Huáncito

Learn about large village of Huáncito through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 4,403 inhabitants of the State of Michoacán

The town of Huáncito belongs to the municipality of Chilchota (State of Michoacán). There are 4,403 inhabitants and it is 1,830 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Paracho de Verduzco is 42 minutes away by car (32 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #4 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Huáncito, there is a percentage of 98% of indigenous population and 65% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Huáncito? They are at the bottom of this page.

The town of Huáncito is located at 5.2 kilometers from Chilchota, 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 Huáncito.

#1 Where is Huáncito? How to go? Map

Online map of Huáncito in Michoacán, with an interactive cartography with which you can see closely the town, centered on Map marker

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#2 The population of Huáncito (Michoacán) is 4,403 inhabitants

Population data in Huáncito
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020228221214403
2010194017823722
2005153314312964
Evolution of the population in Huáncito: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Huáncito:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.3211.11
Population coming from outside the State of Michoacán:0.61%0.73%
Illiterate population:12.58%17.73%
Illiterate population (men):3.91%11.11%
Illiterate population (women):8.68%23.81%
Schooling level:6.315.11
Schooling level (men):6.765.66
Schooling level (women):5.914.63
Indigenous culture data in Huáncito:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:97.71%98.36%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:83.51%86.57%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:6.77%11.26%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Huáncito, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Michoacán, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Huáncito:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:55.87%57.12%
Employed population over 12 years (men):61.01%59.93%
Employed population over 12 years (women):51.10%54.54%
Number of inhabited private housings:914956
Homes with electricity:98.47%94.69%
Homes with piped water:98.80%95.37%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:64.44%66.44%
Homes with a radio:65.86%61.81%
Homes with a television:73.52%67.34%
Homes with a refrigerator:44.86%17.40%
Homes with a washing machine:17.40%4.97%
Homes with a car:17.83%12.99%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:3.72%1.81%
Homes with landline telephone:3.83%4.18%
Homes with cell phones:65.32%6.44%
Homes with Internet:7.66%0.90%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Huáncito (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Michoacán, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Huáncito

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



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Huáncito

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

#5 What to do in Huáncito

Want to know what to see in Huáncito if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Huáncito.
Mountains in Huáncito for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro Tzatzini Juata (2163 meters): 2.5 km walk (38 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro Peana Juata (2145 meters): 3.2 km walk (39 minutes), heading East.
  • Cerro El Obispo (2373 meters): 4.9 km walk (97 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro Yotacuaro (1896 meters): 5.3 km walk (105 minutes), heading West.
Magical Towns to visit when in Huáncito:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Huáncito?:
  • Zopoco (3107 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southwest (2 minutes by car)
  • Santo Tomás (1773 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the West (3 minutes by car)
  • Ichán (4274 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northeast (3 minutes by car)
  • Tacuro (Santa María Tacuro) (1990 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northeast (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 Huáncito (Michoacán)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town Huáncito (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)332299631
Youth (6-14 years)395414809
Adults (15-59 years)1,3661,2362,602
Elderly (60+ years)189172361

#7 Pictures of Huáncito

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

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#8 The Postal Code of Huáncito (Michoacán) is 59792

Are you going to send a letter to Huáncito? Do you have a friend in Huáncito and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Huáncito consists of the following 5 digits: 59792. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Huáncito ("59") correspond to the state code of Michoacán, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.

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#13 Other towns in the Municipality of Chilchota

  1. Acachuén (2881 inhabitants)
  2. Carapan Dos (- inhabitants)
  3. Chilchota (8280 inhabitants)
  4. El Pedregal (152 inhabitants)
  5. Huáncito (4403 inhabitants)
  6. La Cofradía (533 inhabitants)
  7. Los Nogales (1644 inhabitants)
  8. Morelos (José María Morelos) (558 inhabitants)
  9. Santa Cruz (124 inhabitants)
  10. Rancho Seco (83 inhabitants)
  11. San Daniel (- inhabitants)
  12. San Juan Carapan (- inhabitants)
  13. Santo Tomás (1773 inhabitants)
  14. Tacuro (Santa María Tacuro) (1990 inhabitants)
  15. Zopoco (3107 inhabitants)