Huixtepec

We have collected many facts about the large village of Huixtepec, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.

So you will learn about this incredible town of 3,387 inhabitants of Guerrero.

The town of Huixtepec belongs to the municipality of Ometepec (State of Guerrero). There are 3,387 inhabitants and it is 360 meters altitude. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #4 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Huixtepec, there is a percentage of 85% of indigenous population and 67% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Huixtepec? They are at the bottom of this page.

Do you want to locate the town of Huixtepec? You can find it at 12.5 kilometers, in direction East, from the town of Ometepec, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Huixtepec through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Huixtepec? How to go? Map

Map to know how to get to Huixtepec (Guerrero) by road and with geographical references of the surrounding towns. With the controls you can zoom in and out to the position of Huixtepec, which has the following symbol Map marker

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#2 The population of Huixtepec (Guerrero) is 3,387 inhabitants

Population data in Huixtepec
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020170416833387
2010170116693370
2005164516033248
Evolution of the population in Huixtepec: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Huixtepec:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.9418.15
Population coming from outside the State of Guerrero:2.95%0.62%
Illiterate population:19.07%20.15%
Illiterate population (men):8.47%18.15%
Illiterate population (women):10.60%22.10%
Schooling level:64.69
Schooling level (men):6.064.82
Schooling level (women):5.944.57
Indigenous culture data in Huixtepec:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:84.71%88.07%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:63.98%69.91%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:3.04%3.44%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Huixtepec, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Guerrero, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Huixtepec:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:44.94%32.88%
Employed population over 12 years (men):57.64%50.39%
Employed population over 12 years (women):32.39%15.70%
Number of inhabited private housings:837745
Homes with electricity:98.21%94.76%
Homes with piped water:81.60%52.84%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:85.07%37.87%
Homes with a radio:33.57%50.15%
Homes with a television:71.33%71.71%
Homes with a refrigerator:65.95%46.56%
Homes with a washing machine:7.17%5.24%
Homes with a car:5.85%3.29%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:3.70%4.49%
Homes with landline telephone:3.23%21.71%
Homes with cell phones:67.03%2.69%
Homes with Internet:2.87%1.20%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Huixtepec (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Guerrero, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Huixtepec

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



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Huixtepec

Many people want to stay in the town of Huixtepec 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 Huixtepec

A weekend in Huixtepec and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Huixtepec and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Las mejores montes de Huixtepec para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro Huistepec (1035 meters): 4.6 km walk (77 minutes), heading East.
  • Cerro Chicuco (511 meters): 9.4 km walk (144 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro Pajarito (448 meters): 12.2 km walk (236 minutes), heading Southeast.
Other towns near Huixtepec:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of Huixtepec (Guerrero)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town Huixtepec (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)169202371
Youth (6-14 years)331343674
Adults (15-59 years)1,0169601,976
Elderly (60+ years)188178366

#7 Pictures of Huixtepec

Would you like to see what this town looks like and enjoy landscape pictures of Huixtepec? We have located on the Internet several beautiful images of places and locations nearby, so you can see the beauty of this Mexican town. Some are artistic pictures and others are simply panoramic pictures taken by amateurs and friends who simply like Huixtepec.

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#8 The Postal Code of Huixtepec (Guerrero) is 41721

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Huixtepec 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: 41721. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Huixtepec ("41") correspond to the State of Guerrero, 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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#13 Other towns in the Municipality of Ometepec

  1. Arroyo el Guate (27 inhabitants)
  2. Arroyo Zopilote (- inhabitants)
  3. Cruz Verde I (122 inhabitants)
  4. El Capricho (La Poza) (127 inhabitants)
  5. Granja Don Guay (5 inhabitants)
  6. Huixtepec (3387 inhabitants)
  7. La Ladrillera (333 inhabitants)
  8. Milpillas (572 inhabitants)
  9. Piedra Ancha (581 inhabitants)
  10. Rancho Delfino Aguirre Rivero (El Palomar) (- inhabitants)
  11. Rancho los Naranjos (- inhabitants)
  12. Rancho los Parajes (4 inhabitants)
  13. Rancho Mario Navarrete Gutiérrez (8 inhabitants)
  14. Rancho Rafael Aburto (Los Carreño) (5 inhabitants)
  15. Colonia Rivieras Palmas (50 inhabitants)