Metapan

Maps, pictures and statistics of Metapan, a beautiful small village of 19 inhabitants of the State of Jalisco

The town of Metapan belongs to the municipality of Tonaya (State of Jalisco). There are 19 inhabitants and it is 972 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Tapalpa is 29 minutes away by car (25 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #14 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Metapan, 100% of the inhabitants are catholic and 100% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

The town of Metapan is located at 11.3 kilometers from Tonaya, 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 Metapan.

#1 Where is Metapan? How to go? Map

Online map of Metapan (Jalisco) to be able to get to and make trips around this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in (+) or out (-) to locate the village.

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#2 The population of Metapan (Jalisco) is 19 inhabitants

Population data in Metapan
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
202010919
2010101424
200581220
Evolution of the population in Metapan: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Metapan:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.670.00
Population coming from outside the State of Jalisco:0.00%0.00%
Illiterate population:0.00%0.00%
Illiterate population (men):0.00%0.00%
Illiterate population (women):0.00%0.00%
Schooling level:8.277.10
Schooling level (men):87.71
Schooling level (women):8.675.86
Indigenous culture data in Metapan:
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 Metapan, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Jalisco, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Metapan:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:42.11%54.17%
Employed population over 12 years (men):77.78%85.71%
Employed population over 12 years (women):10.00%10.00%
Number of inhabited private housings:59
Homes with electricity:100.00%100.00%
Homes with piped water:100.00%100.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:100.00%100.00%
Homes with a radio:20.00%75.00%
Homes with a television:100.00%75.00%
Homes with a refrigerator:100.00%100.00%
Homes with a washing machine:100.00%50.00%
Homes with a car:100.00%100.00%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:20.00%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:20.00%0.00%
Homes with cell phones:80.00%75.00%
Homes with Internet:0.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Metapan (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 Metapan

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Metapan, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Tonaya. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Metapan.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Metapan

Many people want to stay in the town of Metapan 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 Metapan

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Metapan? The list of the best places to visit in Metapan and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de Metapan para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro La Aguja (1276 meters): 2.3 km walk (29 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro El Saucillo (1359 meters): 3.0 km walk (45 minutes), heading North.
  • Cerro La Roblera (1665 meters): 4.7 km walk (79 minutes), heading East.
  • Mesa Las Ollas (1333 meters): 5.6 km walk (72 minutes), heading Northeast.
Magical Towns to visit when in Metapan:
  • Tapalpa (Jalisco): Don't miss "Sierra de Tapalpa​​", 29 km, heading Northeast (25 minutes by car)
  • Sayula (Jalisco): Don't miss "Museo Regional de Arqueología", 68 km, heading East (50 minutes by car)
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Metapan?:
  • El Cerrito (236 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southwest (4 minutes by car)
  • Alpizahua (35 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northwest (4 minutes by car)
  • Tecomatlán (28 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the South (8 minutes by car)
  • Los Asmoles (202 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the East (5 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 Metapan (Jalisco)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town Metapan (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)303
Youth (6-14 years)101
Adults (15-59 years)5510
Elderly (60+ years)145

#7 Pictures of Metapan

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

  1. Alpizahua (35 inhabitants)
  2. El Cerrito (236 inhabitants)
  3. El Convento (- inhabitants)
  4. El Paso de San Francisco (177 inhabitants)
  5. La Casita (2 inhabitants)
  6. La Piña (17 inhabitants)
  7. Las Higueras (239 inhabitants)
  8. Las Liebres (La Liebre) (169 inhabitants)
  9. Las Playas (- inhabitants)
  10. Rancho Escondido (3 inhabitants)
  11. Rancho RRR (- inhabitants)
  12. San Luis Tenango (134 inhabitants)
  13. San Rafael (71 inhabitants)
  14. Tecomatlán (28 inhabitants)
  15. Tonaya (3706 inhabitants)