El Refugio (Guanajuato)

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

Did you know that this town in Guanajuato has 95 inhabitants?

The town of El Refugio (Guanajuato) belongs to the municipality of Dolores Hidalgo Cuna de la Independencia Nal.. There are 95 inhabitants and it is 2,239 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Dolores Hidalgo Cuna de la Independencia Nal is 29 minutes away by car (22 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #218 in terms of number of inhabitants.

The Mexican authorities declared this village as uninhabited in 2020.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

The town of El Refugio is located at 14.1 kilometers from Dolores Hidalgo Cuna de la Independencia Nal., which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Northwest direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of El Refugio.

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

How to get to the town of El Refugio in Guanajuato? 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 Refugio.

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#2 The population of El Refugio (Guanajuato) is 95 inhabitants

Population data in El Refugio (Guanajuato)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2010563995
2005373067
Evolution of the population in El Refugio: Total   Men   Women

According to the 2010 official census, in the town there were 39 males and 56 females. The female/male ratio is 1.436, and the birth rate is 3.17 children per woman. Of the total population, 0.00% comes from outside the State of Guanajuato. 4.21% of the population is illiterate (0.00% of men and 7.14% of women). The education level is 5.55 (4.50 in men and 6.14 in women).

Indigenous culture in El Refugio
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 Refugio
16.84% of the inhabitants (more than 12 years) are economically active (35.90% of the men, and 3.57% of the women).

Housing and infrastructure in El Refugio
In El Refugio there are 15 housings. 100.00% of the housings have electricity, 7.14% have piped water, 21.43% have toilet or restroom, 85.71% have a radio receiver, 100.00% a television, 92.86% a fridge, 28.57% a washing-machine, 42.86% a car or a van, 0.00% a personal computer, 0.00% a landline telephone, 64.29% mobile phone, and 0.00% Internet access.

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#3 Satellite photo of El Refugio

Amazing satellite GPS maps of El Refugio, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Dolores Hidalgo Cuna de la Independencia Nal.. You can search free satellite map (2024) of El Refugio.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near El Refugio

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

Want to know what to see in El Refugio if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy El Refugio.
Mountains in El Refugio for hiking and trails:
  • El Gallo (2299 meters): 1.0 km walk (19 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • Espíritu Santo (2372 meters): 1.9 km walk (24 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • La Bufa (2489 meters): 3.3 km walk (51 minutes), heading West.
  • Cerro San Antonio (2546 meters): 4.1 km walk (72 minutes), heading West.
Magical Towns to visit when in El Refugio:Other towns near El Refugio:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of El Refugio (Guanajuato)

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

#7 Pictures of El Refugio

In order for you to enjoy nature around El Refugio, 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 Refugio, 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 Dolores Hidalgo Cuna de la Independencia Nal.

  1. El Alcalán (7 inhabitants)
  2. El Caracol (La Laguna) (- inhabitants)
  3. El Gato (- inhabitants)
  4. El Mastranto (145 inhabitants)
  5. El Potrero (2 inhabitants)
  6. La Cercada (50 inhabitants)
  7. La Cruz del Padre Razo (Las Crucitas) (1092 inhabitants)
  8. La Piedra Pozo Uno (Predio la Providencia) (5 inhabitants)
  9. La Presa del Gallinero (316 inhabitants)
  10. Palma Prieta (1034 inhabitants)
  11. Palo Alto (85 inhabitants)
  12. Pozo Nuevo (139 inhabitants)
  13. Rancho San José (- inhabitants)
  14. San Nicolás de Trancas (42 inhabitants)
  15. Sergio Ramírez (4 inhabitants)