Mazatlán (Guerrero)

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The town of Mazatlán (Guerrero) belongs to the municipality of Chilpancingo de los Bravo. There are 6,093 inhabitants and it is 1,274 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #4 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Mazatlán, 18% of individuals have completed secondary education and 27% of households have a personal computer, laptop or tablet. More interesting data at the bottom of this page.

The town of Mazatlán is located at 12.9 kilometers from Chilpancingo de los Bravo, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the North direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Mazatlán.

#1 Where is Mazatlán? How to go? Map

Online map of Mazatlán in Guerrero, with an interactive cartography with which you can see closely the town, centered on Map marker

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#2 The population of Mazatlán (Guerrero) is 6,093 inhabitants

Population data in Mazatlán (Guerrero)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020322228716093
2010276625505316
2005243721624599
Evolution of the population in Mazatlán: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Mazatlán:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.357.29
Population coming from outside the State of Guerrero:2.20%1.98%
Illiterate population:5.71%9.12%
Illiterate population (men):2.22%7.29%
Illiterate population (women):3.50%10.81%
Schooling level:8.797.46
Schooling level (men):8.967.61
Schooling level (women):8.647.32
Indigenous culture data in Mazatlán:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:3.40%3.35%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:1.20%1.28%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.03%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Mazatlán, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Guerrero, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Mazatlán:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:44.02%32.90%
Employed population over 12 years (men):55.73%50.90%
Employed population over 12 years (women):33.58%16.31%
Number of inhabited private housings:1,5761,713
Homes with electricity:99.56%98.36%
Homes with piped water:94.23%71.97%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:96.89%93.58%
Homes with a radio:73.98%86.77%
Homes with a television:88.39%92.17%
Homes with a refrigerator:86.04%81.13%
Homes with a washing machine:43.59%37.98%
Homes with a car:32.23%30.07%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:26.59%19.11%
Homes with landline telephone:35.60%52.62%
Homes with cell phones:85.60%47.85%
Homes with Internet:51.27%12.29%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Mazatlán (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Guerrero, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Mazatlán

With the satellite map of Mazatlán 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 Chilpancingo de los Bravo. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Mazatlán.



#4 What to do in Mazatlán

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Mazatlán? The list of the best places to visit in Mazatlán and nearby locations.
Mountains in Mazatlán for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro Pelón (1410 meters): 1.7 km walk (33 minutes), heading North.
  • Cerro San Antonio (1388 meters): 2.4 km walk (40 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro Las Pozas (1548 meters): 2.9 km walk (60 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro Ocote (1609 meters): 2.7 km walk (38 minutes), heading West.
Other towns near Mazatlán:
  • Palo Blanco (2674 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the South (5 minutes by car)
  • Chacotla (326 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the East (6 minutes by car)
  • El Pesebre (8 inhabitants): Located 8 km to the North (8 minutes by car)
  • Petaquillas (12544 inhabitants): Located 9 km to the North (9 minutes by car)
This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#5 Population pyramid of Mazatlán (Guerrero)

In Mazatlán 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 Mazatlán, 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 Mazatlán (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)396373769
Youth (6-14 years)5285011,029
Adults (15-59 years)1,8861,6263,512
Elderly (60+ years)412371783

#6 Pictures of Mazatlán

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

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#7 The Postal Code of Mazatlán (Guerrero) is 39100

Are you going to send a letter to Mazatlán? Do you have a friend in Mazatlán and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Mazatlán consists of the following 5 digits: 39100. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Mazatlán ("39") correspond to the state code of Guerrero, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.

#8 Vote for Mazatlán as the most beautiful town in Mexico

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  3. Coacoyulillo (1589 inhabitants)
  4. Colonia Progreso (164 inhabitants)
  5. Fraccionamiento Granja Acevedo (- inhabitants)
  6. Jaleaca de Catalán (2359 inhabitants)
  7. La Casa de Teja (Rancho Azizintla) (- inhabitants)
  8. Zoquitipa (8 inhabitants)
  9. Restaurante La Pequeña Yeni (- inhabitants)
  10. Restaurante Lorena (34 inhabitants)
  11. Restaurante Lucero (17 inhabitants)
  12. Rancho el Corralón (- inhabitants)
  13. Rancho Ocotepec (- inhabitants)
  14. Rincón de Alcaparrosa (397 inhabitants)
  15. Tecolotlicha (5 inhabitants)