El Capulín (Michoacán)
Learn about large village of El Capulín through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 2,556 inhabitants of the State of Michoacán
The town of El Capulín (Michoacán) belongs to the municipality of Vista Hermosa. There are 2,556 inhabitants and it is 1,530 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Jiquilpan de Juárez is 76 minutes away by car (52 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #2 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In El Capulín, 97% of the inhabitants are catholic and 76% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.
The town of El Capulín is located at 4.9 kilometers from Vista Hermosa de Negrete, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the North direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of El Capulín.
#1 Where is El Capulín? How to go? Map
How to get to the town of El Capulín in Michoacán? Using this map, use the controls to zoom in and out on the village and others in the vicinity to see the direct route, and to be able to plan, for example, hiking activities in El Capulín.
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#2 The population of El Capulín (Michoacán) is 2,556 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1329 | 1227 | 2556 |
| 2010 | 1284 | 1154 | 2438 |
| 2005 | 1184 | 1038 | 2222 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.5 | 10.66 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Michoacán: | 31.22% | 27.40% |
| Illiterate population: | 8.33% | 11.61% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 3.76% | 10.66% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 4.58% | 12.46% |
| Schooling level: | 6.53 | 5.33 |
| Schooling level (men): | 6.7 | 5.62 |
| Schooling level (women): | 6.38 | 5.07 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 0.12% | 0.33% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 0.08% | 0.12% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Vista Hermosa (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 42.25% | 33.72% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 54.69% | 59.88% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 30.78% | 10.20% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 680 | 1,101 |
| Homes with electricity: | 99.12% | 99.23% |
| Homes with piped water: | 95.88% | 94.77% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 96.47% | 94.92% |
| Homes with a radio: | 72.21% | 76.62% |
| Homes with a television: | 93.24% | 95.38% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 91.62% | 82.00% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 75.59% | 65.85% |
| Homes with a car: | 43.97% | 41.08% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 15.88% | 5.23% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 23.53% | 43.85% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 82.65% | 28.62% |
| Homes with Internet: | 25.44% | 0.92% |
#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 Vista Hermosa. You can search free satellite map (2024) of El Capulín.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near El Capulín
Many people want to stay in the town of El Capulín itself, but unfortunately there are no hotels in the village yet. Don't worry, we have created this list of the closest accommodations, so you can ask if they have rooms available:- HOTEL QUINTO SOL: 8 km away, direction Northeast (6 minutes by car)
- CASA DE HUESPEDES: 9 km away, direction North (7 minutes by car)
- HOTEL GARIBALDI: 8 km away, direction North (7 minutes by car)
- RESTAURANTE-HOTEL GARIBALDI: 9 km away, direction North (6 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:
- La Luz (1667 meters): 9.9 km walk (132 minutes), heading South.
- Las Cuevas (1799 meters): 9.8 km walk (144 minutes), heading East.
- La Cueva de Arena (1690 meters): 16.3 km walk (337 minutes), heading South.
- El Coruco (1706 meters): 11.9 km walk (216 minutes), heading East.
- Jiquilpan de Juárez (Michoacán de Ocampo): Don't miss "Casa de Piedra", 76 km, heading Southwest (52 minutes by car)
- La Culebra (La Galera) (31 inhabitants): Located 7 km to the South (7 minutes by car)
- Vista Hermosa de Negrete (12434 inhabitants): Located 8 km to the North (8 minutes by car)
- La Angostura (1410 inhabitants): Located 9 km to the Southeast (11 minutes by car)
- San Gregorio (2144 inhabitants): Located 11 km to the Southwest (14 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of El Capulín (Michoacán)
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) | 152 | 162 | 314 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 221 | 221 | 442 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 739 | 640 | 1,379 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 217 | 204 | 421 |
#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.
Disfrute con las fotos de El Capulín en este enlace
#8 The Postal Code of El Capulín (Michoacán) is 59210
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: 59210. The first two digits of the ZIP code of El Capulín ("59") correspond to the State of Michoacán, 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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#10 Schools in El Capulín
#11 Bars, night clubs and cafes in El Capulín
#12 Local food places, eat out, restaurants in El Capulín
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Vista Hermosa
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- El Capulín (2556 inhabitants)
- Rancho La Frambueza (- inhabitants)
- El Cuenqueño (1217 inhabitants)
- Granja Rafael Melgoza (4 inhabitants)
- Las Alejandras (6 inhabitants)
- Las Casitas (4 inhabitants)
- Los Fresnos (9 inhabitants)
- Los Pilares (1322 inhabitants)
- Negrete (La Estación de Negrete) (59 inhabitants)
- Ojo de Agua (Rancho de Hinojosa) (- inhabitants)
- Vista Hermosa de Negrete (12434 inhabitants)