Maquixtla (Puebla)

Maps, pictures and statistics of Maquixtla, a beautiful large village of 1,143 inhabitants of the State of Puebla

The town of Maquixtla (Puebla) belongs to the municipality of Zacatlán. There are 1,143 inhabitants and it is 2,237 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Zacatlán is 5 minutes away by car (3 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #16 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Maquixtla, 27% of individuals have completed secondary education and 11% of households have a personal computer, laptop or tablet. More interesting data at the bottom of this page.

Do you want to locate the town of Maquixtla? You can find it at 2.3 kilometers, in direction West, from the town of Zacatlán, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Maquixtla through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Maquixtla? How to go? Map

Online map of Maquixtla (Puebla) 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 Maquixtla (Puebla) is 1,143 inhabitants

Population data in Maquixtla (Puebla)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20205915521143
2010412381793
2005314293607
Evolution of the population in Maquixtla: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Maquixtla:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.428.40
Population coming from outside the State of Puebla:5.86%6.68%
Illiterate population:7.35%8.07%
Illiterate population (men):3.67%8.40%
Illiterate population (women):3.67%7.77%
Schooling level:7.966.85
Schooling level (men):7.466.81
Schooling level (women):8.426.89
Indigenous culture data in Maquixtla:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:10.50%4.67%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:5.42%1.89%
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 Maquixtla, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Puebla, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Maquixtla:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:51.09%34.80%
Employed population over 12 years (men):61.59%51.44%
Employed population over 12 years (women):41.29%19.42%
Number of inhabited private housings:275256
Homes with electricity:98.91%98.14%
Homes with piped water:98.91%86.96%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:81.45%83.85%
Homes with a radio:75.64%82.61%
Homes with a television:88.00%88.82%
Homes with a refrigerator:58.55%37.27%
Homes with a washing machine:45.09%33.54%
Homes with a car:31.27%31.06%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:10.55%4.97%
Homes with landline telephone:4.36%1.24%
Homes with cell phones:84.00%44.72%
Homes with Internet:7.64%0.62%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Maquixtla (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Puebla, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Maquixtla

With the satellite map of Maquixtla 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 Zacatlán. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Maquixtla.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Maquixtla

Many people want to stay in the town of Maquixtla 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 Maquixtla

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Maquixtla? The list of the best places to visit in Maquixtla and nearby locations.
Mountains in Maquixtla for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro Acoxochio (2490 meters): 2.9 km walk (42 minutes), heading West.
  • El Aire (2444 meters): 4.0 km walk (57 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • Loma Alta (2222 meters): 4.4 km walk (57 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Loma Baja (2195 meters): 5.7 km walk (107 minutes), heading South.
Magical Towns to visit when in Maquixtla:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Maquixtla?:
  • Eloxochitlán (333 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northeast (1 minutes by car)
  • Zacatlán (39203 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the East (4 minutes by car)
  • San Bartolo (672 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southeast (4 minutes by car)
  • Eloxochitlán (Zacatzingo) (194 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Northeast (5 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 Maquixtla (Puebla)

In Maquixtla 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 Maquixtla, 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 Maquixtla (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)7674150
Youth (6-14 years)101103204
Adults (15-59 years)355326681
Elderly (60+ years)5949108

#7 Pictures of Maquixtla

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

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  12. Tlachaloya (44 inhabitants)
  13. Tlacopia (42 inhabitants)
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