El Progreso (Veracruz)

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The town of El Progreso (Veracruz) belongs to the municipality of Las Choapas. There are 85 inhabitants and it is 81 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #100 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In El Progreso, 29% of the population over 12 years is single and 10% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.

The town of El Progreso is located at 57.5 kilometers from Las Choapas, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the North direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of El Progreso.

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

Online map of El Progreso in Veracruz, with an interactive cartography with which you can see closely the town, centered on Map marker

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#2 The population of El Progreso (Veracruz) is 85 inhabitants

Population data in El Progreso (Veracruz)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020404585
20105457111
2005384381
Evolution of the population in El Progreso: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in El Progreso:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):3.37.02
Population coming from outside the State of Veracruz:1.18%4.50%
Illiterate population:15.29%11.71%
Illiterate population (men):7.06%7.02%
Illiterate population (women):8.24%16.67%
Schooling level:44.13
Schooling level (men):4.713.94
Schooling level (women):3.144.31
Indigenous culture data in El Progreso:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:5.88%21.62%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:1.18%7.21%
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 Progreso, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Veracruz, and in the country as a whole.

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

Unemployment, economy and housing data in El Progreso:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:38.82%29.73%
Employed population over 12 years (men):64.44%56.14%
Employed population over 12 years (women):10.00%1.85%
Number of inhabited private housings:2926
Homes with electricity:96.55%88.46%
Homes with piped water:100.00%46.15%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:93.10%92.31%
Homes with a radio:6.90%50.00%
Homes with a television:75.86%30.77%
Homes with a refrigerator:58.62%38.46%
Homes with a washing machine:51.72%11.54%
Homes with a car:13.79%3.85%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:0.00%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:0.00%0.00%
Homes with cell phones:24.14%0.00%
Homes with Internet:10.34%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in El Progreso (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Veracruz, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of El Progreso

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



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near El Progreso

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

Want to know what to see in El Progreso if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy El Progreso.
Las mejores montes de El Progreso para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro La Chichi (673 meters): 13.3 km walk (178 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro Lindavista (316 meters): 14.4 km walk (216 minutes), heading East.
Other towns near El Progreso:
  • Peña Blanca (58 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the Southwest (6 minutes by car)
  • El Desengaño (27 inhabitants): Located 7 km to the North (10 minutes by car)
  • Progreso Dos (Los Cruces) (70 inhabitants): Located 9 km to the East (12 minutes by car)
  • Alfonso Medina (142 inhabitants): Located 11 km to the Northwest (11 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 Progreso (Veracruz)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town El Progreso (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)729
Youth (6-14 years)5914
Adults (15-59 years)252954
Elderly (60+ years)358

#7 Pictures of El Progreso

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

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#10 Other towns in the Municipality of Las Choapas

  1. Agua Buena (- inhabitants)
  2. Cascarillo (- inhabitants)
  3. El Alba (34 inhabitants)
  4. El Castillo Jesucristo (- inhabitants)
  5. Familia León (- inhabitants)
  6. Félix Olán Sánchez (- inhabitants)
  7. El Tequila (4 inhabitants)
  8. Las Potrancas (3 inhabitants)
  9. Las Tres Gardenias (7 inhabitants)
  10. Los Ramones (6 inhabitants)
  11. Maurilia Corona Hernández (4 inhabitants)
  12. Nuevo Progreso (8 inhabitants)
  13. San Agustín (- inhabitants)
  14. San Lorenzo (1 inhabitants)
  15. Virgilio Hernández (- inhabitants)