La Estancia del Refugio
Learn about large village of La Estancia del Refugio through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 925 inhabitants of the State of Guanajuato
The town of La Estancia del Refugio belongs to the municipality of Pénjamo (State of Guanajuato). There are 925 inhabitants and it is 1,670 meters altitude. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #35 of the ranking.
Data: In La Estancia del Refugio, 33% of the population over 12 years is single and 21% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.
Do you want to locate the town of La Estancia del Refugio? You can find it at 26.4 kilometers, in direction Northwest, from the town of Pénjamo, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of La Estancia del Refugio through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.
#1 Where is La Estancia del Refugio? How to go? Map
How to get to the town of La Estancia del Refugio in Guanajuato? 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 Estancia del Refugio.
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#2 The population of La Estancia del Refugio (Guanajuato) is 925 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 499 | 426 | 925 |
| 2010 | 419 | 331 | 750 |
| 2005 | 407 | 340 | 747 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.32 | 7.85 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Guanajuato: | 46.27% | 31.47% |
| Illiterate population: | 8.86% | 10.27% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 2.49% | 7.85% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 6.38% | 12.17% |
| Schooling level: | 7.48 | 6.10 |
| Schooling level (men): | 8.01 | 6.36 |
| Schooling level (women): | 7.04 | 5.92 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
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| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 28.11% | 29.07% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 43.19% | 55.59% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 15.23% | 8.11% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 228 | 288 |
| Homes with electricity: | 99.12% | 97.79% |
| Homes with piped water: | 100.00% | 97.79% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 95.61% | 96.13% |
| Homes with a radio: | 42.54% | 61.33% |
| Homes with a television: | 94.30% | 91.71% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 89.91% | 74.03% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 74.12% | 56.35% |
| Homes with a car: | 49.12% | 36.46% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 14.47% | 4.97% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 43.42% | 45.86% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 67.11% | 14.92% |
| Homes with Internet: | 21.05% | 1.66% |
#3 Satellite photo of La Estancia del Refugio
Amazing satellite GPS maps of La Estancia del Refugio, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Pénjamo. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of La Estancia del Refugio.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Estancia del Refugio
It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of La Estancia del Refugio, but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to La Estancia del Refugio so you can contact them:- SERVICIOS TURISTICOS SALVI: 16 km away, direction Northwest (14 minutes by car)
- MOTEL A FONTE: 16 km away, direction Northwest (12 minutes by car)
- GRAN HOTEL: 16 km away, direction Northwest (13 minutes by car)
- HOTEL LA PURÍSIMA: 17 km away, direction Northwest (13 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in La Estancia del Refugio
Want to know what to see in La Estancia del Refugio if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy La Estancia del Refugio.Las mejores montes de La Estancia del Refugio para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
- Mesa Acuitzío (1803 meters): 6.0 km walk (74 minutes), heading Northwest.
- Cerro Grande (2018 meters): 9.7 km walk (126 minutes), heading Southeast.
- El Gato (1790 meters): 12.9 km walk (203 minutes), heading East.
- Veredas (1824 meters): 14.8 km walk (222 minutes), heading Southeast.
- El Rincón Uno (6 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southwest (3 minutes by car)
- San José de Ornelas (24 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the East (4 minutes by car)
- La Lobera (555 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southeast (5 minutes by car)
- El Tigre (59 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Southeast (6 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of La Estancia del Refugio (Guanajuato)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of La Estancia del Refugio 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 Estancia del Refugio there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 43 | 48 | 91 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 83 | 66 | 149 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 294 | 261 | 555 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 79 | 51 | 130 |
#7 Pictures of La Estancia del Refugio
Would you like to see what this town looks like and enjoy landscape pictures of La Estancia del Refugio? We have located on the Internet several beautiful images of places and locations nearby, so you can see the beauty of this Mexican town. Some are artistic pictures and others are simply panoramic pictures taken by amateurs and friends who simply like La Estancia del Refugio.
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#8 The Postal Code of La Estancia del Refugio (Guanajuato) is 36943
Are you going to send a letter to La Estancia del Refugio? Do you have a friend in La Estancia del Refugio and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of La Estancia del Refugio consists of the following 5 digits: 36943. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of La Estancia del Refugio ("36") correspond to the state code of Guanajuato, 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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#10 Schools in La Estancia del Refugio
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Pénjamo
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