El Zapote (Puebla)
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So you will learn about this incredible town of 722 inhabitants of Puebla.
The town of El Zapote (Puebla) belongs to the municipality of Xiutetelco. There are 722 inhabitants and it is 2,056 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Teziutlán is 10 minutes away by car (9 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #14 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In El Zapote, there is a percentage of 2% of indigenous population and 90% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on El Zapote? They are at the bottom of this page.
The town of El Zapote is located at 2.9 kilometers from San Juan Xiutetelco, 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 Zapote.
#1 Where is El Zapote? How to go? Map
Location map of El Zapote in Puebla: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in El Zapote, which is marked with the following symbol 
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#2 The population of El Zapote (Puebla) is 722 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 374 | 348 | 722 |
| 2010 | 287 | 273 | 560 |
| 2005 | 230 | 245 | 475 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.36 | 12.09 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Puebla: | 10.39% | 8.04% |
| Illiterate population: | 9.14% | 17.68% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 2.91% | 12.09% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 6.23% | 23.00% |
| Schooling level: | 6.88 | 5.58 |
| Schooling level (men): | 7.23 | 6.21 |
| Schooling level (women): | 6.57 | 4.97 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 1.80% | 4.46% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 1.94% | 1.07% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 45.98% | 29.64% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 59.77% | 43.96% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 33.16% | 16.03% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 160 | 133 |
| Homes with electricity: | 100.00% | 95.54% |
| Homes with piped water: | 99.38% | 94.64% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 91.25% | 84.82% |
| Homes with a radio: | 66.25% | 64.29% |
| Homes with a television: | 91.88% | 88.39% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 51.25% | 44.64% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 36.88% | 21.43% |
| Homes with a car: | 25.62% | 16.96% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 11.25% | 4.46% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 0.62% | 0.89% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 90.00% | 45.54% |
| Homes with Internet: | 26.25% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of El Zapote
Amazing satellite GPS maps of El Zapote, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Xiutetelco. You can search free satellite map (2024) of El Zapote.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near El Zapote
Many people want to stay in the town of El Zapote 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 SAN JUAN: 5 km away, direction North (3 minutes by car)
- AUTO HOTEL CAÑAVERAL DE PASIONES: 5 km away, direction Northwest (4 minutes by car)
- AUTO HOTEL MONTPARNASSE: 5 km away, direction Northwest (4 minutes by car)
- HOTEL MI MONTE: 6 km away, direction Northeast (5 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in El Zapote
Want to know what to see in El Zapote if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy El Zapote.Mountains in El Zapote for hiking and trails:
- Cerro Las Víboras (2387 meters): 3.5 km walk (69 minutes), heading West.
- Cerro Tepecuaco (2057 meters): 4.4 km walk (70 minutes), heading East.
- Cerro San Agustín (2609 meters): 4.4 km walk (65 minutes), heading Southwest.
- Cerro Tesivio (2296 meters): 4.2 km walk (59 minutes), heading Northwest.
- Teziutlán (Puebla): Don't miss "Cascadas de Teziutlán", 10 km, heading Northwest (9 minutes by car)
- Tlatlauquitepec (Puebla): Don't miss "Cerro Cabezón", 32 km, heading Northwest (31 minutes by car)
- Ciudad de Cuetzalan (Puebla): Don't miss "Capilla de la Purísima Concepción o de la Conchita", 67 km, heading Northwest (52 minutes by car)
- San Francisco (3536 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northeast (1 minutes by car)
- Xaltipan (5620 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the South (2 minutes by car)
- Xaltipan (145 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the East (1 minutes by car)
- Xaltipan (Sección Décima) (983 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the South (3 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of El Zapote (Puebla)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of El Zapote 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 Zapote there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 49 | 62 | 111 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 66 | 58 | 124 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 235 | 200 | 435 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 24 | 28 | 52 |
#7 Pictures of El Zapote
In order for you to enjoy nature around El Zapote, 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 Zapote, 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 Zapote (Puebla) is 73978
Do you want to know the Postal Code of El Zapote 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: 73978. The first two digits of the ZIP code of El Zapote ("73") correspond to the State of Puebla, 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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#10 Schools in El Zapote
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Xiutetelco
#11 Other towns in the Municipality of Xiutetelco
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- La Cantera (469 inhabitants)
- La Palma (433 inhabitants)
- La Ventana (236 inhabitants)
- Loma Bonita (223 inhabitants)
- Rancho Nuevo (353 inhabitants)
- San Martín (1918 inhabitants)
- Santiago (1147 inhabitants)
- Sección Primera Xiutetelco (48 inhabitants)
- Sección Segunda Xiutetelco (519 inhabitants)
- Tilca (San José) (21 inhabitants)
- Vista Hermosa (246 inhabitants)