El Hielo
Learn about large village of El Hielo through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 3,794 inhabitants of the State of Estado de México
The town of El Hielo belongs to the municipality of Huixquilucan (State of Estado de México). There are 3,794 inhabitants and it is 2,991 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Metepec is 60 minutes away by car (55 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #13 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In El Hielo, 72% of the inhabitants are catholic and 75% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.
The town of El Hielo is located at 7.2 kilometers from Naucalpan de Juárez, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the South direction. In addition, it is located at 8.9 kilometers from Huixquilucan de Degollado, which is the capital of the municipality, in the West direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of El Hielo.
#1 Where is El Hielo? How to go? Map
Online map of El Hielo in Estado de México, with an interactive cartography with which you can see closely the town, centered on 
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#2 The population of El Hielo (Estado de México) is 3,794 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1955 | 1839 | 3794 |
| 2010 | 1517 | 1503 | 3020 |
| 2005 | 1600 | 1576 | 3176 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 1.96 | 2.73 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Estado de México: | 32.97% | 41.95% |
| Illiterate population: | 2.13% | 3.38% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 0.84% | 2.73% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 1.29% | 4.02% |
| Schooling level: | 8.97 | 7.86 |
| Schooling level (men): | 9.22 | 8.14 |
| Schooling level (women): | 8.74 | 7.58 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 13.84% | 16.66% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 4.93% | 5.50% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 0.11% | 0.00% |
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| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 46.65% | 35.96% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 57.48% | 51.30% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 36.47% | 20.76% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 934 | 854 |
| Homes with electricity: | 99.79% | 99.55% |
| Homes with piped water: | 49.68% | 2.84% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 97.54% | 99.55% |
| Homes with a radio: | 76.55% | 91.48% |
| Homes with a television: | 93.36% | 97.01% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 80.41% | 73.39% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 75.48% | 69.66% |
| Homes with a car: | 33.08% | 25.56% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 29.66% | 17.64% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 43.68% | 47.98% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 90.90% | 62.18% |
| Homes with Internet: | 53.43% | 12.41% |
#3 Satellite photo of El Hielo
Amazing satellite GPS maps of El Hielo, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Huixquilucan. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of El Hielo.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near El Hielo
Many people want to stay in the town of El Hielo 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:- RENTA DE DEPARTAMENTOS: 13 km away, direction Southeast (11 minutes by car)
- HOTEL INTERLOVE: 13 km away, direction East (10 minutes by car)
- VIPS: 12 km away, direction Southeast (10 minutes by car)
- HOTEL CITY ESPRESS: 12 km away, direction Southeast (9 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in El Hielo
Are you visiting and don't know what to do in El Hielo? The list of the best places to visit in El Hielo and nearby locations.Mountains in El Hielo for hiking and trails:
- Cerro Los Puercos (3208 meters): 1.2 km walk (15 minutes), heading North.
- Cerro La Cumbre (2907 meters): 2.3 km walk (28 minutes), heading East.
- Cerro El Chivato (2904 meters): 2.2 km walk (32 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Cerro Daviyu (3162 meters): 2.9 km walk (59 minutes), heading South.
- Metepec (México): Don't miss "Casa del Artesano y Corredores Artesanales", 60 km, heading Southwest (55 minutes by car)
- Tepotzotlán (México): Don't miss "Ex Convento de San Francisco Javier", 65 km, heading Northeast (56 minutes by car)
- Villa del carbón (Estado de México): Don't miss "Presa de Taxhimay", 75 km, heading Northwest (51 minutes by car)
- Piedra Larga (172 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the West (1 minutes by car)
- San José Tejamanil (3067 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northwest (2 minutes by car)
- La Cumbre (101 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the East (2 minutes by car)
- Barrio Yongua (30 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northeast (2 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of El Hielo (Estado de México)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of El Hielo 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 Hielo there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 208 | 207 | 415 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 320 | 277 | 597 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 1,297 | 1,245 | 2,542 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 130 | 110 | 240 |
#7 Pictures of El Hielo
In order for you to enjoy nature around El Hielo, 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 Hielo, 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 Hielo (Estado de México) is 52794
Are you going to send a letter to El Hielo? Do you have a friend in El Hielo and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of El Hielo consists of the following 5 digits: 52794. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of El Hielo ("52") correspond to the state code of Estado de México, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.
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#10 Local food places, eat out, restaurants in El Hielo
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