Ixcatepec (Morelos)

The most complete information about the large village of Ixcatepec (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.

Did you know that this town in Morelos has 709 inhabitants?

Its former name was Ixcatépec.

The town of Ixcatepec (Morelos) belongs to the municipality of Tepoztlán. There are 709 inhabitants and it is 1,636 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Tepoztlán is 5 minutes away by car (4 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #16 of the ranking.

You may know this town as Ixcatépec, because this was its former name. The inhabitants of this community decided to change its name in 2010.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Ixcatepec, 34% of the population over 12 years is single and 62% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.

Do you want to locate the town of Ixcatepec? You can find it at 3.1 kilometers, in direction Northeast, from the town of Tepoztlán, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Ixcatepec through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Ixcatepec? How to go? Map

What is the route to get to Ixcatepec (Morelos)? Find out on this map the access to this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in and out to the icon Map marker

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#2 The population of Ixcatepec (Morelos) is 709 inhabitants

Population data in Ixcatepec (Morelos)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020342367709
2010402384786
Evolution of the population in Ixcatepec: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Ixcatepec:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):1.672.08
Population coming from outside the State of Morelos:17.77%23.92%
Illiterate population:1.27%3.56%
Illiterate population (men):0.42%2.08%
Illiterate population (women):0.85%4.98%
Schooling level:11.189.76
Schooling level (men):11.019.96
Schooling level (women):11.369.57
Indigenous culture data in Ixcatepec:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:5.64%20.23%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:3.24%11.20%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.14%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Ixcatepec, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Morelos, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Ixcatepec:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:55.85%42.88%
Employed population over 12 years (men):60.76%58.59%
Employed population over 12 years (women):50.58%27.86%
Number of inhabited private housings:214287
Homes with electricity:100.00%99.03%
Homes with piped water:98.13%81.07%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:97.66%100.00%
Homes with a radio:86.45%72.33%
Homes with a television:92.99%93.20%
Homes with a refrigerator:94.86%84.95%
Homes with a washing machine:63.55%56.31%
Homes with a car:54.21%48.06%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:47.66%29.61%
Homes with landline telephone:64.95%63.11%
Homes with cell phones:85.51%57.28%
Homes with Internet:62.15%22.82%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Ixcatepec (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Morelos, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Ixcatepec

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Ixcatepec, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Tepoztlán. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Ixcatepec.



#4 What to do in Ixcatepec

A weekend in Ixcatepec and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Ixcatepec and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Mountains in Ixcatepec for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro Cematzin (1888 meters): 2.1 km walk (32 minutes), heading West.
  • Chalchiltepetl (2054 meters): 3.7 km walk (48 minutes), heading West.
  • Cerro Tepozteco (2369 meters): 4.5 km walk (66 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • Cerro La Ventana (1932 meters): 4.9 km walk (77 minutes), heading East.
Magical Towns near Ixcatepec to discover the Mexican culture:Other towns near Ixcatepec:
  • Colonia Huilotepec (919 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southeast (1 minutes by car)
  • Achichipico (46 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northeast (2 minutes by car)
  • Vista al Valle (Tlaxomolco) (89 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the West (2 minutes by car)
  • Xolatlaco (105 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the East (2 minutes by car)
This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

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  2. Camino Antiguo a Tepoztlán (588 inhabitants)
  3. Cerritos de García (Textilacatl) (612 inhabitants)
  4. Colonia Ángel Bocanegra (Adolfo López Mateos) (1279 inhabitants)
  5. Colonia Cuahquiahuac (88 inhabitants)
  6. Colonia del Carmen (881 inhabitants)
  7. Colonia Loma Esmeralda (1916 inhabitants)
  8. Ixcatepec (709 inhabitants)
  9. La Joya (196 inhabitants)
  10. Mirador de la Pera (3 inhabitants)
  11. Monte Castillo (15 inhabitants)
  12. San Andrés de la Cal (1645 inhabitants)
  13. Tehuixcorral (Colonia San Martín Caballero) (116 inhabitants)
  14. Tlaltépetl (247 inhabitants)
  15. Vista al Valle (Tlaxomolco) (89 inhabitants)