El Coacoyul (Guerrero)

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Did you know that this town in Guerrero has 6,905 inhabitants?

The town of El Coacoyul (Guerrero) belongs to the municipality of José Azueta. There are 6,905 inhabitants and it is 17 meters altitude. It's a beach town: the beach of La Ropa is 10 km away. The Magical Town of Zihuatanejo is 15 minutes away by car (12 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #4 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In El Coacoyul, 70% of the inhabitants are catholic and 78% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

The town of El Coacoyul is located at 9.0 kilometers from Zihuatanejo, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the East direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of El Coacoyul.

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

Online map of El Coacoyul (Guerrero) to be able to get to and make trips around this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in (+) or out (-) to locate the village.

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#2 The population of El Coacoyul (Guerrero) is 6,905 inhabitants

Population data in El Coacoyul (Guerrero)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020353333726905
2010340734436850
2005321731456362
Evolution of the population in El Coacoyul: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in El Coacoyul:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.054.41
Population coming from outside the State of Guerrero:8.39%9.61%
Illiterate population:4.32%5.50%
Illiterate population (men):1.80%4.41%
Illiterate population (women):2.52%6.60%
Schooling level:9.388.23
Schooling level (men):9.448.40
Schooling level (women):9.338.06
Indigenous culture data in El Coacoyul:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:1.14%0.64%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.64%0.36%
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 El Coacoyul, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Guerrero, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in El Coacoyul:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:53.48%43.23%
Employed population over 12 years (men):62.43%58.12%
Employed population over 12 years (women):44.95%28.18%
Number of inhabited private housings:2,0192,079
Homes with electricity:99.70%99.89%
Homes with piped water:97.23%72.06%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:99.36%98.50%
Homes with a radio:65.53%66.83%
Homes with a television:92.62%96.33%
Homes with a refrigerator:94.95%93.43%
Homes with a washing machine:77.51%76.96%
Homes with a car:41.41%40.23%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:26.40%23.37%
Homes with landline telephone:28.08%45.80%
Homes with cell phones:92.82%75.40%
Homes with Internet:63.45%16.92%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in El Coacoyul (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Guerrero, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of El Coacoyul

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#4 Hotels and Accommodation near El Coacoyul

It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of El Coacoyul, but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to El Coacoyul so you can contact them:

#5 What to do in El Coacoyul

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in El Coacoyul? The list of the best places to visit in El Coacoyul and nearby locations.
The best beaches in El Coacoyul to enjoy water sports:
  • La Ropa: A 10 km walk (102 minutes) or 14 minutes by car, heading West.
  • Las Gatas: A 12 km walk (121 minutes) or 12 minutes by car, heading West.
  • Playa Blanca (Los Farallones): A 13 km walk (178 minutes) or 18 minutes by car, heading Southeast.
  • Madera: A 11 km walk (144 minutes) or 13 minutes by car, heading West.
Las mejores montes de El Coacoyul para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro El Sandial (736 meters): 5.6 km walk (99 minutes), heading North.
  • Dario (256 meters): 7.2 km walk (120 minutes), heading West.
  • La Palapa (498 meters): 7.4 km walk (106 minutes), heading North.
  • El Naranjal (431 meters): 6.6 km walk (116 minutes), heading North.
Magical Towns to visit when in El Coacoyul:
  • Zihuatanejo (Guerrero): Don't miss "Museo Arqueológico Costa Grande", 15 km, heading West (12 minutes by car)
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of El Coacoyul?:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of El Coacoyul (Guerrero)

In El Coacoyul there is a very characteristic age structure of the population, which you can see in the following population pyramid, with data from 2005. After analyzing the demographic data of El Coacoyul, separated by men and women, and also by age groups, we can analyze what the future of the population in this town will be like.

Data of the age pyramid of the town El Coacoyul (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)356336692
Youth (6-14 years)5065651,071
Adults (15-59 years)2,2432,0294,272
Elderly (60+ years)428442870

#7 Pictures of El Coacoyul

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  1. El Faisán (- inhabitants)
  2. El Norte (5 inhabitants)
  3. El Progreso (6 inhabitants)
  4. La Herradura (- inhabitants)
  5. La Vainilla (- inhabitants)
  6. Las Juntas (3 inhabitants)
  7. Las Piedras de Amolar (17 inhabitants)
  8. Las Trojas (- inhabitants)
  9. Palos Dulces (9 inhabitants)
  10. Paso del Aguacate (28 inhabitants)
  11. Rancho el Paraíso (5 inhabitants)
  12. Rancho la Esperanza (20 inhabitants)
  13. Rancho las Parotas (6 inhabitants)
  14. Rancho Quemado (2 inhabitants)
  15. Yerbabuena (- inhabitants)