Merlín

Maps, pictures and statistics of Merlín, a beautiful small village of 24 inhabitants of the State of Jalisco

The town of Merlín belongs to the municipality of Encarnación de Díaz (State of Jalisco). There are 24 inhabitants and it is 2,004 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Lagos de Moreno is 67 minutes away by car (54 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #114 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Merlín, 33% of the population over 12 years is single and 60% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.

The town of Merlín is located at 26.2 kilometers from Encarnación de Díaz, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Southesast direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Merlín.

#1 Where is Merlín? How to go? Map

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

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#2 The population of Merlín (Jalisco) is 24 inhabitants

Population data in Merlín
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020141024
2010111122
200511920
Evolution of the population in Merlín: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Merlín:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):29.09
Population coming from outside the State of Jalisco:0.00%4.55%
Illiterate population:0.00%4.55%
Illiterate population (men):0.00%9.09%
Illiterate population (women):0.00%0.00%
Schooling level:7.616.23
Schooling level (men):7.146.71
Schooling level (women):7.915.67
Indigenous culture data in Merlín:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:0.00%0.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.00%0.00%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Merlín, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Jalisco, and in the country as a whole.

Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Encarnación de Díaz (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.

Unemployment, economy and housing data in Merlín:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:45.83%36.36%
Employed population over 12 years (men):70.00%63.64%
Employed population over 12 years (women):28.57%9.09%
Number of inhabited private housings:59
Homes with electricity:100.00%0.00%
Homes with piped water:100.00%100.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:100.00%100.00%
Homes with a radio:100.00%100.00%
Homes with a television:100.00%100.00%
Homes with a refrigerator:100.00%0.00%
Homes with a washing machine:80.00%0.00%
Homes with a car:80.00%100.00%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:20.00%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:0.00%0.00%
Homes with cell phones:100.00%20.00%
Homes with Internet:60.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Merlín (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Jalisco, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Merlín

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Merlín, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Encarnación de Díaz. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Merlín.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Merlín

Do you want to stay in Merlín? We don't have any hotel registered in this town, but you can check in this list of the closest accommodations to Merlín:

#5 What to do in Merlín

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Merlín? The list of the best places to visit in Merlín and nearby locations.
Mountains in Merlín for hiking and trails:
  • La Carbonera (2327 meters): 3.5 km walk (52 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro La Leona (2265 meters): 3.8 km walk (48 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • El Rincón (2290 meters): 4.2 km walk (75 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro Mina de Los Micos (2359 meters): 5.1 km walk (93 minutes), heading Southwest.
Magical Towns to visit when in Merlín:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Merlín?:
  • La Trinidad (292 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northwest (2 minutes by car)
  • Rincón Grande (37 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southeast (2 minutes by car)
  • Los Tenamastes (14 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northwest (2 minutes by car)
  • San Quintín (12 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northwest (3 minutes by car)
This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of Merlín (Jalisco)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Merlín 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 Merlín there is a generational replacement.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Merlín (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)112
Youth (6-14 years)224
Adults (15-59 years)10616
Elderly (60+ years)112

#7 Pictures of Merlín

In order for you to enjoy nature around Merlín, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Merlín, 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 Encarnación de Díaz

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  2. Corral de Piedra (667 inhabitants)
  3. El Carretero (9 inhabitants)
  4. El Centro (- inhabitants)
  5. El Coyote (52 inhabitants)
  6. El Cristo (6 inhabitants)
  7. El Montoso (31 inhabitants)
  8. La Curva de la Cal (16 inhabitants)
  9. La Laguna (6 inhabitants)
  10. La Loma de González (24 inhabitants)
  11. Los Gavilanes (14 inhabitants)
  12. Los Tanques (6 inhabitants)
  13. Potrero de San José (- inhabitants)
  14. Purísima (15 inhabitants)
  15. San Rafael del Refugio (- inhabitants)