El Mezquitillo (Guanajuato)

The most complete information about the large village of El Mezquitillo (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.

Did you know that this town in Guanajuato has 2,022 inhabitants?

The town of El Mezquitillo (Guanajuato) belongs to the municipality of San Francisco del Rincón. There are 2,022 inhabitants and it is 1,773 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Jalpa de Cánovas is 45 minutes away by car (30 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #6 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In El Mezquitillo, 97% of the inhabitants are catholic and 85% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

The town of El Mezquitillo is located at 8.1 kilometers from San Francisco del Rincón, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Northeast direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of El Mezquitillo.

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

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

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#2 The population of El Mezquitillo (Guanajuato) is 2,022 inhabitants

Population data in El Mezquitillo (Guanajuato)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
202010339892022
20107897231512
20057276341361
Evolution of the population in El Mezquitillo: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in El Mezquitillo:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.625.12
Population coming from outside the State of Guanajuato:1.58%0.66%
Illiterate population:4.80%6.28%
Illiterate population (men):1.88%5.12%
Illiterate population (women):2.92%7.35%
Schooling level:6.75.69
Schooling level (men):6.725.85
Schooling level (women):6.685.54
Indigenous culture data in El Mezquitillo:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:0.15%0.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.05%0.00%
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 Mezquitillo, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Guanajuato, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in El Mezquitillo:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:49.80%35.45%
Employed population over 12 years (men):59.76%54.36%
Employed population over 12 years (women):40.27%18.12%
Number of inhabited private housings:435339
Homes with electricity:98.85%97.02%
Homes with piped water:98.39%99.01%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:91.95%87.09%
Homes with a radio:74.94%75.17%
Homes with a television:93.79%90.40%
Homes with a refrigerator:85.98%75.50%
Homes with a washing machine:84.83%78.81%
Homes with a car:42.99%34.44%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:15.86%2.65%
Homes with landline telephone:2.53%5.30%
Homes with cell phones:82.53%43.38%
Homes with Internet:20.69%0.66%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in El Mezquitillo (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Guanajuato, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of El Mezquitillo

With the satellite map of El Mezquitillo will I be able to look for my location? Yes, access the map, zoom in and see the surroundings of this town and the municipality of San Francisco del Rincón. You can search free satellite map (2024) of El Mezquitillo.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near El Mezquitillo

Many people want to stay in the town of El Mezquitillo 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 Mezquitillo

Want to know what to see in El Mezquitillo if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy El Mezquitillo.
Mountains in El Mezquitillo for hiking and trails:
  • Mesa de California (1901 meters): 6.2 km walk (93 minutes), heading East.
  • La Silleta (1930 meters): 7.6 km walk (111 minutes), heading East.
  • El Palenque (2145 meters): 15.3 km walk (316 minutes), heading West.
  • El Sombrerito (1804 meters): 16.2 km walk (256 minutes), heading South.
Magical Towns near El Mezquitillo to discover the Mexican culture:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of El Mezquitillo?:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of El Mezquitillo (Guanajuato)

In El Mezquitillo 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 Mezquitillo, 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 Mezquitillo (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)137152289
Youth (6-14 years)237230467
Adults (15-59 years)5915541,145
Elderly (60+ years)6853121

#7 Pictures of El Mezquitillo

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

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  1. California (377 inhabitants)
  2. El Acebuche (176 inhabitants)
  3. El Ranchito (42 inhabitants)
  4. El Tarengo (6 inhabitants)
  5. Granja Fox (2 inhabitants)
  6. Kilómetro 16 (47 inhabitants)
  7. Las Aguilillas (48 inhabitants)
  8. Loma de la Cal (22 inhabitants)
  9. Nuevo Mexiquito (La Loma) (263 inhabitants)
  10. Santa Teresa (Gustavo Dávalos) (- inhabitants)
  11. San Agustín (69 inhabitants)
  12. San Cirilo (El Talón) (18 inhabitants)
  13. San Matías (- inhabitants)
  14. San Roque de Montes (2204 inhabitants)
  15. Tortugas (Las Conchas) (860 inhabitants)