Mecatillo

We have collected many facts about the tiny town of Mecatillo, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.

So you will learn about this incredible town of 9 inhabitants of Nayarit.

The town of Mecatillo belongs to the municipality of La Yesca (State of Nayarit). There are 9 inhabitants and it is 1,159 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Ixtlán del Río is 55 minutes away by car (47 km). It is the most populated town in the position #76 of the whole municipality.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

To locate this beautiful town inside the municipality, you must know that Mecatillo is located at 19.5 kilometers (in direction Northwest) from the locality of Puente de Camotlán, which is the one that has more inhabitants inside the municipality. Also, from the capital of the municipality (La Yesca) it is at 53.3 kilometers in direction North. With our webpage and with our satelital map that you can find below, you can know where is and visit the surroundings of Mecatillo.

#1 Where is Mecatillo? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Mecatillo in Nayarit? Using this map, use the controls to zoom in and out on the village and others in the vicinity to see the direct route, and to be able to plan, for example, hiking activities in Mecatillo.

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#2 The population of Mecatillo (Nayarit) is 9 inhabitants

Population data in Mecatillo
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20209
2010111223
20055
Evolution of the population in Mecatillo: Total   Men   Women

According to the 2010 official census, in the town there were 12 males and 11 females. The female/male ratio is 0.917, and the birth rate is 1.67 children per woman. Of the total population, 30.43% comes from outside the State of Nayarit. 4.35% of the population is illiterate (8.33% of men and 0.00% of women). The education level is 5.15 (3.80 in men and 6 in women).

Indigenous culture in Mecatillo
34.78% of the population is indigenous, and 8.70% of the inhabitants speak one of the indigenous languages. 0.00% of the population speaks one of the indigineous languages, but not Spanish.

Unemployment and the economy in Mecatillo
21.74% of the inhabitants (more than 12 years) are economically active (41.67% of the men, and 0.00% of the women).

Housing and infrastructure in Mecatillo
In Mecatillo there are 5 housings. 0.00% of the housings have electricity, 25.00% have piped water, 100.00% have toilet or restroom, 100.00% have a radio receiver, 25.00% a television, 0.00% a fridge, 0.00% a washing-machine, 50.00% a car or a van, 0.00% a personal computer, 0.00% a landline telephone, 25.00% mobile phone, and 0.00% Internet access.

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#3 Satellite photo of Mecatillo

With the satellite map of Mecatillo 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 La Yesca. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Mecatillo.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Mecatillo

Many people want to stay in the town of Mecatillo 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:

#5 What to do in Mecatillo

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Mecatillo? The list of the best places to visit in Mecatillo and nearby locations.
Mountains in Mecatillo for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro Reventón (1668 meters): 6.2 km walk (110 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro El Pinabete (2435 meters): 11.5 km walk (144 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • Cerro las Joyas (1097 meters): 10.2 km walk (171 minutes), heading West.
  • Cerro El Vigia (2167 meters): 15.0 km walk (310 minutes), heading Northeast.
Magical Towns to visit when in Mecatillo:
  • Ixtlán del Río (Nayarit): Don't miss "Museo de la Casa de Cultura", 55 km, heading Southwest (47 minutes by car)
  • Jala (Nayarit): Don't miss "Volcán del Ceboruco​", 66 km, heading Southwest (44 minutes by car)
  • Ahuacatlán (Nayarit): Don't miss "Arroyo Los Chiltes", 77 km, heading Southwest (55 minutes by car)
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Mecatillo?:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Pictures of Mecatillo

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

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#9 Other towns in the Municipality of La Yesca

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  2. El Pinalillo (5 inhabitants)
  3. El Puerto (2 inhabitants)
  4. El Terrero (Cerro Prieto) (- inhabitants)
  5. El Toro Prieto (12 inhabitants)
  6. El Zapotito (- inhabitants)
  7. Guamuchilera (San Pedro) (6 inhabitants)
  8. La Bola Negra (1 inhabitants)
  9. La Grulla (Mesa de Cabadas) (- inhabitants)
  10. La Piedra Picada (2 inhabitants)
  11. Las Juntas (6 inhabitants)
  12. Los Amoles (- inhabitants)
  13. Los Terreros (- inhabitants)
  14. Tapeistes (- inhabitants)
  15. Tateyuque (Los Guajes) (- inhabitants)