La Capilla (Sinaloa)

Maps, pictures and statistics of La Capilla, a beautiful medium-sized town of 365 inhabitants of the State of Sinaloa

The town of La Capilla (Sinaloa) belongs to the municipality of El Fuerte. There are 365 inhabitants and it is 41 meters altitude. The Magical Town of El Fuerte is 48 minutes away by car (47 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #59 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In La Capilla, there is a percentage of 0% of indigenous population and 83% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on La Capilla? They are at the bottom of this page.

The town of La Capilla is located at 27.8 kilometers from El Fuerte, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Northwest direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of La Capilla.

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

How to get to the town of La Capilla in Sinaloa? 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 (Sinaloa) is 365 inhabitants

Population data in La Capilla (Sinaloa)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020185180365
2010199188387
2005174179353
Evolution of the population in La Capilla: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in La Capilla:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.539.04
Population coming from outside the State of Sinaloa:3.84%2.84%
Illiterate population:7.40%8.53%
Illiterate population (men):4.11%9.04%
Illiterate population (women):3.29%8.04%
Schooling level:8.016.98
Schooling level (men):7.927.13
Schooling level (women):8.16.83
Indigenous culture data in La Capilla:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:0.00%0.52%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.00%0.52%
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 La Capilla, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Sinaloa, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in La Capilla:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:47.40%33.85%
Employed population over 12 years (men):63.89%59.57%
Employed population over 12 years (women):31.35%9.55%
Number of inhabited private housings:113117
Homes with electricity:99.12%100.00%
Homes with piped water:98.23%97.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:68.14%99.00%
Homes with a radio:40.71%62.00%
Homes with a television:85.84%96.00%
Homes with a refrigerator:92.04%95.00%
Homes with a washing machine:62.83%54.00%
Homes with a car:40.71%40.00%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:11.50%4.00%
Homes with landline telephone:0.00%0.00%
Homes with cell phones:83.19%60.00%
Homes with Internet:17.70%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 Sinaloa, 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 El Fuerte. You can search free satellite map (2024) of La Capilla.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Capilla

Many people want to stay in the town of La Capilla itself, but unfortunately there are no hotels in the village yet. Don't worry, we have created this list of the closest accommodations, so you can ask if they have rooms available:

#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 La Mojonera (51 meters): 5.4 km walk (86 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro San Juan Bautista (Bacori) (114 meters): 7.2 km walk (90 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro Cañedo (120 meters): 5.9 km walk (86 minutes), heading West.
  • Cerro El León (143 meters): 8.0 km walk (105 minutes), heading Southwest.
Magical Towns to visit when in La Capilla:
  • El Fuerte (Sinaloa): Don't miss "Casa del Congreso Constituyente", 48 km, heading Northeast (47 minutes by car)
Other towns near La Capilla:
  • Buenos Aires (53 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the North (2 minutes by car)
  • El Aliso (382 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southeast (2 minutes by car)
  • La Noria (22 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southwest (2 minutes by car)
  • La Divisa (43 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southwest (4 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 (Sinaloa)

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)181028
Youth (6-14 years)282048
Adults (15-59 years)105104209
Elderly (60+ years)344680

#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 (Sinaloa) is 81806

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: 81806. The first two digits of the ZIP code of La Capilla ("81") correspond to the State of Sinaloa, 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 Other towns in the Municipality of El Fuerte

  1. Agrícola Barlan (- inhabitants)
  2. Campo los Manzanares (2 inhabitants)
  3. Criba de Constancia (- inhabitants)
  4. El Aliso (382 inhabitants)
  5. El Parnaso (73 inhabitants)
  6. El Realito (340 inhabitants)
  7. El Riñón (- inhabitants)
  8. Granito de Oro (20 inhabitants)
  9. Las Brellonas (1 inhabitants)
  10. Llano de los Soto (320 inhabitants)
  11. Los Ganchos (11 inhabitants)
  12. El Chombe (11 inhabitants)
  13. Palma Sola (11 inhabitants)
  14. San Juan (- inhabitants)
  15. Taxtes Viejos (La Cuera) (85 inhabitants)