La Zapotera (Jalisco)
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So you will learn about this incredible town of 773 inhabitants of Jalisco.
The town of La Zapotera (Jalisco) belongs to the municipality of Poncitlán. There are 773 inhabitants and it is 1,557 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Jiquilpan de Juárez is 62 minutes away by car (53 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #13 of the ranking.
Data: In La Zapotera, there is a percentage of 0% of indigenous population and 66% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on La Zapotera? They are at the bottom of this page.
Do you want to locate the town of La Zapotera? You can find it at 8.8 kilometers, in direction North, from the town of Poncitlán, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of La Zapotera through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.
#1 Where is La Zapotera? How to go? Map
How to get to the town of La Zapotera in Jalisco? 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 Zapotera.
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#2 The population of La Zapotera (Jalisco) is 773 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 386 | 387 | 773 |
| 2010 | 366 | 351 | 717 |
| 2005 | 290 | 274 | 564 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 3.26 | 5.13 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Jalisco: | 0.39% | 0.14% |
| Illiterate population: | 4.92% | 7.53% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 1.94% | 5.13% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 2.98% | 9.84% |
| Schooling level: | 6.05 | 5.12 |
| Schooling level (men): | 6.21 | 5.27 |
| Schooling level (women): | 5.91 | 4.98 |
| 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% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Poncitlán (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 44.89% | 30.13% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 59.69% | 49.00% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 30.05% | 12.02% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 88 | 94 |
| Homes with electricity: | 100.00% | 97.59% |
| Homes with piped water: | 97.73% | 79.52% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 94.32% | 90.36% |
| Homes with a radio: | 51.14% | 60.24% |
| Homes with a television: | 75.00% | 78.31% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 73.86% | 69.88% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 44.32% | 45.78% |
| Homes with a car: | 27.27% | 21.69% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 3.41% | 0.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 1.14% | 1.20% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 65.91% | 30.12% |
| Homes with Internet: | 1.14% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of La Zapotera
Amazing satellite GPS maps of La Zapotera, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Poncitlán. You can search free satellite map (2024) of La Zapotera.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Zapotera
Do you want to stay in La Zapotera? We don't have any hotel registered in this town, but you can check in this list of the closest accommodations to La Zapotera:- PENSION LA CENTRAL: 12 km away, direction Northwest (9 minutes by car)
- HOTEL PLAZA PONCITLAN: 14 km away, direction Northwest (10 minutes by car)
- MOTEL SIHARA: 15 km away, direction Northeast (11 minutes by car)
- MOTEL OASIS: 17 km away, direction Northeast (14 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in La Zapotera
Are you visiting and don't know what to do in La Zapotera? The list of the best places to visit in La Zapotera and nearby locations.Mountains in La Zapotera for hiking and trails:
- Cerro Grande (2077 meters): 3.7 km walk (67 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Cerro El Chiquihuitillo (1982 meters): 8.2 km walk (106 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Cerro Punta Grande (2338 meters): 13.5 km walk (219 minutes), heading Northwest.
- Jiquilpan de Juárez (Michoacán de Ocampo): Don't miss "Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe", 62 km, heading Southeast (53 minutes by car)
- Ajijic (Jalisco): Don't miss "El Malecón", 60 km, heading West (56 minutes by car)
- Chalpicote (830 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the West (5 minutes by car)
- Santa María de la Joya (122 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the East (6 minutes by car)
- Potrero Mirto (59 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the West (8 minutes by car)
- San José de las Pilas (La Pila Chica) (287 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the North (8 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of La Zapotera (Jalisco)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of La Zapotera 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 Zapotera there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 62 | 63 | 125 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 101 | 105 | 206 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 197 | 196 | 393 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 26 | 23 | 49 |
#7 Pictures of La Zapotera
In order for you to enjoy nature around La Zapotera, 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 Zapotera, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#8 Vote for La Zapotera as the most beautiful town in Mexico
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In the following links you can check the list of the best (and most beautiful) towns in Mexico and the State of Jalisco, by popular vote:
- The best towns in Mexico
- The most beautiful towns in Jalisco
#9 Schools in La Zapotera
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Poncitlán
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- La Piedra Parada (6 inhabitants)
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- Hortalizas ARGAMAN (- inhabitants)
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- San Sebastián (329 inhabitants)
- Santa María de la Joya (122 inhabitants)