Ixtlán del Río. Magical Town

The most complete information about the city of Ixtlán del Río (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.

Did you know that this town in Nayarit has 25,477 inhabitants?

The town of Ixtlán del Río belongs to the municipality of Ixtlán del Río (State of Nayarit). There are 25,477 inhabitants and it is 1,040 meters altitude. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #1 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Ixtlán del Río, there is a percentage of 1% of indigenous population and 91% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Ixtlán del Río? They are at the bottom of this page.

#1 Where is Ixtlán del Río? How to go? Map

Online map of Ixtlán del Río (Nayarit) to be able to get to and make trips around this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in (+) or out (-) to locate the village.

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#2 The population of Ixtlán del Río (Nayarit) is 25,477 inhabitants

Population data in Ixtlán del Río. Magical Town
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020133001217725477
2010120861121723303
2005114771043821915
Evolution of the population in Ixtlán del Río: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Ixtlán del Río:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.333.81
Population coming from outside the State of Nayarit:20.60%23.15%
Illiterate population:2.72%3.99%
Illiterate population (men):1.25%3.81%
Illiterate population (women):1.47%4.15%
Schooling level:9.658.52
Schooling level (men):9.538.56
Schooling level (women):9.758.49
Indigenous culture data in Ixtlán del Río:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:1.41%1.40%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.55%0.56%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.00%0.01%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Ixtlán del Río, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Nayarit, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Ixtlán del Río:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:47.54%39.37%
Employed population over 12 years (men):57.12%51.08%
Employed population over 12 years (women):38.76%28.50%
Number of inhabited private housings:7,4147,870
Homes with electricity:99.61%99.58%
Homes with piped water:99.31%93.89%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:99.55%99.18%
Homes with a radio:64.93%84.02%
Homes with a television:94.36%97.38%
Homes with a refrigerator:94.83%93.16%
Homes with a washing machine:81.06%79.04%
Homes with a car:48.75%50.26%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:38.82%31.97%
Homes with landline telephone:41.07%51.81%
Homes with cell phones:91.34%73.48%
Homes with Internet:45.47%22.09%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Ixtlán del Río (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Nayarit, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Ixtlán del Río

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#4 What to do in Ixtlán del Río

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Ixtlán del Río? The list of the best places to visit in Ixtlán del Río and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de Ixtlán del Río para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro Cristo Rey (1187 meters): 1.6 km walk (32 minutes), heading East.
  • Cerro El Pedregal (1436 meters): 4.9 km walk (79 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro El Molcajete (1326 meters): 5.9 km walk (91 minutes), heading West.
  • Cerro La Cofradía (1360 meters): 11.1 km walk (152 minutes), heading West.
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Ixtlán del Río?:
  • La Tecolota (9 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southwest (2 minutes by car)
  • La Haciendita (39 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southwest (3 minutes by car)
  • El Anhelo (6 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the West (4 minutes by car)
  • La Cofrada del Mezquite (6 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Northwest (5 minutes by car)
This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#5 Population pyramid of Ixtlán del Río (Nayarit)

In Ixtlán del Río 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 Ixtlán del Río, 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.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Ixtlán del Río (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)1,3791,4002,779
Youth (6-14 years)2,0352,0414,076
Adults (15-59 years)7,9927,19215,184
Elderly (60+ years)1,8941,5443,438

#6 Pictures of Ixtlán del Río

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

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#7 The Postal Code of Ixtlán del Río (Nayarit) is 63940

Are you going to send a letter to Ixtlán del Río? Do you have a friend in Ixtlán del Río and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Ixtlán del Río consists of the following 5 digits: 63940. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Ixtlán del Río ("63") correspond to the state code of Nayarit, 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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#14 Other towns in the Municipality of Ixtlán del Río

  1. Arturo Bravo (5 inhabitants)
  2. Cacalután (379 inhabitants)
  3. El Aguacate (109 inhabitants)
  4. El Jarillal (10 inhabitants)
  5. El Limón (12 inhabitants)
  6. El Mezquitito (4 inhabitants)
  7. El Pozo (- inhabitants)
  8. La Cofradía del Mezquite (6 inhabitants)
  9. Los Bajíos de Villa (11 inhabitants)
  10. Los Mezquites (358 inhabitants)
  11. Mineros (1 inhabitants)
  12. Quinta Noroto (- inhabitants)
  13. Rancho Escondido (2 inhabitants)
  14. Rancho Popoye (4 inhabitants)
  15. San Miguel (102 inhabitants)