Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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Did you know that this town in Guerrero has 13,806 inhabitants?
The town of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo belongs to the municipality of José Azueta (State of Guerrero). There are 13,806 inhabitants and it is 18 meters altitude. It's a beach town: the beach of El Palmar is 1 km away. The Magical Town of Zihuatanejo is 12 minutes away by car (9 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #2 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, 15% of individuals have completed secondary education and 49% of households have a personal computer, laptop or tablet. More interesting data at the bottom of this page.
The town of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo is located at 3.6 kilometers from Zihuatanejo, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Southwest direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo.
#1 Where is Ixtapa Zihuatanejo? How to go? Map
Location map of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo in Guerrero: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, which is marked with the following symbol 
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#2 The population of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo (Guerrero) is 13,806 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7044 | 6762 | 13806 |
| 2010 | 4546 | 4446 | 8992 |
| 2005 | 3232 | 3174 | 6406 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 1.63 | 0.79 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Guerrero: | 20.09% | 29.99% |
| Illiterate population: | 0.95% | 0.80% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 0.35% | 0.79% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 0.60% | 0.81% |
| Schooling level: | 12.06 | 11.65 |
| Schooling level (men): | 12.23 | 11.87 |
| Schooling level (women): | 11.9 | 11.44 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 1.44% | 1.76% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 0.73% | 1.08% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of José Azueta (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 46.38% | 47.35% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 51.66% | 57.62% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 41.31% | 37.31% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 4,428 | 9,161 |
| Homes with electricity: | 87.65% | 99.40% |
| Homes with piped water: | 87.24% | 94.45% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 87.56% | 98.26% |
| Homes with a radio: | 50.11% | 76.56% |
| Homes with a television: | 82.97% | 97.69% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 85.57% | 95.66% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 68.04% | 77.59% |
| Homes with a car: | 50.52% | 63.61% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 49.30% | 54.89% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 30.94% | 49.59% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 86.07% | 93.13% |
| Homes with Internet: | 66.28% | 42.33% |
#3 Satellite photo of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
With the satellite map of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo will I be able to look for my location? Yes, access the map, zoom in and see the surroundings of this town and the municipality of José Azueta. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo.
#4 What to do in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo? The list of the best places to visit in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo and nearby locations.The best beaches in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo to enjoy water sports:
- El Palmar: A 1 km walk (7 minutes) or 1 minutes by car, heading West.
- Playa Hermosa: A 2 km walk (22 minutes) or 2 minutes by car, heading South.
- Don Juan: A 4 km walk (46 minutes) or 7 minutes by car, heading West.
- Majahua: A 5 km walk (57 minutes) or 6 minutes by car, heading Southeast.
- La Puerta (298 meters): 2.4 km walk (36 minutes), heading Southeast.
- La Hedionda (201 meters): 4.5 km walk (55 minutes), heading West.
- La Salitrera (465 meters): 9.2 km walk (191 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Dario (256 meters): 9.4 km walk (129 minutes), heading East.
- Zihuatanejo (Guerrero): Don't miss "Barra de Potosí", 12 km, heading East (9 minutes by car)
- El Entronque a Ixtapa (224 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the North (3 minutes by car)
- Barbulillas (899 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the North (5 minutes by car)
- La Puerta de Ixtapa (15 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the East (5 minutes by car)
- El Tiradero (133 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Northeast (6 minutes by car)
#5 Population pyramid of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo (Guerrero)
In Ixtapa Zihuatanejo there is a very characteristic age structure of the population, which you can see in the following population pyramid, with data from 2005. After analyzing the demographic data of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, separated by men and women, and also by age groups, we can analyze what the future of the population in this town will be like.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 631 | 619 | 1,250 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 895 | 934 | 1,829 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 5,090 | 4,716 | 9,806 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 428 | 493 | 921 |
#6 Pictures of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
In order for you to enjoy nature around Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#7 The Postal Code of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo (Guerrero) is 40884
Do you want to know the Postal Code of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo 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: 40884. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Ixtapa Zihuatanejo ("40") 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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#11 Hotels & Accommodation in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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#13 Local food places, eat out, restaurants in Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
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