El Progreso (Oaxaca)

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The town of El Progreso (Oaxaca) belongs to the municipality of Villa Sola de Vega. There are 246 inhabitants and it is 1,583 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #15 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In El Progreso, 31% of the inhabitants are catholic and 2% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

The town of El Progreso is located at 43.4 kilometers from Villa Sola de Vega, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Southwest 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

How to get to the town of El Progreso in Oaxaca? 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 Progreso.

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#2 The population of El Progreso (Oaxaca) is 246 inhabitants

Population data in El Progreso (Oaxaca)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020118128246
2010109115224
200510396199
Evolution of the population in El Progreso: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in El Progreso:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.785.22
Population coming from outside the State of Oaxaca:0.00%0.00%
Illiterate population:5.69%7.59%
Illiterate population (men):2.85%5.22%
Illiterate population (women):2.85%10.09%
Schooling level:7.746.36
Schooling level (men):7.886.84
Schooling level (women):7.65.87
Indigenous culture data in El Progreso:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:49.59%36.61%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:31.71%20.54%
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 Oaxaca, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in El Progreso:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:63.82%25.45%
Employed population over 12 years (men):64.06%49.57%
Employed population over 12 years (women):63.56%0.00%
Number of inhabited private housings:5047
Homes with electricity:98.00%97.87%
Homes with piped water:100.00%51.06%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:0.00%100.00%
Homes with a radio:34.00%48.94%
Homes with a television:22.00%53.19%
Homes with a refrigerator:22.00%38.30%
Homes with a washing machine:2.00%17.02%
Homes with a car:12.00%10.64%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:2.00%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:2.00%0.00%
Homes with cell phones:14.00%0.00%
Homes with Internet:8.00%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 Oaxaca, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of El Progreso

With the satellite map of El Progreso will I be able to look for my location? Yes, access the map, zoom in and see the surroundings of this town and the municipality of Villa Sola de Vega. Get free live access to satellite views of 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

A weekend in El Progreso and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in El Progreso and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Las mejores montes de El Progreso para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro Cruz de Zaus (2231 meters): 3.9 km walk (60 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro El Campanario (2518 meters): 5.6 km walk (112 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro Pico Real (2102 meters): 9.2 km walk (190 minutes), heading North.
  • Cerro Peña Ahumada (2914 meters): 10.7 km walk (134 minutes), heading Southwest.
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of El Progreso?:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of El Progreso (Oaxaca)

In El Progreso there is a very characteristic age structure of the population, which you can see in the following population pyramid, with data from 2005. After analyzing the demographic data of El Progreso, separated by men and women, and also by age groups, we can analyze what the future of the population in this town will be like.

Data of the age pyramid of the town El Progreso (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)151530
Youth (6-14 years)213051
Adults (15-59 years)6968137
Elderly (60+ years)131528

#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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#8 The Postal Code of El Progreso (Oaxaca) is 71427

Are you going to send a letter to El Progreso? Do you have a friend in El Progreso and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of El Progreso consists of the following 5 digits: 71427. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of El Progreso ("71") correspond to the state code of Oaxaca, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.

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