El Zacatal (Zacatecas)
Learn about medium-sized town of El Zacatal through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 345 inhabitants of the State of Zacatecas
The town of El Zacatal (Zacatecas) belongs to the municipality of Pinos. There are 345 inhabitants and it is 2,119 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Pinos is 41 minutes away by car (28 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #72 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In El Zacatal, 98% of the inhabitants are catholic and 86% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.
The town of El Zacatal is located at 20.1 kilometers from Pinos, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Southesast direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of El Zacatal.
#1 Where is El Zacatal? How to go? Map
How to get to the town of El Zacatal in Zacatecas? 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 Zacatal.
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#2 The population of El Zacatal (Zacatecas) is 345 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 187 | 158 | 345 |
| 2010 | 158 | 148 | 306 |
| 2005 | 123 | 112 | 235 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.76 | 7.43 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Zacatecas: | 6.38% | 7.19% |
| Illiterate population: | 5.51% | 8.50% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 1.45% | 7.43% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 4.06% | 9.49% |
| Schooling level: | 7.47 | 6.46 |
| Schooling level (men): | 7.13 | 6.14 |
| Schooling level (women): | 7.75 | 6.77 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 0.00% | 1.63% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 0.00% | 0.33% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Pinos (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 31.59% | 28.10% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 53.80% | 55.41% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 12.83% | 2.53% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 87 | 80 |
| Homes with electricity: | 100.00% | 95.65% |
| Homes with piped water: | 96.55% | 86.96% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 60.92% | 33.33% |
| Homes with a radio: | 57.47% | 72.46% |
| Homes with a television: | 98.85% | 91.30% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 82.76% | 59.42% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 86.21% | 52.17% |
| Homes with a car: | 54.02% | 36.23% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 4.60% | 0.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 3.45% | 1.45% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 78.16% | 31.88% |
| Homes with Internet: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of El Zacatal
Amazing satellite GPS maps of El Zacatal, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Pinos. You can search free satellite map (2024) of El Zacatal.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near El Zacatal
Many people want to stay in the town of El Zacatal 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:- HOTEL EL MESON: 27 km away, direction Southwest (19 minutes by car)
- HOTEL MESÓN DEL CONDE: 32 km away, direction Southwest (24 minutes by car)
- HOTEL DON JULIAN: 35 km away, direction Southwest (26 minutes by car)
- HOTEL REAL SANTA CECILIA: 29 km away, direction Southwest (21 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in El Zacatal
Want to know what to see in El Zacatal if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy El Zacatal.Mountains in El Zacatal for hiking and trails:
- El Triguillo (Monte El Triguillo) (2132 meters): 1.2 km walk (18 minutes), heading South.
- Moya (Monte Moya) (2134 meters): 2.1 km walk (39 minutes), heading Southeast.
- Loma La Majada Grande (2135 meters): 2.6 km walk (52 minutes), heading West.
- El Coyote (2177 meters): 3.8 km walk (71 minutes), heading Southwest.
- Pinos (Zacatecas): Don't miss "Parroquia de San MatÃas", 41 km, heading Southwest (28 minutes by car)
- Santiago (1556 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the East (4 minutes by car)
- El Coyote (Fonseca) (99 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the South (4 minutes by car)
- El Callejón (19 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the North (8 minutes by car)
- Privada San Antonio (El Callejón) (13 inhabitants): Located 7 km to the North (7 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of El Zacatal (Zacatecas)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of El Zacatal 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 Zacatal there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 25 | 13 | 38 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 40 | 49 | 89 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 106 | 81 | 187 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 16 | 15 | 31 |
#7 Pictures of El Zacatal
In order for you to enjoy nature around El Zacatal, 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 Zacatal, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#9 Schools in El Zacatal
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Pinos
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