Matehuala

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Did you know that this town in San Luis Potosí has 86,686 inhabitants?

The town of Matehuala belongs to the municipality of Matehuala (State of San Luis Potosí). There are 86,686 inhabitants and it is 1,577 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Real de Catorce is 44 minutes away by car (42 km). It is the most populated town in the position #1 of the whole municipality.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Matehuala, 35% of the population over 12 years is single and 60% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.

#1 Where is Matehuala? How to go? Map

Online map of Matehuala (San Luis Potosí) 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 Matehuala (San Luis Potosí) is 86,686 inhabitants

Population data in Matehuala
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020449014178586686
2010402203710877328
2005366593349170150
Evolution of the population in Matehuala: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Matehuala:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.222.61
Population coming from outside the State of San Luis Potosí:11.53%12.04%
Illiterate population:2.01%3.01%
Illiterate population (men):0.87%2.61%
Illiterate population (women):1.13%3.39%
Schooling level:10.159.12
Schooling level (men):10.189.21
Schooling level (women):10.129.04
Indigenous culture data in Matehuala:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:0.45%0.47%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.19%0.19%
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 Matehuala, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of San Luis Potosí, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Matehuala:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:47.90%37.40%
Employed population over 12 years (men):56.01%48.64%
Employed population over 12 years (women):40.35%27.03%
Number of inhabited private housings:23,37824,230
Homes with electricity:99.63%98.82%
Homes with piped water:98.93%95.86%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:97.12%98.93%
Homes with a radio:81.22%89.00%
Homes with a television:94.66%97.01%
Homes with a refrigerator:96.00%93.66%
Homes with a washing machine:88.79%85.95%
Homes with a car:59.07%58.06%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:43.77%32.29%
Homes with landline telephone:50.51%45.29%
Homes with cell phones:91.08%72.84%
Homes with Internet:59.55%21.05%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Matehuala (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of San Luis Potosí, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Matehuala

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



#4 What to do in Matehuala

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Matehuala? The list of the best places to visit in Matehuala and nearby locations.
Mountains in Matehuala for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro El Colichal (1980 meters): 10.8 km walk (170 minutes), heading West.
  • Cerro Bola (1919 meters): 9.1 km walk (160 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro Calabacillas (1984 meters): 12.1 km walk (158 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro El Muerto (2212 meters): 10.4 km walk (145 minutes), heading West.
Magical Towns to visit when in Matehuala:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Matehuala?:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#5 Population pyramid of Matehuala (San Luis Potosí)

In Matehuala 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 Matehuala, 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 Matehuala (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)4,2154,2838,498
Youth (6-14 years)6,9237,14214,065
Adults (15-59 years)28,37125,89454,265
Elderly (60+ years)5,3924,4669,858

#6 Pictures of Matehuala

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

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#7 The Postal Code of Matehuala (San Luis Potosí) is 78790

Are you going to send a letter to Matehuala? Do you have a friend in Matehuala and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Matehuala consists of the following 5 digits: 78790. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Matehuala ("78") correspond to the state code of San Luis Potosí, 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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#14 Other towns in the Municipality of Matehuala

  1. Crucero de San Miguel (46 inhabitants)
  2. El Bajío (- inhabitants)
  3. El Chamizal (San Francisco del Durazno) (3 inhabitants)
  4. El Herrero (310 inhabitants)
  5. El Refugio (11 inhabitants)
  6. El Tlacuache (11 inhabitants)
  7. Estanque de Agua Buena (450 inhabitants)
  8. Ignacio Granados (- inhabitants)
  9. Jesús María (88 inhabitants)
  10. El Padrino (- inhabitants)
  11. La Camueza (2 inhabitants)
  12. La Carbonera (5 inhabitants)
  13. La Virgen (9 inhabitants)
  14. San Miguel (219 inhabitants)
  15. Tanque Colorado (854 inhabitants)