El Zapotalito (Oaxaca)

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The town of El Zapotalito (Oaxaca) belongs to the municipality of Villa de Tututepec de Melchor Ocampo. There are 1,074 inhabitants and it is 19 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Santa Catarina Juquila is 86 minutes away by car (59 km). It is the most populated town in the position #8 of the whole municipality.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In El Zapotalito, there is a percentage of 14% of indigenous population and 67% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on El Zapotalito? They are at the bottom of this page.

To locate this beautiful town inside the municipality, you must know that El Zapotalito is located at 16.9 kilometers (in direction North) from the locality of Río Grande o Piedra Parada, which is the one that has more inhabitants inside the municipality. Also, from the capital of the municipality (Villa de Tututepec (Cab.)) it is at 12.4 kilometers in direction West. With our webpage and with our satelital map that you can find below, you can know where is and visit the surroundings of El Zapotalito.

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

Online map of El Zapotalito (Oaxaca) 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 Zapotalito (Oaxaca) is 1,074 inhabitants

Population data in El Zapotalito (Oaxaca)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20205395351074
2010503477980
2005454452906
Evolution of the population in El Zapotalito: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in El Zapotalito:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.6811.95
Population coming from outside the State of Oaxaca:8.38%0.10%
Illiterate population:9.31%12.65%
Illiterate population (men):4.75%11.95%
Illiterate population (women):4.56%13.32%
Schooling level:7.035.57
Schooling level (men):6.685.43
Schooling level (women):7.365.70
Indigenous culture data in El Zapotalito:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:13.69%11.63%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:6.05%5.20%
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 Zapotalito, 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 Zapotalito:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:42.55%42.55%
Employed population over 12 years (men):55.33%62.47%
Employed population over 12 years (women):29.87%23.66%
Number of inhabited private housings:293295
Homes with electricity:95.90%96.86%
Homes with piped water:96.93%1.35%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:93.86%86.55%
Homes with a radio:40.96%49.78%
Homes with a television:73.38%85.65%
Homes with a refrigerator:72.70%65.92%
Homes with a washing machine:65.19%44.84%
Homes with a car:24.91%21.52%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:11.26%4.04%
Homes with landline telephone:32.42%10.76%
Homes with cell phones:67.24%6.73%
Homes with Internet:32.42%0.90%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in El Zapotalito (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 Zapotalito

Amazing satellite GPS maps of El Zapotalito, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Villa de Tututepec de Melchor Ocampo. You can search free satellite map (2024) of El Zapotalito.



#4 What to do in El Zapotalito

Want to know what to see in El Zapotalito if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy El Zapotalito.
Mountains in El Zapotalito for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro El Zapotalito (238 meters): 2.3 km walk (29 minutes), heading East.
  • Cerro Hermoso (213 meters): 3.0 km walk (63 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro El Corral (98 meters): 12.5 km walk (226 minutes), heading West.
  • Cerro El Vigia (825 meters): 13.7 km walk (241 minutes), heading Northeast.
Magical Towns to visit when in El Zapotalito:Other towns near El Zapotalito:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#5 Population pyramid of El Zapotalito (Oaxaca)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town El Zapotalito (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)7158129
Youth (6-14 years)88112200
Adults (15-59 years)326308634
Elderly (60+ years)5457111

#6 Pictures of El Zapotalito

In order for you to enjoy nature around El Zapotalito, 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 Zapotalito, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.

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#7 The Postal Code of El Zapotalito (Oaxaca) is 71817

Do you want to know the Postal Code of El Zapotalito 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: 71817. The first two digits of the ZIP code of El Zapotalito ("71") correspond to the State of Oaxaca, 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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  2. El Mangal (4 inhabitants)
  3. El Noventa y Cinco (4 inhabitants)
  4. Francisco Cruz (- inhabitants)
  5. Hidalgo (578 inhabitants)
  6. José Cruz (5 inhabitants)
  7. La Curva (- inhabitants)
  8. La Luz (2784 inhabitants)
  9. La Soledad (370 inhabitants)
  10. Linda Vista (- inhabitants)
  11. Rancho El Tamarindo (5 inhabitants)
  12. Rancho La Montserrat (3 inhabitants)
  13. Rancho Miraflores (2 inhabitants)
  14. San Antonio Río Verde (129 inhabitants)
  15. Vista Hermosa (1 inhabitants)