El Caracol (Michoacán)

Learn about tiny town of El Caracol through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 7 inhabitants of the State of Michoacán

The town of El Caracol (Michoacán) belongs to the municipality of Cotija. There are 7 inhabitants and it is 1,484 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Cotija de la Paz is 35 minutes away by car (32 km). It is the most populated town in the position #67 of the whole municipality.

The Mexican census of 2020 decided to declare this community as uninhabited.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

To locate this beautiful town inside the municipality, you must know that El Caracol is located at 18.4 kilometers (in direction North) from the locality of Cotija de la Paz, which is the one that has more inhabitants inside the municipality. With our webpage and with our satelital map that you can find below, you can know where is and visit the surroundings of El Caracol.

#1 Where is El Caracol? How to go? Map

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

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#2 The population of El Caracol (Michoacán) is 7 inhabitants

Population data in El Caracol (Michoacán)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20107
20057
Evolution of the population in El Caracol: Total   Men   Women
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#3 Satellite photo of El Caracol

Amazing satellite GPS maps of El Caracol, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Cotija. You can search free satellite map (2024) of El Caracol.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near El Caracol

Do you want to stay in El Caracol? We don't have any hotel registered in this town, but you can check in this list of the closest accommodations to El Caracol:

#5 What to do in El Caracol

Want to know what to see in El Caracol if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy El Caracol.
Mountains in El Caracol for hiking and trails:
  • Mesa Alta (1664 meters): 1.8 km walk (28 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • Cerro El Metate (1574 meters): 4.6 km walk (65 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro El Perico (1859 meters): 4.0 km walk (66 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • Cerro Torrecillas (1498 meters): 5.0 km walk (93 minutes), heading East.
Magical Towns to visit when in El Caracol:Other towns near El Caracol:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Pictures of El Caracol

In order for you to enjoy nature around El Caracol, 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 Caracol, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.

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#7 The Postal Code of El Caracol (Michoacán) is 59958

Do you want to know the Postal Code of El Caracol 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: 59958. The first two digits of the ZIP code of El Caracol ("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 Other towns in the Municipality of Cotija

  1. Agua de Gallo (47 inhabitants)
  2. Ayumba (423 inhabitants)
  3. Cumburinda (- inhabitants)
  4. El Carrizal (5 inhabitants)
  5. El Flechero (95 inhabitants)
  6. El Fresnito (70 inhabitants)
  7. El Sauz (171 inhabitants)
  8. Guayabillo (64 inhabitants)
  9. La Piedra Clavada (La Mesa) (4 inhabitants)
  10. La Resolana (253 inhabitants)
  11. Lorenzo (1 inhabitants)
  12. Los Ojos de Agua (9 inhabitants)
  13. Los Zapotes (437 inhabitants)
  14. Paso de Piedra (61 inhabitants)
  15. Los Ángeles (- inhabitants)