El Polvorín (Durango)

We have collected many facts about the tiny town of El Polvorín, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.

So you will learn about this incredible town of 7 inhabitants of Durango.

The town of El Polvorín (Durango) belongs to the municipality of Santiago Papasquiaro. There are 7 inhabitants and it is 2,850 meters altitude. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #194 of the ranking.

The Mexican authorities declared this village as uninhabited in 2020.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Do you want to locate the town of El Polvorín? You can find it at 67.3 kilometers, in direction West, from the town of Santiago Papasquiaro, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of El Polvorín through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

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

How to get to the town of El Polvorín in Durango? 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 Polvorín.

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#2 The population of El Polvorín (Durango) is 7 inhabitants

Population data in El Polvorín (Durango)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2010347
20055611
Evolution of the population in El Polvorín: Total   Men   Women

According to the 2010 official census, in the town there were 4 males and 3 females. The female/male ratio is 0.750, and the birth rate is 3 children per woman. Of the total population, 0.00% comes from outside the State of Durango. 0.00% of the population is illiterate (0.00% of men and 0.00% of women). The education level is 4.83 (3.67 in men and 6 in women).

Indigenous culture in El Polvorín
0.00% of the population is indigenous, and 0.00% of the inhabitants speak one of the indigenous languages. 0.00% of the population speaks one of the indigineous languages, but not Spanish.

Unemployment and the economy in El Polvorín
42.86% of the inhabitants (more than 12 years) are economically active (75.00% of the men, and 0.00% of the women).

Housing and infrastructure in El Polvorín
In El Polvorín there are 3 housings. 33.33% of the housings have electricity, 0.00% have piped water, 66.67% have toilet or restroom, 0.00% have a radio receiver, 33.33% a television, 0.00% a fridge, 0.00% a washing-machine, 100.00% a car or a van, 0.00% a personal computer, 0.00% a landline telephone, 0.00% mobile phone, and 0.00% Internet access.

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#3 Satellite photo of El Polvorín

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



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near El Polvorín

It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of El Polvorín, but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to El Polvorín so you can contact them:

#5 What to do in El Polvorín

A weekend in El Polvorín and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in El Polvorín and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Mountains in El Polvorín for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro El Alazan (2815 meters): 6.3 km walk (126 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro Alto de Cuesta Blanca (2953 meters): 5.7 km walk (104 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro Nevado (2870 meters): 7.8 km walk (112 minutes), heading West.
  • Cerro Chamacuero (2370 meters): 8.5 km walk (164 minutes), heading Northwest.
Other towns near El Polvorín:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of El Polvorín (Durango)

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

#7 Pictures of El Polvorín

In order for you to enjoy nature around El Polvorín, 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 Polvorín, 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 Polvorín (Durango) is 34624

Do you want to know the Postal Code of El Polvorín 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: 34624. The first two digits of the ZIP code of El Polvorín ("34") correspond to the State of Durango, 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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#10 Other towns in the Municipality of Santiago Papasquiaro

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  2. Aserradero Porfirio Corral Chaidez (- inhabitants)
  3. El Aventadero (14 inhabitants)
  4. El Cazadero (464 inhabitants)
  5. El Cáñamo (1 inhabitants)
  6. El Palomar (- inhabitants)
  7. El Peñasco (- inhabitants)
  8. Finca Los Gemelos (4 inhabitants)
  9. Francisco Javier Leyva (170 inhabitants)
  10. La Estancia (129 inhabitants)
  11. Las Güeritas (4 inhabitants)
  12. Machado (34 inhabitants)
  13. Salsipuedes (Mesa del Corral) (1 inhabitants)
  14. San Julián (60 inhabitants)
  15. San Miguel (- inhabitants)