El Paredón (Puebla)

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

Did you know that this town in Puebla has 2,741 inhabitants?

The town of El Paredón (Puebla) belongs to the municipality of Chignahuapan. There are 2,741 inhabitants and it is 2,615 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Ciudad de Chignahuapan is 33 minutes away by car (30 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #3 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In El Paredón, 97% of the inhabitants are catholic and 57% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

The town of El Paredón is located at 23.2 kilometers from Ciudad de Chignahuapan, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the West direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of El Paredón.

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

How to get to the town of El Paredón in Puebla? Using this map, use the controls to zoom in and out on the village and others in the vicinity to see the direct route, and to be able to plan, for example, hiking activities in El Paredón.

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#2 The population of El Paredón (Puebla) is 2,741 inhabitants

Population data in El Paredón (Puebla)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020141713242741
2010124911642413
200511099792088
Evolution of the population in El Paredón: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in El Paredón:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.646.53
Population coming from outside the State of Puebla:37.14%27.85%
Illiterate population:5.25%7.00%
Illiterate population (men):2.59%6.53%
Illiterate population (women):2.66%7.45%
Schooling level:7.416.43
Schooling level (men):7.376.34
Schooling level (women):7.446.51
Indigenous culture data in El Paredón:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:0.55%0.29%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.22%0.12%
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 Paredón, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Puebla, and in the country as a whole.

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

Unemployment, economy and housing data in El Paredón:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:48.16%37.63%
Employed population over 12 years (men):56.65%55.50%
Employed population over 12 years (women):40.23%20.98%
Number of inhabited private housings:688677
Homes with electricity:99.42%98.62%
Homes with piped water:99.27%96.90%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:93.90%95.18%
Homes with a radio:62.50%72.12%
Homes with a television:93.17%91.57%
Homes with a refrigerator:68.17%51.98%
Homes with a washing machine:56.83%39.24%
Homes with a car:39.39%30.64%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:9.59%4.30%
Homes with landline telephone:9.16%40.45%
Homes with cell phones:89.10%13.08%
Homes with Internet:16.28%0.34%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in El Paredón (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Puebla, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of El Paredón

Amazing satellite GPS maps of El Paredón, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Chignahuapan. You can search free satellite map (2024) of El Paredón.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near El Paredón

Do you want to stay in El Paredón? We don't have any hotel registered in this town, but you can check in this list of the closest accommodations to El Paredón:

#5 What to do in El Paredón

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in El Paredón? The list of the best places to visit in El Paredón and nearby locations.
Mountains in El Paredón for hiking and trails:
  • Mesa El Arco (2916 meters): 4.0 km walk (59 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro Redondo (2883 meters): 6.5 km walk (93 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro La Lobera (2828 meters): 6.8 km walk (105 minutes), heading North.
  • Cerro El Comal (2651 meters): 6.8 km walk (97 minutes), heading Northwest.
Magical Towns to visit when in El Paredón:
  • Ciudad de Chignahuapan (Puebla): Don't miss "Laguna de Chignahuapan​", 33 km, heading East (30 minutes by car)
  • Tlaxco (Tlaxcala): Don't miss "Parroquía de San Agustín", 54 km, heading Southeast (52 minutes by car)
  • Acaxochitlán (Hidalgo): Don't miss "Iglesia Asunción de María", 53 km, heading North (49 minutes by car)
  • Zacatlán (Puebla): Don't miss "Museo de Relojería y Autómatas Alberto Olvera", 66 km, heading East (49 minutes by car)
Other towns near El Paredón:
  • Tres Cabezas (1020 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Northwest (6 minutes by car)
  • San Isidro Coliuca (284 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the South (7 minutes by car)
  • Las Maravillas (35 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Southwest (6 minutes by car)
  • El Reparo (21 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the East (6 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 Paredón (Puebla)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town El Paredón (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)168189357
Youth (6-14 years)273265538
Adults (15-59 years)8387471,585
Elderly (60+ years)138123261

#7 Pictures of El Paredón

In order for you to enjoy nature around El Paredón, 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 Paredón, 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 Paredón (Puebla) is 73302

Do you want to know the Postal Code of El Paredón 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: 73302. The first two digits of the ZIP code of El Paredón ("73") correspond to the State of Puebla, 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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#11 Other towns in the Municipality of Chignahuapan

  1. Ejido de Atlamaxac (Estados Unidos) (177 inhabitants)
  2. El Cristo (16 inhabitants)
  3. El Fresno (879 inhabitants)
  4. La Bruja (139 inhabitants)
  5. La Cruz de los Pastores (- inhabitants)
  6. La Joya (92 inhabitants)
  7. La Melada (72 inhabitants)
  8. Loma Alta (1669 inhabitants)
  9. Ocojala (388 inhabitants)
  10. Palo Bendito (- inhabitants)
  11. Pueblo Nuevo (Peñuelas) (552 inhabitants)
  12. Rancho San Isidro (19 inhabitants)
  13. San Miguel Pedernales (150 inhabitants)
  14. Teyra (Santa Rita) (4 inhabitants)
  15. Zotoltepec (133 inhabitants)