El Hongo (Hidalgo)

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The town of El Hongo (Hidalgo) belongs to the municipality of San Bartolo Tutotepec. There are 34 inhabitants and it is 1,622 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Pahuatlán is 45 minutes away by car (31 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #76 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In El Hongo, there is a percentage of 88% of indigenous population and 25% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on El Hongo? They are at the bottom of this page.

The town of El Hongo is located at 5.8 kilometers from San Bartolo Tutotepec, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Southwest direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of El Hongo.

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

What is the route to get to El Hongo (Hidalgo)? Find out on this map the access to this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in and out to the icon Map marker

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#2 The population of El Hongo (Hidalgo) is 34 inhabitants

Population data in El Hongo (Hidalgo)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020191534
2010263258
2005293968
Evolution of the population in El Hongo: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in El Hongo:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):3.6715.62
Population coming from outside the State of Hidalgo:0.00%12.07%
Illiterate population:44.12%27.59%
Illiterate population (men):17.65%15.62%
Illiterate population (women):26.47%42.31%
Schooling level:3.934.13
Schooling level (men):4.645.95
Schooling level (women):3.271.76
Indigenous culture data in El Hongo:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:88.24%94.83%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:64.71%53.45%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:8.82%5.17%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of El Hongo, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Hidalgo, and in the country as a whole.

Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of San Bartolo Tutotepec (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.

Unemployment, economy and housing data in El Hongo:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:35.29%22.41%
Employed population over 12 years (men):73.33%37.50%
Employed population over 12 years (women):5.26%3.85%
Number of inhabited private housings:1221
Homes with electricity:100.00%92.31%
Homes with piped water:100.00%0.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:91.67%92.31%
Homes with a radio:33.33%69.23%
Homes with a television:66.67%53.85%
Homes with a refrigerator:33.33%15.38%
Homes with a washing machine:25.00%7.69%
Homes with a car:0.00%7.69%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:0.00%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:25.00%0.00%
Homes with cell phones:25.00%0.00%
Homes with Internet:16.67%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in El Hongo (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Hidalgo, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of El Hongo

Amazing satellite GPS maps of El Hongo, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of San Bartolo Tutotepec. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of El Hongo.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near El Hongo

Many people want to stay in the town of El Hongo 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:

#5 What to do in El Hongo

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in El Hongo? The list of the best places to visit in El Hongo and nearby locations.
Mountains in El Hongo for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro Tutotepec (2032 meters): 3.4 km walk (41 minutes), heading West.
  • Cerro El Mirador (1784 meters): 5.1 km walk (88 minutes), heading North.
  • Cerro La Gruta (1587 meters): 5.1 km walk (89 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro Pena del Gato (1741 meters): 7.5 km walk (136 minutes), heading West.
Magical Towns to visit when in El Hongo:
  • Pahuatlán (Puebla): Don't miss "Puente Colgante de Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla", 45 km, heading Southeast (31 minutes by car)
  • Acaxochitlán (Hidalgo): Don't miss "Museo Arqueológico", 64 km, heading South (47 minutes by car)
  • Huauchinango (Puebla): Don't miss "Cerro de Zempoala", 59 km, heading Southeast (57 minutes by car)
  • Xicotepec (Puebla): Don't miss "Centro Botánico El Ángel de tu ​Salud", 48 km, heading Southeast (48 minutes by car)
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of El Hongo?:
  • Pueblo Nuevo (119 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southeast (2 minutes by car)
  • Tierra Fuerte (72 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the West (2 minutes by car)
  • Chicamole (130 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the East (3 minutes by car)
  • El Jovión (99 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the North (4 minutes by car)
This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of El Hongo (Hidalgo)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town El Hongo (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)404
Youth (6-14 years)011
Adults (15-59 years)81119
Elderly (60+ years)7310

#7 Pictures of El Hongo

In order for you to enjoy nature around El Hongo, 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 Hongo, 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 Hongo (Hidalgo) is 43444

Are you going to send a letter to El Hongo? Do you have a friend in El Hongo and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of El Hongo consists of the following 5 digits: 43444. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of El Hongo ("43") correspond to the state code of Hidalgo, 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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#11 Other towns in the Municipality of San Bartolo Tutotepec

  1. Cerro Pelón (18 inhabitants)
  2. Colonia Industrial (788 inhabitants)
  3. El Hongo (70 inhabitants)
  4. El Mavodo (369 inhabitants)
  5. El Mirador (22 inhabitants)
  6. El Nandho (141 inhabitants)
  7. El Popotillo Chico (15 inhabitants)
  8. La Barranca (El Infiernillo) (6 inhabitants)
  9. La Cumbre de la Campana (139 inhabitants)
  10. La Florida (La Canoa) (2 inhabitants)
  11. Los Planes (- inhabitants)
  12. Milpa Larga (37 inhabitants)
  13. San Isidro (33 inhabitants)
  14. Santiago (605 inhabitants)
  15. Xuchitlán (417 inhabitants)