El Platanal (Guanajuato)
The most complete information about the small village of El Platanal (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.
Did you know that this town in Guanajuato has 57 inhabitants?
The town of El Platanal (Guanajuato) belongs to the municipality of Xichú. There are 57 inhabitants and it is 1,000 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #57 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In El Platanal, 96% of the inhabitants are catholic and 29% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.
The town of El Platanal is located at 25.7 kilometers from Xichú, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Southesast direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of El Platanal.
#1 Where is El Platanal? How to go? Map
Location map of El Platanal in Guanajuato: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in El Platanal, which is marked with the following symbol 
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#2 The population of El Platanal (Guanajuato) is 57 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 25 | 32 | 57 |
| 2010 | 23 | 30 | 53 |
| 2005 | 32 | 35 | 67 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 4.1 | 13.33 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Guanajuato: | 38.60% | 28.30% |
| Illiterate population: | 19.30% | 15.09% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 8.77% | 13.33% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 10.53% | 17.39% |
| Schooling level: | 5.18 | 3.58 |
| Schooling level (men): | 5.45 | 3.38 |
| Schooling level (women): | 4.9 | 3.80 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 33.33% | 41.51% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 46.88% | 63.33% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 16.00% | 13.04% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 14 | 12 |
| Homes with electricity: | 100.00% | 91.67% |
| Homes with piped water: | 92.86% | 75.00% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 92.86% | 58.33% |
| Homes with a radio: | 42.86% | 66.67% |
| Homes with a television: | 64.29% | 25.00% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 64.29% | 16.67% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 28.57% | 25.00% |
| Homes with a car: | 28.57% | 16.67% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 7.14% | 0.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 0.00% | 8.33% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 50.00% | 8.33% |
| Homes with Internet: | 21.43% | 8.33% |
#3 Satellite photo of El Platanal
Amazing satellite GPS maps of El Platanal, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Xichú. You can search free satellite map (2024) of El Platanal.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near El Platanal
It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of El Platanal, but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to El Platanal so you can contact them:- HOTEL ARROYO SECO INN: 30 km away, direction Northeast (23 minutes by car)
- HOTEL MARIA ISABEL: 34 km away, direction North (26 minutes by car)
- HOTEL SANCIRO: 38 km away, direction North (27 minutes by car)
- HOTEL HACIENDA MISIÓN CONCÁ: 38 km away, direction East (30 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in El Platanal
Are you visiting and don't know what to do in El Platanal? The list of the best places to visit in El Platanal and nearby locations.Mountains in El Platanal for hiking and trails:
- La Yesca (2016 meters): 2.5 km walk (34 minutes), heading Southwest.
- El Pino (1734 meters): 6.0 km walk (85 minutes), heading West.
- Buenavista (1749 meters): 7.5 km walk (92 minutes), heading East.
- Cerro Grande (2114 meters): 7.7 km walk (132 minutes), heading Southwest.
- Espíritu Santo (Majada de Espíritu Santo) (53 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the East (7 minutes by car)
- Los Cocos (26 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the Southeast (7 minutes by car)
- El Roblar (62 inhabitants): Located 7 km to the East (9 minutes by car)
- El Pinalito de Palomas (El Pinalito) (82 inhabitants): Located 9 km to the Southwest (10 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of El Platanal (Guanajuato)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of El Platanal 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 Platanal there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 3 | 12 | 15 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 14 | 18 | 32 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 6 | 2 | 8 |
#7 Pictures of El Platanal
In order for you to enjoy nature around El Platanal, 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 Platanal, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#8 Vote for El Platanal as the most beautiful town in Mexico
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#9 Schools in El Platanal
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Xichú
#10 Other towns in the Municipality of Xichú
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- El Saucillo (15 inhabitants)
- Guadiana (14 inhabitants)
- La Laja (259 inhabitants)
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- La Zábila (359 inhabitants)
- Los Aguajes (15 inhabitants)
- Los Pablos de Abajo (48 inhabitants)
- Mezquital (46 inhabitants)
- Misión de Santa Rosa (305 inhabitants)
- Puerto de Tablas (116 inhabitants)
- Puerto del Ocote (El Confite) (111 inhabitants)
- San Diego de las Pitahayas (166 inhabitants)