Matlahuacala (Puebla)

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All the information about this town of 133 inhabitants of the State of Puebla

The town of Matlahuacala (Puebla) belongs to the municipality of Chignahuapan. There are 133 inhabitants and it is 2,371 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Ciudad de Chignahuapan is 13 minutes away by car (9 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #68 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Matlahuacala, there is a percentage of 13% of indigenous population and 91% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Matlahuacala? They are at the bottom of this page.

The town of Matlahuacala is located at 6.0 kilometers from Ciudad de Chignahuapan, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the East direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Matlahuacala.

#1 Where is Matlahuacala? How to go? Map

Online map of Matlahuacala (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 Matlahuacala (Puebla) is 133 inhabitants

Population data in Matlahuacala (Puebla)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20206667133
20105561116
20054460104
Evolution of the population in Matlahuacala: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Matlahuacala:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):3.1414.75
Population coming from outside the State of Puebla:8.27%5.17%
Illiterate population:9.77%16.38%
Illiterate population (men):5.26%14.75%
Illiterate population (women):4.51%18.18%
Schooling level:6.434.46
Schooling level (men):6.184.17
Schooling level (women):6.734.77
Indigenous culture data in Matlahuacala:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:12.78%21.55%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:4.51%9.48%
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 Matlahuacala, 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 Matlahuacala:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:39.10%20.69%
Employed population over 12 years (men):65.67%34.43%
Employed population over 12 years (women):12.12%5.45%
Number of inhabited private housings:3450
Homes with electricity:100.00%96.77%
Homes with piped water:94.12%96.77%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:79.41%90.32%
Homes with a radio:55.88%77.42%
Homes with a television:85.29%58.06%
Homes with a refrigerator:58.82%32.26%
Homes with a washing machine:55.88%6.45%
Homes with a car:50.00%16.13%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:5.88%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:0.00%3.23%
Homes with cell phones:91.18%41.94%
Homes with Internet:5.88%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Matlahuacala (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 Matlahuacala

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#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Matlahuacala

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#5 What to do in Matlahuacala

Want to know what to see in Matlahuacala if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Matlahuacala.
Las mejores montes de Matlahuacala para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Quexnol (2913 meters): 3.0 km walk (61 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Loma Baja (2195 meters): 4.7 km walk (57 minutes), heading North.
  • El Muerto (2705 meters): 5.4 km walk (95 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro Cuate (2226 meters): 7.1 km walk (104 minutes), heading Northwest.
Magical Towns to visit when in Matlahuacala:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Matlahuacala?:
  • Tulimán (141 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the North (3 minutes by car)
  • Ecapactla (156 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the East (4 minutes by car)
  • Ejido Tuliman (Potrero de Quetzalapa) (129 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northwest (5 minutes by car)
  • Teotlalcingo (205 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southwest (6 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 Matlahuacala (Puebla)

In Matlahuacala 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 Matlahuacala, 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 Matlahuacala (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)8917
Youth (6-14 years)17825
Adults (15-59 years)324173
Elderly (60+ years)9918

#7 Pictures of Matlahuacala

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#10 Other towns in the Municipality of Chignahuapan

  1. Ciénega Larga (Agua Santa) (60 inhabitants)
  2. Ailitla (35 inhabitants)
  3. Apapasco (113 inhabitants)
  4. Ciénega Larga (914 inhabitants)
  5. El Potrero (42 inhabitants)
  6. El Rodeo (91 inhabitants)
  7. El Saltito (25 inhabitants)
  8. Ixtlahuaca Barrio (3226 inhabitants)
  9. La Roca (46 inhabitants)
  10. Los Reyes (136 inhabitants)
  11. Nacayolo (59 inhabitants)
  12. Piedra Ancha Aserradero (Segunda Ampliación) (- inhabitants)
  13. Potrerillos (219 inhabitants)
  14. Tres Cabezas (1020 inhabitants)
  15. Zotoltepec (133 inhabitants)