Godoy (Guanajuato)

Maps, pictures and statistics of Godoy, a beautiful large village of 814 inhabitants of the State of Guanajuato

The town of Godoy (Guanajuato) belongs to the municipality of Salamanca. There are 814 inhabitants and it is 1,718 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Yuriria is 86 minutes away by car (60 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #33 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Godoy, 99% of the inhabitants are catholic and 77% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

The town of Godoy is located at 11.2 kilometers from Salamanca, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the East direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Godoy.

#1 Where is Godoy? How to go? Map

Location map of Godoy in Guanajuato: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Godoy, which is marked with the following symbol Map marker

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#2 The population of Godoy (Guanajuato) is 814 inhabitants

Population data in Godoy (Guanajuato)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020430384814
2010405365770
2005358311669
Evolution of the population in Godoy: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Godoy:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.146.03
Population coming from outside the State of Guanajuato:0.86%0.65%
Illiterate population:4.91%6.62%
Illiterate population (men):2.33%6.03%
Illiterate population (women):2.58%7.16%
Schooling level:7.926.67
Schooling level (men):8.426.92
Schooling level (women):7.56.46
Indigenous culture data in Godoy:
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 Godoy, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Guanajuato, and in the country as a whole.

Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Salamanca (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.

Unemployment, economy and housing data in Godoy:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:35.63%32.60%
Employed population over 12 years (men):53.65%49.86%
Employed population over 12 years (women):19.53%17.04%
Number of inhabited private housings:207213
Homes with electricity:100.00%100.00%
Homes with piped water:100.00%98.92%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:96.14%95.70%
Homes with a radio:67.63%81.72%
Homes with a television:93.72%97.85%
Homes with a refrigerator:94.20%90.32%
Homes with a washing machine:77.29%70.97%
Homes with a car:48.31%47.31%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:12.56%2.69%
Homes with landline telephone:0.97%2.69%
Homes with cell phones:88.89%61.83%
Homes with Internet:8.21%1.61%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Godoy (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 Godoy

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Godoy, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Salamanca. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Godoy.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Godoy

It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of Godoy, but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to Godoy so you can contact them:

#5 What to do in Godoy

A weekend in Godoy and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Godoy and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Las mejores montes de Godoy para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro Gordo (1970 meters): 6.4 km walk (85 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • Cerro Comaleros (1886 meters): 11.5 km walk (141 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro Prieto (1861 meters): 13.8 km walk (192 minutes), heading North.
  • Mesa Redonda (1950 meters): 12.4 km walk (159 minutes), heading North.
Magical Towns to visit when in Godoy:
  • Yuriria (Guanajuato): Don't miss "Convento de San Pedro y San Pablo", 86 km, heading South (60 minutes by car)
  • Comonfort (Guanajuato): Don't miss "Estación de Fábrica de Soria", 78 km, heading Northeast (63 minutes by car)
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Godoy?:
  • La Ruina (12 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the West (6 minutes by car)
  • El Socorro (410 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Northeast (4 minutes by car)
  • El Carmen de Abajo (32 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the East (5 minutes by car)
  • La Trinidad (474 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Northeast (6 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 Godoy (Guanajuato)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town Godoy (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)444892
Youth (6-14 years)6767134
Adults (15-59 years)280235515
Elderly (60+ years)393473

#7 Pictures of Godoy

In order for you to enjoy nature around Godoy, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Godoy, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.

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#8 The Postal Code of Godoy (Guanajuato) is 36884

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Godoy 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: 36884. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Godoy ("36") 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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#12 Other towns in the Municipality of Salamanca

  1. Bordo de los Pirules (La Pirulada) (3 inhabitants)
  2. Crucitas (- inhabitants)
  3. El Aroma (- inhabitants)
  4. El Carmen (- inhabitants)
  5. El Estanco (328 inhabitants)
  6. El Vergel (3 inhabitants)
  7. Familia Gutiérrez Almanza (65 inhabitants)
  8. Fábrica de Helados (- inhabitants)
  9. Jesús Oros López (6 inhabitants)
  10. La Peña Colorada (45 inhabitants)
  11. Locos de Domenzáin (Los Loquitos) (195 inhabitants)
  12. Palo Alto (21 inhabitants)
  13. San José del Carmen (329 inhabitants)
  14. San Vicente de Flores (1256 inhabitants)
  15. Santa Cristina (7 inhabitants)