Matlapa

Learn about large village of Matlapa through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 3,723 inhabitants of the State of San Luis Potosí

The town of Matlapa belongs to the municipality of Matlapa (State of San Luis Potosí). There are 3,723 inhabitants and it is 120 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Xilitla is 30 minutes away by car (29 km). It is the most populated town in the position #1 of the whole municipality.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Matlapa, 31% of the population over 12 years is single and 39% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.

#1 Where is Matlapa? How to go? Map

What is the route to get to Matlapa (San Luis Potosí)? Find out on this map the access to this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in and out to the icon Map marker

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#2 The population of Matlapa (San Luis Potosí) is 3,723 inhabitants

Population data in Matlapa
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020197517483723
2010197118213792
2005184916913540
Evolution of the population in Matlapa: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Matlapa:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.092.36
Population coming from outside the State of San Luis Potosí:12.73%14.06%
Illiterate population:4.41%4.38%
Illiterate population (men):1.48%2.36%
Illiterate population (women):2.93%6.24%
Schooling level:10.759.91
Schooling level (men):1110.22
Schooling level (women):10.549.65
Indigenous culture data in Matlapa:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:18.48%27.32%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:7.66%10.92%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.05%0.03%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Matlapa, 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 Matlapa:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:48.13%40.56%
Employed population over 12 years (men):54.69%50.91%
Employed population over 12 years (women):42.33%31.00%
Number of inhabited private housings:1,0251,085
Homes with electricity:98.44%97.00%
Homes with piped water:98.54%93.03%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:97.27%98.71%
Homes with a radio:51.12%64.31%
Homes with a television:88.98%87.46%
Homes with a refrigerator:87.12%81.99%
Homes with a washing machine:61.95%54.77%
Homes with a car:36.20%37.73%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:29.76%28.40%
Homes with landline telephone:30.05%36.66%
Homes with cell phones:86.34%68.27%
Homes with Internet:38.73%19.72%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Matlapa (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 Matlapa

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



#4 What to do in Matlapa

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Matlapa? The list of the best places to visit in Matlapa and nearby locations.
Mountains in Matlapa for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro Totoapa (804 meters): 2.4 km walk (42 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro Quilico (637 meters): 2.7 km walk (56 minutes), heading West.
  • Cerro Matepuxtli (870 meters): 4.2 km walk (53 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Loma Teatl (335 meters): 3.9 km walk (66 minutes), heading West.
Magical Towns near Matlapa to discover the Mexican culture:Other towns near Matlapa:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#5 Population pyramid of Matlapa (San Luis Potosí)

In Matlapa 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 Matlapa, 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 Matlapa (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)183161344
Youth (6-14 years)274311585
Adults (15-59 years)1,2111,0302,241
Elderly (60+ years)307246553

#6 Pictures of Matlapa

Would you like to see what this town looks like and enjoy landscape pictures of Matlapa? 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 Matlapa.

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  2. Atlamaxátl (636 inhabitants)
  3. Barrio de En Medio (829 inhabitants)
  4. Barrio Teopancahuatl (255 inhabitants)
  5. Iglesia Vieja (116 inhabitants)
  6. Lalaxtitla (28 inhabitants)
  7. Los Medina (La Vega) (27 inhabitants)
  8. Nexcuayo II (569 inhabitants)
  9. Nuevo Tepetzintla (508 inhabitants)
  10. Otlayo (248 inhabitants)
  11. Papatlas (228 inhabitants)
  12. Raúl Lara Gutiérrez (- inhabitants)
  13. Tamala (289 inhabitants)
  14. Xochititla (518 inhabitants)
  15. Zacarrincón (192 inhabitants)