La Capilla (Hidalgo)

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

Did you know that this town in Hidalgo has 644 inhabitants?

The town of La Capilla (Hidalgo) belongs to the municipality of Jaltocán. There are 644 inhabitants and it is 155 meters altitude. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #2 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In La Capilla, 80% of the inhabitants are catholic and 14% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

Do you want to locate the town of La Capilla? You can find it at 2.5 kilometers, in direction Southesast, from the town of Jaltocán, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of La Capilla through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is La Capilla? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of La Capilla in Hidalgo? Using this map, use the controls to zoom in and out on the village and others in the vicinity to see the direct route, and to be able to plan, for example, hiking activities in La Capilla.

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#2 The population of La Capilla (Hidalgo) is 644 inhabitants

Population data in La Capilla (Hidalgo)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020332312644
2010351315666
2005361329690
Evolution of the population in La Capilla: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in La Capilla:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.7916.51
Population coming from outside the State of Hidalgo:0.31%9.01%
Illiterate population:20.96%20.72%
Illiterate population (men):8.54%16.51%
Illiterate population (women):12.42%24.50%
Schooling level:6.455.96
Schooling level (men):76.20
Schooling level (women):5.925.74
Indigenous culture data in La Capilla:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:98.29%98.65%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:68.01%74.77%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:4.97%2.25%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of La Capilla, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Hidalgo, and in the country as a whole.

Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Jaltocán (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.

Unemployment, economy and housing data in La Capilla:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:37.42%22.52%
Employed population over 12 years (men):52.24%43.81%
Employed population over 12 years (women):23.49%3.42%
Number of inhabited private housings:175179
Homes with electricity:97.71%100.00%
Homes with piped water:98.86%99.29%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:96.57%100.00%
Homes with a radio:64.57%61.43%
Homes with a television:74.29%73.57%
Homes with a refrigerator:81.14%77.14%
Homes with a washing machine:14.29%15.00%
Homes with a car:10.86%12.14%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:12.57%4.29%
Homes with landline telephone:13.71%31.43%
Homes with cell phones:41.71%30.71%
Homes with Internet:1.71%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in La Capilla (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Hidalgo, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of La Capilla

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



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Capilla

Do you want to stay in La Capilla? We don't have any hotel registered in this town, but you can check in this list of the closest accommodations to La Capilla:

#5 What to do in La Capilla

Want to know what to see in La Capilla if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy La Capilla.
Mountains in La Capilla for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro Tacuatitla (541 meters): 5.9 km walk (82 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro Contepec (663 meters): 5.5 km walk (72 minutes), heading East.
  • Cerro Ixcatepec (590 meters): 5.5 km walk (77 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro Cabandera (417 meters): 9.1 km walk (155 minutes), heading East.
Other towns near La Capilla:
  • Vinazco (237 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northeast (1 minutes by car)
  • Revolución Mexicana (201 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southeast (1 minutes by car)
  • La Lima (281 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northwest (2 minutes by car)
  • Chiconcoac (96 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southwest (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 La Capilla (Hidalgo)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of La Capilla 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 La Capilla there is a generational replacement.

Data of the age pyramid of the town La Capilla (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)242448
Youth (6-14 years)6052112
Adults (15-59 years)182173355
Elderly (60+ years)6663129

#7 Pictures of La Capilla

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

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#8 The Postal Code of La Capilla (Hidalgo) is 43040

Do you want to know the Postal Code of La Capilla 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: 43040. The first two digits of the ZIP code of La Capilla ("43") correspond to the State of Hidalgo, 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.

#9 Vote for La Capilla as the most beautiful town in Mexico

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#10 Schools in La Capilla

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#11 Other towns in the Municipality of Jaltocán

  1. Amáxac II (164 inhabitants)
  2. Anacleto Ramos (126 inhabitants)
  3. Chiconcoac (96 inhabitants)
  4. Cuatecomaco (349 inhabitants)
  5. El Cafetal (- inhabitants)
  6. Jaltocán (5919 inhabitants)
  7. La Ceiba (- inhabitants)
  8. La Lima (281 inhabitants)
  9. Octatitla (237 inhabitants)
  10. Revolución Mexicana (201 inhabitants)
  11. Tepexica (- inhabitants)
  12. Terrero (- inhabitants)
  13. Tetzinatla (- inhabitants)
  14. Tzinancatitla (222 inhabitants)
  15. Vinazco (237 inhabitants)