El Refugio (Guanajuato)

Learn about small village of El Refugio through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 134 inhabitants of the State of Guanajuato

The town of El Refugio (Guanajuato) belongs to the municipality of San Luis de la Paz. There are 134 inhabitants and it is 2,025 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Mineral de Pozos is 29 minutes away by car (21 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #103 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In El Refugio, 96% of the inhabitants are catholic and 59% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

The town of El Refugio is located at 22.7 kilometers from San Luis de la Paz, 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 Refugio.

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

Online map of El Refugio (Guanajuato) to be able to get to and make trips around this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in (+) or out (-) to locate the village.

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#2 The population of El Refugio (Guanajuato) is 134 inhabitants

Population data in El Refugio (Guanajuato)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20207361134
20108577162
20057273145
Evolution of the population in El Refugio: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in El Refugio:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.315.19
Population coming from outside the State of Guanajuato:6.72%10.49%
Illiterate population:5.97%7.41%
Illiterate population (men):2.24%5.19%
Illiterate population (women):3.73%9.41%
Schooling level:8.57.70
Schooling level (men):8.577.98
Schooling level (women):8.457.48
Indigenous culture data in El Refugio:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:0.00%0.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.00%0.00%
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 Refugio, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Guanajuato, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in El Refugio:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:49.25%33.33%
Employed population over 12 years (men):55.74%45.45%
Employed population over 12 years (women):43.84%22.35%
Number of inhabited private housings:3746
Homes with electricity:100.00%95.12%
Homes with piped water:100.00%100.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:97.30%92.68%
Homes with a radio:56.76%82.93%
Homes with a television:97.30%100.00%
Homes with a refrigerator:86.49%78.05%
Homes with a washing machine:59.46%68.29%
Homes with a car:78.38%68.29%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:24.32%19.51%
Homes with landline telephone:0.00%0.00%
Homes with cell phones:75.68%82.93%
Homes with Internet:51.35%7.32%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in El Refugio (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Guanajuato, and with the total for the country.
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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 San Luis de la Paz. 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:
  • La Loma (2168 meters): 7.9 km walk (103 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro La Angelina (2377 meters): 9.0 km walk (129 minutes), heading North.
  • Loma El Castaño (2108 meters): 11.6 km walk (155 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Peña Briones (2404 meters): 14.2 km walk (181 minutes), heading Southeast.
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.

Data of the age pyramid of the town El Refugio (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)7512
Youth (6-14 years)8917
Adults (15-59 years)453782
Elderly (60+ years)131023

#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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#8 The Postal Code of El Refugio (Guanajuato) is 37914

Do you want to know the Postal Code of El Refugio so that you can send postal packages and letters with complete confidence that they will arrive at their destination? Write down the following 5 digits: 37914. The first two digits of the ZIP code of El Refugio ("37") correspond to the State of Guanajuato, and the last three identify the town itself. As a curiosity, there may be several locations in the same State with the same Post Code.

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#11 Other towns in the Municipality of San Luis de la Paz

  1. Cerro Blanco (93 inhabitants)
  2. El Chupadero (200 inhabitants)
  3. El Rebaje (19 inhabitants)
  4. Garabatos (2 inhabitants)
  5. La Banderita (11 inhabitants)
  6. La Loma (64 inhabitants)
  7. Los Encinos (4 inhabitants)
  8. Manzanares (285 inhabitants)
  9. Paso de los Mezquites (- inhabitants)
  10. Pozo Hondo (Ex-Hacienda de Pozo Hondo) (845 inhabitants)
  11. Rancho Viejo (9 inhabitants)
  12. Rosa de Castilla (- inhabitants)
  13. San Javier (29 inhabitants)
  14. San Martín (391 inhabitants)
  15. Toreador y Charcos (El Derramadero) (7 inhabitants)