 minutes by car)
- Roberto Pacheco Loyola (13 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northwest (2 minutes by car)
- Las Talegas (Anastacio Basaldúa Nieto) (121 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the North (2 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of El Capulín (Guanajuato)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of El Capulín 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 El Capulín there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 205 | 190 | 395 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 311 | 312 | 623 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 1,200 | 1,029 | 2,229 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 213 | 189 | 402 |
#7 Pictures of El Capulín
In order for you to enjoy nature around El Capulín, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of El Capulín, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#8 The Postal Code of El Capulín (Guanajuato) is 37991
Do you want to know the Postal Code of El Capulín 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: 37991. The first two digits of the ZIP code of El Capulín ("37") 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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>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of San José Iturbide
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