Matlalapa (San Luis Potosí)
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So you will learn about this incredible town of 233 inhabitants of San Luis Potosí.
The town of Matlalapa (San Luis Potosí) belongs to the municipality of Axtla de Terrazas. There are 233 inhabitants and it is 85 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Xilitla is 23 minutes away by car (15 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #33 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In Matlalapa, 32% of the population over 12 years is single and 13% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.
The town of Matlalapa is located at 2.0 kilometers from Axtla de Terrazas, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the West direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Matlalapa.
#1 Where is Matlalapa? How to go? Map
Map to know how to get to Matlalapa (San Luis Potosí) by road and with geographical references of the surrounding towns. With the controls you can zoom in and out to the position of Matlalapa, which has the following symbol 
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#2 The population of Matlalapa (San Luis Potosí) is 233 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 120 | 113 | 233 |
| 2010 | 105 | 115 | 220 |
| 2005 | 106 | 116 | 222 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.63 | 3.48 |
| Population coming from outside the State of San Luis Potosí: | 2.15% | 0.00% |
| Illiterate population: | 6.44% | 6.36% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 2.15% | 3.48% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 4.29% | 9.52% |
| Schooling level: | 7.68 | 7.08 |
| Schooling level (men): | 7.7 | 7.44 |
| Schooling level (women): | 7.66 | 6.65 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 84.98% | 80.45% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 42.49% | 45.00% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 1.29% | 0.91% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Axtla de Terrazas (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 55.79% | 37.73% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 71.68% | 58.26% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 40.83% | 15.24% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 60 | 52 |
| Homes with electricity: | 95.00% | 88.00% |
| Homes with piped water: | 100.00% | 10.00% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 38.33% | 98.00% |
| Homes with a radio: | 43.33% | 68.00% |
| Homes with a television: | 75.00% | 58.00% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 63.33% | 46.00% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 36.67% | 30.00% |
| Homes with a car: | 8.33% | 14.00% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 6.67% | 0.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 3.33% | 0.00% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 80.00% | 42.00% |
| Homes with Internet: | 13.33% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Matlalapa
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Matlalapa, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Axtla de Terrazas. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Matlalapa.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Matlalapa
Many people want to stay in the town of Matlalapa 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:- HOTEL AXTLÁN: 3 km away, direction East (2 minutes by car)
- HOTEL MAGIC COLLINN: 3 km away, direction East (2 minutes by car)
- HOTEL AXTLA: 3 km away, direction East (2 minutes by car)
- HOTEL PLAZA BONITA: 4 km away, direction East (3 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Matlalapa
Want to know what to see in Matlalapa if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Matlalapa.Mountains in Matlalapa for hiking and trails:
- Cerro Buenavista (824 meters): 7.0 km walk (123 minutes), heading Southwest.
- Cerro Teatl (326 meters): 9.9 km walk (174 minutes), heading South.
- Cerro Cristiano (705 meters): 9.3 km walk (127 minutes), heading South.
- Cerro Etepetl (628 meters): 9.2 km walk (128 minutes), heading South.
- Xilitla (San Luis Potosí): Don't miss "Museo de Edward James", 23 km, heading Southwest (15 minutes by car)
- Aquismón (San Luis Potosí): Don't miss "Sótano de las Golondrinas", 52 km, heading Northwest (36 minutes by car)
- El Laurel (38 inhabitants): Located 0 km to the West (0 minutes by car)
- El Paraíso (24 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the South (1 minutes by car)
- San Miguel (83 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the North (1 minutes by car)
- Crucero de Comoca (68 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southeast (2 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Matlalapa (San Luis Potosí)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Matlalapa 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 Matlalapa there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 11 | 6 | 17 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 19 | 20 | 39 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 75 | 74 | 149 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 15 | 13 | 28 |
#7 Pictures of Matlalapa
Would you like to see what this town looks like and enjoy landscape pictures of Matlalapa? We have located on the Internet several beautiful images of places and locations nearby, so you can see the beauty of this Mexican town. Some are artistic pictures and others are simply panoramic pictures taken by amateurs and friends who simply like Matlalapa.
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#8 The Postal Code of Matlalapa (San Luis Potosí) is 79938
Do you want to know the Postal Code of Matlalapa so that you can send postal packages and letters with complete confidence that they will arrive at their destination? Write down the following 5 digits: 79938. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Matlalapa ("79") correspond to the State of San Luis Potosí, and the last three identify the town itself. As a curiosity, there may be several locations in the same State with the same Post Code.
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#10 Schools in Matlalapa
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Axtla de Terrazas
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