El Colorín (State of Mexico)

We have collected many facts about the small village of El Colorín, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.

So you will learn about this incredible town of 172 inhabitants of Estado de México.

The town of El Colorín (State of Mexico) belongs to the municipality of Ixtapan de la Sal. There are 172 inhabitants and it is 1,895 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Ixtapan de la Sal is 2 minutes away by car (2 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #27 in terms of number of inhabitants.

This town decided to be annexed to Portezuelos Dos in the year 2015.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

The town of El Colorín is located at 1.4 kilometers from Ixtapan de la Sal, 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 Colorín.

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

Online map of El Colorín (Estado de México) 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 Colorín (Estado de México) is 172 inhabitants

Population data in El Colorín (State of Mexico)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20109478172
2005332558
Evolution of the population in El Colorín: Total   Men   Women

According to the 2010 official census, in the town there were 78 males and 94 females. The female/male ratio is 1.205, and the birth rate is 2.50 children per woman. Of the total population, 8.14% comes from outside the State of Estado de México. 4.65% of the population is illiterate (5.13% of men and 4.26% of women). The education level is 6.77 (5.94 in men and 7.52 in women).

Indigenous culture in El Colorín
0.00% of the population is indigenous, and 0.00% of the inhabitants speak one of the indigenous languages. 0.00% of the population speaks one of the indigineous languages, but not Spanish.

Unemployment and the economy in El Colorín
38.95% of the inhabitants (more than 12 years) are economically active (53.85% of the men, and 26.60% of the women).

Housing and infrastructure in El Colorín
In El Colorín there are 38 housings. 71.05% of the housings have electricity, 15.79% have piped water, 76.32% have toilet or restroom, 63.16% have a radio receiver, 76.32% a television, 39.47% a fridge, 21.05% a washing-machine, 18.42% a car or a van, 2.63% a personal computer, 2.63% a landline telephone, 63.16% mobile phone, and 0.00% Internet access.

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#3 Satellite photo of El Colorín

Amazing satellite GPS maps of El Colorín, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Ixtapan de la Sal. You can search free satellite map (2025) of El Colorín.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near El Colorín

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

#5 What to do in El Colorín

Want to know what to see in El Colorín if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy El Colorín.
Mountains in El Colorín for hiking and trails:
  • Tlacochaca (2077 meters): 3.0 km walk (41 minutes), heading East.
  • Cerro El Naranjo (2151 meters): 4.4 km walk (67 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • Salinas (2005 meters): 5.3 km walk (77 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cruz del Milenio - Cerro de la Cruz (1770 meters): 5.9 km walk (79 minutes), heading South.
Magical Towns to visit when in El Colorín:
  • Ixtapan de la Sal (México): Don't miss "Baños de tinas romanas con aguas termales", 2 km, heading West (2 minutes by car)
  • Tonatico (México): Don't miss "Parque-Campamento Niltze", 9 km, heading South (7 minutes by car)
  • Malinalco (México): Don't miss "Ex Convento Agustino", 36 km, heading Northeast (35 minutes by car)
  • Taxco (Guerrero): Don't miss "Grutas de Cacahuamilp​​​​​a", 52 km, heading South (46 minutes by car)
Other towns near El Colorín:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of El Colorín (Estado de México)

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

#7 Pictures of El Colorín

In order for you to enjoy nature around El Colorín, 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 Colorín, 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 Colorín (Estado de México) is 51920

Do you want to know the Postal Code of El Colorín 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: 51920. The first two digits of the ZIP code of El Colorín ("51") correspond to the State of Estado de México, 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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  1. 24 de Febrero (237 inhabitants)
  2. Barrio Santa Ana (- inhabitants)
  3. Coaxusco (449 inhabitants)
  4. Colonia 3 de Mayo (1131 inhabitants)
  5. Divisadero (5 inhabitants)
  6. El Refugio (479 inhabitants)
  7. El Rincón de Dios Yerbas Buenas (213 inhabitants)
  8. El Salitre (896 inhabitants)
  9. Ixtapan de la Sal (19326 inhabitants)
  10. San Andrés (226 inhabitants)
  11. San Alejo (1277 inhabitants)
  12. San Miguel Laderas (1171 inhabitants)
  13. San Pedro Tlacochaca (144 inhabitants)
  14. Tlacochaca (182 inhabitants)
  15. Yautepec (264 inhabitants)