Los Zapotes (Guerrero)

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So you will learn about this incredible town of 39 inhabitants of Guerrero.

The town of Los Zapotes (Guerrero) belongs to the municipality of Petatlán. There are 39 inhabitants and it is 416 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Zihuatanejo is 88 minutes away by car (62 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #50 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Los Zapotes, 92% of the inhabitants are catholic and 89% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

The town of Los Zapotes is located at 25.7 kilometers from Petatlán, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the South direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Los Zapotes.

#1 Where is Los Zapotes? How to go? Map

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

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#2 The population of Los Zapotes (Guerrero) is 39 inhabitants

Population data in Los Zapotes (Guerrero)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020201939
2010433275
2005394786
Evolution of the population in Los Zapotes: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Los Zapotes:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):4.250.00
Population coming from outside the State of Guerrero:0.00%0.00%
Illiterate population:7.69%2.67%
Illiterate population (men):2.56%0.00%
Illiterate population (women):5.13%4.65%
Schooling level:5.836.41
Schooling level (men):5.085.27
Schooling level (women):6.587.08
Indigenous culture data in Los Zapotes:
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 Los Zapotes, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Guerrero, and in the country as a whole.

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

Unemployment, economy and housing data in Los Zapotes:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:38.46%20.00%
Employed population over 12 years (men):68.42%43.75%
Employed population over 12 years (women):10.00%2.33%
Number of inhabited private housings:914
Homes with electricity:100.00%85.71%
Homes with piped water:22.22%0.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:44.44%14.29%
Homes with a radio:33.33%50.00%
Homes with a television:66.67%57.14%
Homes with a refrigerator:88.89%42.86%
Homes with a washing machine:88.89%28.57%
Homes with a car:11.11%14.29%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:0.00%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:0.00%0.00%
Homes with cell phones:77.78%0.00%
Homes with Internet:22.22%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Los Zapotes (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 Los Zapotes

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



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Los Zapotes

Many people want to stay in the town of Los Zapotes 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 Los Zapotes

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Los Zapotes? The list of the best places to visit in Los Zapotes and nearby locations.
Mountains in Los Zapotes for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro Pino Rayado (1193 meters): 4.2 km walk (66 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro El Chicolo (794 meters): 5.3 km walk (75 minutes), heading North.
  • Cerro Bandera (968 meters): 4.5 km walk (93 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro La Victoria (1013 meters): 6.4 km walk (110 minutes), heading Southwest.
Magical Towns to visit when in Los Zapotes:Other towns near Los Zapotes:
  • El Vergel (6 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northeast (3 minutes by car)
  • Las Huertas (21 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northwest (3 minutes by car)
  • La Tigra (39 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northwest (3 minutes by car)
  • La Candelaria (8 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northwest (3 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 Los Zapotes (Guerrero)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Los Zapotes 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 Los Zapotes there is a generational replacement.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Los Zapotes (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)549
Youth (6-14 years)336
Adults (15-59 years)101020
Elderly (60+ years)224

#7 Pictures of Los Zapotes

In order for you to enjoy nature around Los Zapotes, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Los Zapotes, 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 Petatlán

  1. Cerro del Guamilule (- inhabitants)
  2. El Anonito (29 inhabitants)
  3. El Mamey (- inhabitants)
  4. El Rincón de Zapotillo (- inhabitants)
  5. El Tamarindo (1 inhabitants)
  6. La Carricillera (Carricigueras) (- inhabitants)
  7. La Ceiba (La Ceiba del Ocote de Cadena) (10 inhabitants)
  8. La Vainilla (Rancho la Vainilla) (7 inhabitants)
  9. Las Huertas (79 inhabitants)
  10. Las Ventanas (11 inhabitants)
  11. Puente del Tuzal (90 inhabitants)
  12. Puerto de la Cruz (Puerto de la Perra) (- inhabitants)
  13. Rancho el Camalote (3 inhabitants)
  14. Rancho el Naranjo (- inhabitants)
  15. Río Chiquito (295 inhabitants)