Malpaso (Zacatecas)

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

Did you know that this town in Zacatecas has 3,910 inhabitants?

The town of Malpaso (Zacatecas) belongs to the municipality of Villanueva. There are 3,910 inhabitants and it is 2,129 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Jeréz de García Salinas is 55 minutes away by car (39 km). It is the most populated town in the position #2 of the whole municipality.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Malpaso, 32% of the population over 12 years is single and 56% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.

To locate this beautiful town inside the municipality, you must know that Malpaso is located at 31.5 kilometers (in direction Southesast) from the locality of Villanueva, which is the one that has more inhabitants inside the municipality. With our webpage and with our satelital map that you can find below, you can know where is and visit the surroundings of Malpaso.

#1 Where is Malpaso? How to go? Map

Online map of Malpaso (Zacatecas) to be able to get to and make trips around this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in (+) or out (-) to locate the village.

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#2 The population of Malpaso (Zacatecas) is 3,910 inhabitants

Population data in Malpaso (Zacatecas)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020200319073910
2010164015673207
2005177816223400
Evolution of the population in Malpaso: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Malpaso:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.753.38
Population coming from outside the State of Zacatecas:2.94%1.09%
Illiterate population:2.15%3.62%
Illiterate population (men):1.07%3.38%
Illiterate population (women):1.07%3.84%
Schooling level:8.216.92
Schooling level (men):8.056.79
Schooling level (women):8.377.04
Indigenous culture data in Malpaso:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:0.00%0.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.00%0.12%
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 Malpaso, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Zacatecas, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Malpaso:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:39.21%32.80%
Employed population over 12 years (men):54.01%55.58%
Employed population over 12 years (women):25.11%11.04%
Number of inhabited private housings:978919
Homes with electricity:99.80%99.08%
Homes with piped water:99.59%98.94%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:97.55%95.65%
Homes with a radio:68.61%87.47%
Homes with a television:95.91%94.99%
Homes with a refrigerator:94.27%85.36%
Homes with a washing machine:90.70%81.00%
Homes with a car:56.75%48.55%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:25.05%11.48%
Homes with landline telephone:24.54%51.72%
Homes with cell phones:91.21%39.18%
Homes with Internet:55.83%0.92%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Malpaso (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Zacatecas, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Malpaso

With the satellite map of Malpaso will I be able to look for my location? Yes, access the map, zoom in and see the surroundings of this town and the municipality of Villanueva. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Malpaso.



#4 What to do in Malpaso

Want to know what to see in Malpaso if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Malpaso.
Mountains in Malpaso for hiking and trails:
  • La Ramada (2252 meters): 2.1 km walk (36 minutes), heading North.
  • El Cuervo (2469 meters): 4.2 km walk (86 minutes), heading East.
  • El Rucio (2208 meters): 5.5 km walk (102 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • El Picacho (2547 meters): 5.2 km walk (64 minutes), heading East.
Magical Towns to visit when in Malpaso:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Malpaso?:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#5 Population pyramid of Malpaso (Zacatecas)

In Malpaso there is a very characteristic age structure of the population, which you can see in the following population pyramid, with data from 2005. After analyzing the demographic data of Malpaso, separated by men and women, and also by age groups, we can analyze what the future of the population in this town will be like.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Malpaso (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)228213441
Youth (6-14 years)384362746
Adults (15-59 years)1,1481,1082,256
Elderly (60+ years)243224467

#6 Pictures of Malpaso

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

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#7 The Postal Code of Malpaso (Zacatecas) is 99510

Are you going to send a letter to Malpaso? Do you have a friend in Malpaso and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Malpaso consists of the following 5 digits: 99510. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Malpaso ("99") correspond to the state code of Zacatecas, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.

#8 Vote for Malpaso as the most beautiful town in Mexico

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Average Rating: 4.3/5
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#10 Hotels & Accommodation in Malpaso


#11 Local food places, eat out, restaurants in Malpaso

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