Mecatepec (Tabasco)
Maps, pictures and statistics of Mecatepec, a beautiful large village of 2,314 inhabitants of the State of Tabasco
The town of Mecatepec (Tabasco) belongs to the municipality of Huimanguillo. There are 2,314 inhabitants and it is 23 meters altitude. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #15 of the ranking.
Data: In Mecatepec, there is a percentage of 0% of indigenous population and 76% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Mecatepec? They are at the bottom of this page.
Do you want to locate the town of Mecatepec? You can find it at 15.6 kilometers, in direction Southwest, from the town of Huimanguillo, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Mecatepec through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.
#1 Where is Mecatepec? How to go? Map
Location map of Mecatepec in Tabasco: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Mecatepec, which is marked with the following symbol 
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#2 The population of Mecatepec (Tabasco) is 2,314 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1164 | 1150 | 2314 |
| 2010 | 1103 | 1092 | 2195 |
| 2005 | 991 | 1031 | 2022 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.64 | 7.14 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Tabasco: | 2.29% | 3.83% |
| Illiterate population: | 4.84% | 7.97% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 2.12% | 7.14% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 2.72% | 8.79% |
| Schooling level: | 7.99 | 7.05 |
| Schooling level (men): | 8.2 | 7.20 |
| Schooling level (women): | 7.78 | 6.89 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 0.17% | 0.32% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 0.09% | 0.05% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Huimanguillo (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 49.31% | 22.10% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 57.83% | 38.83% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 40.89% | 5.53% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 563 | 503 |
| Homes with electricity: | 99.11% | 94.21% |
| Homes with piped water: | 93.43% | 62.14% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 94.14% | 89.53% |
| Homes with a radio: | 40.32% | 49.67% |
| Homes with a television: | 82.06% | 83.30% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 75.49% | 70.82% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 71.05% | 52.78% |
| Homes with a car: | 18.83% | 19.38% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 4.97% | 6.90% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 0.71% | 8.02% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 75.84% | 53.67% |
| Homes with Internet: | 8.53% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Mecatepec
With the satellite map of Mecatepec 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 Huimanguillo. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Mecatepec.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Mecatepec
Many people want to stay in the town of Mecatepec 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:- AUTOHOTEL LOS PAVOREALES: 25 km away, direction Southeast (18 minutes by car)
- AUTO HOTEL LOS PAVORREALES: 23 km away, direction Southeast (19 minutes by car)
- ALOJAMIENTO LA CEIBA: 25 km away, direction Southeast (21 minutes by car)
- HOTEL HUIMANGUILLO: 24 km away, direction Southeast (19 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Mecatepec
Want to know what to see in Mecatepec if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Mecatepec.Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Mecatepec?:
- Monte de Oro 2a. Sección (637 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the East (8 minutes by car)
- C-40 (Ernesto Aguirre Colorado) (4303 inhabitants): Located 7 km to the Northeast (9 minutes by car)
- Tecominoacán (2747 inhabitants): Located 7 km to the Northwest (8 minutes by car)
- Ocuapan (2796 inhabitants): Located 8 km to the Southeast (11 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Mecatepec (Tabasco)
In Mecatepec 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 Mecatepec, 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.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 160 | 157 | 317 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 239 | 238 | 477 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 682 | 662 | 1,344 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 83 | 93 | 176 |
#7 Pictures of Mecatepec
In order for you to enjoy nature around Mecatepec, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Mecatepec, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#8 The Postal Code of Mecatepec (Tabasco) is 86402
Are you going to send a letter to Mecatepec? Do you have a friend in Mecatepec and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Mecatepec consists of the following 5 digits: 86402. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Mecatepec ("86") correspond to the state code of Tabasco, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.
#9 Vote for Mecatepec as the most beautiful town in Mexico
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In the following links you can check the list of the best (and most beautiful) towns in Mexico and the State of Tabasco, by popular vote:
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#10 Schools in Mecatepec
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- La Lucha (346 inhabitants)
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