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El Caporal

The most complete information about the small village of El Caporal (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.

Did you know that this town in Michoacán has 11 inhabitants?

Its former name was El Ranchito (El Caporal).

The town of El Caporal belongs to the municipality of Uruapan (State of Michoacán). There are 11 inhabitants and it is 1,593 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Paracho de Verduzco is 62 minutes away by car (44 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #142 in terms of number of inhabitants.

This town has recently changed its name. It used to be known as El Ranchito (El Caporal). The inhabitants of this community decided to change its name in 2016.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

The town of El Caporal is located at 3.6 kilometers from Uruapan, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Northeast direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of El Caporal.

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

Online map of El Caporal in Michoacán, with an interactive cartography with which you can see closely the town, centered on

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#2 The population of El Caporal (Michoacán) is 11 inhabitants

Population data in El Caporal

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020			11
2010			7
2005			9

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#3 Satellite photo of El Caporal

With the satellite map of El Caporal 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 Uruapan. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of El Caporal.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near El Caporal

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

• MOTEL SAN CARLOS SA DE CV: 2 km away, direction Southwest (2 minutes by car)
• HOTEL GERARDO: 3 km away, direction East (2 minutes by car)
• HOTEL PARAÍSO: 2 km away, direction East (2 minutes by car)
• MOTEL EXCALIBUR: 2 km away, direction Northwest (2 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in El Caporal

Want to know what to see in El Caporal if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy El Caporal.
Mountains in El Caporal for hiking and trails:

• Mesa Purengue (1566 meters): 4.1 km walk (68 minutes), heading Southwest.
• Loma Las Armas (1606 meters): 5.2 km walk (94 minutes), heading Southwest.
• Cerro Jicalmi (1850 meters): 5.8 km walk (85 minutes), heading West.
• Cerro Cruz del Arriero (1831 meters): 5.1 km walk (103 minutes), heading South.

Magical Towns to visit when in El Caporal:

• Paracho de Verduzco (Michoacán de Ocampo): Don't miss "Museo de la guitarra", 62 km, heading North (44 minutes by car)

Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of El Caporal?:

• Santa Rosa (Santa Bárbara) (3749 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the South (2 minutes by car)
• Santa B�rbara (20 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the South (4 minutes by car)
• La Cortina (162 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southeast (5 minutes by car)
• Miradores (27 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the East (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 Caporal

In order for you to enjoy nature around El Caporal, 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 Caporal, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#7 Vote for El Caporal as the most beautiful town in Mexico

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- The best towns in Mexico
- The most beautiful towns in Michoacán

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#8 Other towns in the Municipality of Uruapan