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El Potrero (Michoacán)

We have collected many facts about the small village of El Potrero, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.

So you will learn about this incredible town of 16 inhabitants of Michoacán.

The town of El Potrero (Michoacán) belongs to the municipality of Aquila. There are 16 inhabitants and it is 139 meters altitude. It's a beach town: the beach of La Negra is 14 km away. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #201 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Do you want to locate the town of El Potrero? You can find it at 25.6 kilometers, in direction North, from the town of Aquila, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of El Potrero through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

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

How to get to the town of El Potrero in Michoacán? 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 Potrero.

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#2 The population of El Potrero (Michoacán) is 16 inhabitants

Population data in El Potrero (Michoacán)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020			16
2010	9	11	20
2005			11

Evolution of the population in El Potrero: Total   Men   Women

According to the 2010 official census, in the town there were 11 males and 9 females. The female/male ratio is 0.818, and the birth rate is 4.50 children per woman. Of the total population, 0.00% comes from outside the State of Michoacán. 5.00% of the population is illiterate (0.00% of men and 11.11% of women). The education level is 4.22 (4.25 in men and 4.20 in women).

Indigenous culture in El Potrero
70.00% of the population is indigenous, and 20.00% 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 Potrero
20.00% of the inhabitants (more than 12 years) are economically active (36.36% of the men, and 0.00% of the women).

Housing and infrastructure in El Potrero
In El Potrero there are 3 housings. 33.33% of the housings have electricity, 0.00% have piped water, 0.00% have toilet or restroom, 0.00% have a radio receiver, 0.00% a television, 0.00% a fridge, 0.00% a washing-machine, 0.00% 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 Potrero

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

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near El Potrero

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

• CENTRO ECOTURISTICO CABAÑAS COLOLA: 14 km away, direction South (11 minutes by car)
• CABAÑAS TURISTICAS LA PALMA SOLA: 13 km away, direction West (9 minutes by car)
• HOTEL KALAKI ATL TLAYEKANTIK: 15 km away, direction West (12 minutes by car)
• COOPERATIVA TURISTICA LA MANZANILLERA S.C. DE RL DE C.V: 13 km away, direction West (10 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in El Potrero

A weekend in El Potrero and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in El Potrero and surroundings to find the best destinations.
The best beaches in El Potrero to enjoy water sports:

• La Negra: A 14 km walk (131 minutes) or 14 minutes by car, heading Southwest.
• La Llorona: A 13 km walk (159 minutes) or 14 minutes by car, heading Southwest.
• Manzanillera: A 14 km walk (136 minutes) or 19 minutes by car, heading West.
• Careycito: A 14 km walk (199 minutes) or 20 minutes by car, heading South.

Mountains in El Potrero for hiking and trails:

• Cuerno de Venado (440 meters): 4.4 km walk (56 minutes), heading Southeast.
• El Zapotito (304 meters): 10.3 km walk (141 minutes), heading Northwest.
• El Otate (772 meters): 11.6 km walk (224 minutes), heading North.
• Cerro Huatzcuba (620 meters): 11.2 km walk (182 minutes), heading Northwest.

Other towns near El Potrero:

• Bejama (37 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northeast (2 minutes by car)
• Barranca las Conchas (35 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the East (3 minutes by car)
• El Otate (22 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northeast (4 minutes by car)
• Brinca Agua (15 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southwest (4 minutes by car)

This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Pictures of El Potrero

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