Joyas del Progreso

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The town of Joyas del Progreso belongs to the municipality of Taxco de Alarcón (State of Guerrero). There are 596 inhabitants and it is 1,374 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Taxco is 10 minutes away by car (7 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #28 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Joyas del Progreso, 32% of the population over 12 years is single and 3% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.

Do you want to locate the town of Joyas del Progreso? You can find it at 4.3 kilometers, in direction North, from the town of Taxco de Alarcón, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Joyas del Progreso through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Joyas del Progreso? How to go? Map

Location map of Joyas del Progreso in Guerrero: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Joyas del Progreso, which is marked with the following symbol Map marker

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#2 The population of Joyas del Progreso (Guerrero) is 596 inhabitants

Population data in Joyas del Progreso
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020312284596
2010250227477
2005253247500
Evolution of the population in Joyas del Progreso: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Joyas del Progreso:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.4312.78
Population coming from outside the State of Guerrero:7.72%4.19%
Illiterate population:6.04%11.11%
Illiterate population (men):2.18%12.78%
Illiterate population (women):3.86%9.60%
Schooling level:8.366.83
Schooling level (men):8.36.48
Schooling level (women):8.427.15
Indigenous culture data in Joyas del Progreso:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:0.00%0.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.00%0.00%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Joyas del Progreso, 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 Joyas del Progreso:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:45.47%28.09%
Employed population over 12 years (men):59.51%42.29%
Employed population over 12 years (women):32.69%15.20%
Number of inhabited private housings:173134
Homes with electricity:100.00%94.69%
Homes with piped water:40.46%2.65%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:89.60%75.22%
Homes with a radio:62.43%81.42%
Homes with a television:89.60%84.96%
Homes with a refrigerator:86.13%83.19%
Homes with a washing machine:33.53%31.86%
Homes with a car:26.01%28.32%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:4.62%2.65%
Homes with landline telephone:2.31%1.77%
Homes with cell phones:89.60%51.33%
Homes with Internet:2.89%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Joyas del Progreso (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 Joyas del Progreso

With the satellite map of Joyas del Progreso 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 Taxco de Alarcón. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Joyas del Progreso.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Joyas del Progreso

It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of Joyas del Progreso, but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to Joyas del Progreso so you can contact them:

#5 What to do in Joyas del Progreso

A weekend in Joyas del Progreso and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Joyas del Progreso and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Las mejores montes de Joyas del Progreso para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro Gordo (1560 meters): 1.9 km walk (24 minutes), heading East.
  • Cerro Chicharra (1359 meters): 5.1 km walk (76 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Victoria (1398 meters): 5.1 km walk (84 minutes), heading South.
  • Cacalotenango (2274 meters): 7.6 km walk (97 minutes), heading Northwest.
Magical Towns near Joyas del Progreso to discover the Mexican culture:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Joyas del Progreso?:
  • Dolores (653 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the West (2 minutes by car)
  • Rancho de Colores (28 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the East (2 minutes by car)
  • Cerro Gordo (261 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the East (2 minutes by car)
  • Minas Viejas (434 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the North (2 minutes by car)
This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of Joyas del Progreso (Guerrero)

In Joyas del Progreso 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 Joyas del Progreso, 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 Joyas del Progreso (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)282755
Youth (6-14 years)464490
Adults (15-59 years)195180375
Elderly (60+ years)433376

#7 Pictures of Joyas del Progreso

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

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#10 Other towns in the Municipality of Taxco de Alarcón

  1. Angolilla (74 inhabitants)
  2. Corralejo (80 inhabitants)
  3. El Aguacate (71 inhabitants)
  4. El Cucharillo (Plaza de Gallos) (46 inhabitants)
  5. El Fraile (540 inhabitants)
  6. El Tejocote (El Tejocote Redondo) (39 inhabitants)
  7. La Cascada (329 inhabitants)
  8. La Mora (206 inhabitants)
  9. Las Joyas (204 inhabitants)
  10. Loma Bonita (- inhabitants)
  11. Los Pajaritos (9 inhabitants)
  12. Palo del Muerto (36 inhabitants)
  13. San Francisco (10 inhabitants)
  14. San Sebastián (36 inhabitants)
  15. Taxco de Alarcón (50399 inhabitants)