Jalpa (Zacatecas)
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All the information about this town of 15,291 inhabitants of the State of Zacatecas
The town of Jalpa (Zacatecas) belongs to the municipality of Jalpa. There are 15,291 inhabitants and it is 1,368 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Nochistlán de Mejía is 52 minutes away by car (43 km). It is the most populated town in the position #1 of the whole municipality.
Data: In Jalpa, there is a percentage of 1% of indigenous population and 88% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Jalpa? They are at the bottom of this page.
#1 Where is Jalpa? How to go? Map
Location map of Jalpa in Zacatecas: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Jalpa, which is marked with the following symbol 
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#2 The population of Jalpa (Zacatecas) is 15,291 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7886 | 7405 | 15291 |
| 2010 | 7392 | 6807 | 14199 |
| 2005 | 7371 | 6645 | 14016 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.52 | 3.41 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Zacatecas: | 14.43% | 12.99% |
| Illiterate population: | 2.50% | 3.87% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 1.03% | 3.41% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 1.47% | 4.29% |
| Schooling level: | 9.37 | 8.08 |
| Schooling level (men): | 9.34 | 8.16 |
| Schooling level (women): | 9.4 | 8 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 0.75% | 0.42% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 0.29% | 0.19% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 0.01% | 0.00% |
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| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 43.12% | 35.20% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 53.17% | 47.55% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 33.69% | 23.82% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 4,358 | 5,133 |
| Homes with electricity: | 99.75% | 99.54% |
| Homes with piped water: | 99.59% | 97.96% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 99.63% | 98.99% |
| Homes with a radio: | 73.86% | 86.75% |
| Homes with a television: | 93.71% | 96.00% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 96.67% | 94.42% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 88.50% | 84.08% |
| Homes with a car: | 56.36% | 54.67% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 35.68% | 28.90% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 43.69% | 54.01% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 87.63% | 62.91% |
| Homes with Internet: | 48.19% | 19.65% |
#3 Satellite photo of Jalpa
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Jalpa, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Jalpa. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Jalpa.
#4 What to do in Jalpa
Want to know what to see in Jalpa if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Jalpa.Las mejores montes de Jalpa para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
- La Tierrita (1421 meters): 1.9 km walk (31 minutes), heading West.
- Los Soyates (1660 meters): 2.3 km walk (42 minutes), heading Southeast.
- Mesa El Fanfarrón (1427 meters): 4.2 km walk (67 minutes), heading West.
- El Santuario (1749 meters): 4.4 km walk (58 minutes), heading East.
- Nochistlán de Mejía (Zacatecas): Don't miss "Oratorio Cabañas", 52 km, heading Southeast (43 minutes by car)
- Calvillo (Aguascalientes): Don't miss "El Parián", 60 km, heading Northeast (50 minutes by car)
- Paso del Realito (6 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the South (2 minutes by car)
- Barrio los Iglesias (22 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northeast (4 minutes by car)
- Col. José María Morelos (Arroyo de la Troje) (163 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southwest (3 minutes by car)
- San Nicolás (29 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southwest (3 minutes by car)
#5 Population pyramid of Jalpa (Zacatecas)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Jalpa 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 Jalpa there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 861 | 908 | 1,769 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 1,230 | 1,274 | 2,504 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 4,576 | 4,157 | 8,733 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 1,219 | 1,066 | 2,285 |
#6 Pictures of Jalpa
In order for you to enjoy nature around Jalpa, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Jalpa, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#13 Other towns in the Municipality of Jalpa
- La Mezcalera (Real de Jalpa) (5 inhabitants)
- Colonia Aréchiga (71 inhabitants)
- Colonia SARH (182 inhabitants)
- El Astillero (5 inhabitants)
- El Ranchito (El Ranchito de los Pérez) (42 inhabitants)
- La Cieneguita (9 inhabitants)
- La Haciendita (- inhabitants)
- La Jabonera (48 inhabitants)
- La Junta de los Ríos (4 inhabitants)
- Las Tortugas (- inhabitants)
- Los Bajíos (- inhabitants)
- Los García (45 inhabitants)
- Estación de Gas Marialena Vázquez (- inhabitants)
- San Francisco (El Tecolote) (211 inhabitants)
- Santa Teresa (- inhabitants)