Metlaxixtla (Puebla)
The most complete information about the medium-sized town of Metlaxixtla (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.
Did you know that this town in Puebla has 291 inhabitants?
The town of Metlaxixtla (Puebla) belongs to the municipality of Zacatlán. There are 291 inhabitants and it is 2,478 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Zacatlán is 18 minutes away by car (13 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #37 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In Metlaxixtla, 34% of the population over 12 years is single and 8% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.
The town of Metlaxixtla is located at 8.7 kilometers from Zacatlán, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Southwest direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Metlaxixtla.
#1 Where is Metlaxixtla? How to go? Map
Map to know how to get to Metlaxixtla (Puebla) by road and with geographical references of the surrounding towns. With the controls you can zoom in and out to the position of Metlaxixtla, which has the following symbol 
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#2 The population of Metlaxixtla (Puebla) is 291 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 151 | 140 | 291 |
| 2010 | 170 | 187 | 357 |
| 2005 | 169 | 162 | 331 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.78 | 12.83 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Puebla: | 8.93% | 4.48% |
| Illiterate population: | 11.34% | 13.45% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 6.19% | 12.83% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 5.15% | 14.12% |
| Schooling level: | 7 | 5.42 |
| Schooling level (men): | 6.92 | 5.67 |
| Schooling level (women): | 7.08 | 5.16 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 2.41% | 0.84% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 1.37% | 1.12% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 0.34% | 0.00% |
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| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 49.83% | 29.13% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 65.71% | 49.73% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 35.10% | 6.47% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 79 | 102 |
| Homes with electricity: | 98.73% | 97.37% |
| Homes with piped water: | 92.41% | 82.89% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 45.57% | 84.21% |
| Homes with a radio: | 70.89% | 76.32% |
| Homes with a television: | 89.87% | 78.95% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 64.56% | 32.89% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 40.51% | 15.79% |
| Homes with a car: | 54.43% | 42.11% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 7.59% | 2.63% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 1.27% | 3.95% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 79.75% | 25.00% |
| Homes with Internet: | 7.59% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Metlaxixtla
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Metlaxixtla, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Zacatlán. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Metlaxixtla.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Metlaxixtla
Many people want to stay in the town of Metlaxixtla 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:- CABANAS EL REFUGIO: 8 km away, direction Southwest (6 minutes by car)
- CASA KITSCH: 9 km away, direction South (6 minutes by car)
- RANCHO LOS MORALES CABAÑAS: 9 km away, direction Southeast (6 minutes by car)
- RANCHO COYOTEPEC HOSPEDAJE: 10 km away, direction Southeast (9 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Metlaxixtla
Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Metlaxixtla? The list of the best places to visit in Metlaxixtla and nearby locations.Mountains in Metlaxixtla for hiking and trails:
- Cerro Tecoxcolman (2705 meters): 2.4 km walk (32 minutes), heading Southwest.
- Los Baños (2365 meters): 2.2 km walk (44 minutes), heading Southeast.
- El Aire (2444 meters): 5.7 km walk (69 minutes), heading Southeast.
- Cerro El Kiosco (2756 meters): 5.6 km walk (96 minutes), heading Southwest.
- Zacatlán (Puebla): Don't miss "Reloj floral", 18 km, heading Southeast (13 minutes by car)
- Ciudad de Chignahuapan (Puebla): Don't miss "Santuario del Honguito", 30 km, heading South (24 minutes by car)
- Huauchinango (Puebla): Don't miss "Presa Necaxa", 47 km, heading North (34 minutes by car)
- Acaxochitlán (Hidalgo): Don't miss "Iglesia Asunción de María", 54 km, heading Northwest (42 minutes by car)
- Tetela de Ocampo (Puebla): Don't miss "Museo de los Tres Juanes", 49 km, heading Southeast (42 minutes by car)
- Tekiahuac (30 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Northwest (5 minutes by car)
- Hueyapan (441 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the East (7 minutes by car)
- Ahuetecaco (71 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the Southwest (7 minutes by car)
- Tinixtioca (116 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the Northeast (8 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Metlaxixtla (Puebla)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Metlaxixtla 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 Metlaxixtla there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 26 | 15 | 41 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 24 | 19 | 43 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 85 | 89 | 174 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 16 | 17 | 33 |
#7 Pictures of Metlaxixtla
Would you like to see what this town looks like and enjoy landscape pictures of Metlaxixtla? We have located on the Internet several beautiful images of places and locations nearby, so you can see the beauty of this Mexican town. Some are artistic pictures and others are simply panoramic pictures taken by amateurs and friends who simply like Metlaxixtla.
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#8 The Postal Code of Metlaxixtla (Puebla) is 73313
Do you want to know the Postal Code of Metlaxixtla so that you can send postal packages and letters with complete confidence that they will arrive at their destination? Write down the following 5 digits: 73313. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Metlaxixtla ("73") correspond to the State of Puebla, and the last three identify the town itself. As a curiosity, there may be several locations in the same State with the same Post Code.
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#10 Schools in Metlaxixtla
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