El Zapote (Veracruz)

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

All the information about this town of 51 inhabitants of the State of Veracruz

The town of El Zapote (Veracruz) belongs to the municipality of Mecatlán. There are 51 inhabitants and it is 884 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Zozocolco is 22 minutes away by car (20 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #14 in terms of number of inhabitants.

In the year 2019, this location joined Mecatlán.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

The town of El Zapote is located at 0.6 kilometers from Mecatlán, 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 Veracruz: 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 Map marker

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#2 The population of El Zapote (Veracruz) is 51 inhabitants

Population data in El Zapote (Veracruz)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2010272451
2005383674
Evolution of the population in El Zapote: Total   Men   Women

According to the 2010 official census, in the town there were 24 males and 27 females. The female/male ratio is 1.125, and the birth rate is 3.32 children per woman. Of the total population, 1.96% comes from outside the State of Veracruz. 29.41% of the population is illiterate (16.67% of men and 40.74% of women). The education level is 2.13 (2.38 in men and 1.94 in women).

Indigenous culture in El Zapote
100.00% of the population is indigenous, and 94.12% of the inhabitants speak one of the indigenous languages. 33.33% of the population speaks one of the indigineous languages, but not Spanish.

Unemployment and the economy in El Zapote
9.80% of the inhabitants (more than 12 years) are economically active (20.83% of the men, and 0.00% of the women).

Housing and infrastructure in El Zapote
In El Zapote there are 18 housings. 76.92% of the housings have electricity, 7.69% have piped water, 61.54% have toilet or restroom, 53.85% have a radio receiver, 53.85% a television, 0.00% a fridge, 0.00% a washing-machine, 0.00% a car or a van, 0.00% a personal computer, 0.00% a landline telephone, 0.00% mobile phone, and 0.00% Internet access.

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#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 Mecatlán. 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:

#5 What to do in El Zapote

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in El Zapote? The list of the best places to visit in El Zapote and nearby locations.
Mountains in El Zapote for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro Grande (Cerro Mecatlan) (756 meters): 4.4 km walk (65 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • Cerro Calpopoco (835 meters): 12.2 km walk (215 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro Limakosoctin (675 meters): 10.4 km walk (179 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro El Ojeador (370 meters): 10.5 km walk (179 minutes), heading Northeast.
Magical Towns to visit when in El Zapote:Other towns near El Zapote:
  • Mecatlán (5649 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northeast (1 minutes by car)
  • Emiliano Zapata (24 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southwest (2 minutes by car)
  • La Escalera (447 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southeast (2 minutes by car)
  • Los Vázquez (307 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the West (2 minutes by car)
  • La Cruz (641 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the East (3 minutes by car)
This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of El Zapote (Veracruz)

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.

#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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#9 Other towns in the Municipality of Mecatlán

  1. Arroyo Grande (76 inhabitants)
  2. Colonia Zaragoza (487 inhabitants)
  3. Cuhuixanath (435 inhabitants)
  4. Fraternidad Antorchista (185 inhabitants)
  5. La Ceiba (237 inhabitants)
  6. La Cruz (641 inhabitants)
  7. La Escalera (447 inhabitants)
  8. Las Flores (367 inhabitants)
  9. Los Jiménez (La Fábrica) (12 inhabitants)
  10. Los Serafines (13 inhabitants)
  11. Manantiales (557 inhabitants)
  12. Mecatlán (5649 inhabitants)
  13. Naranjales (331 inhabitants)
  14. Rancho Alegre (1073 inhabitants)
  15. Ricardo Flores Magón (1654 inhabitants)