Mezquite de Luna
The most complete information about the large village of Mezquite de Luna (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.
Did you know that this town in Guanajuato has 921 inhabitants?
The town of Mezquite de Luna belongs to the municipality of Pénjamo (State of Guanajuato). There are 921 inhabitants and it is 1,674 meters altitude. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #11 of the ranking.
Data: In Mezquite de Luna, there is a percentage of 0% of indigenous population and 73% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Mezquite de Luna? They are at the bottom of this page.
Do you want to locate the town of Mezquite de Luna? You can find it at 23.1 kilometers, in direction Northwest, from the town of Pénjamo, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Mezquite de Luna through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.
#1 Where is Mezquite de Luna? How to go? Map
How to get to the town of Mezquite de Luna in Guanajuato? 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 Mezquite de Luna.
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#2 The population of Mezquite de Luna (Guanajuato) is 921 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 483 | 438 | 921 |
| 2010 | 626 | 565 | 1191 |
| 2005 | 482 | 410 | 892 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.66 | 2.12 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Guanajuato: | 11.07% | 1.68% |
| Illiterate population: | 5.21% | 3.36% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 1.63% | 2.12% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 3.58% | 4.47% |
| Schooling level: | 6.54 | 5.86 |
| Schooling level (men): | 6.47 | 5.80 |
| Schooling level (women): | 6.59 | 5.91 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 0.00% | 0.34% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 0.00% | 0.59% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 37.57% | 22.84% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 52.74% | 44.78% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 23.81% | 3.04% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 223 | 285 |
| Homes with electricity: | 100.00% | 98.41% |
| Homes with piped water: | 100.00% | 99.21% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 92.38% | 55.56% |
| Homes with a radio: | 29.15% | 44.44% |
| Homes with a television: | 91.03% | 93.25% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 82.51% | 67.06% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 69.51% | 57.94% |
| Homes with a car: | 33.18% | 23.81% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 3.14% | 0.40% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 0.90% | 14.68% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 73.09% | 28.97% |
| Homes with Internet: | 16.14% | 0.79% |
#3 Satellite photo of Mezquite de Luna
With the satellite map of Mezquite de Luna 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 Pénjamo. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Mezquite de Luna.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Mezquite de Luna
Many people want to stay in the town of Mezquite de Luna 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:- MOTEL A FONTE: 22 km away, direction Northwest (17 minutes by car)
- SERVICIOS TURISTICOS SALVI: 21 km away, direction West (15 minutes by car)
- GRAN HOTEL: 22 km away, direction West (16 minutes by car)
- HOTEL LA PURÍSIMA: 20 km away, direction West (17 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Mezquite de Luna
A weekend in Mezquite de Luna and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Mezquite de Luna and surroundings to find the best destinations.Mountains in Mezquite de Luna for hiking and trails:
- El Gato (1790 meters): 8.0 km walk (100 minutes), heading East.
- Cerro Grande (2018 meters): 8.2 km walk (153 minutes), heading South.
- Veredas (1824 meters): 7.6 km walk (109 minutes), heading Southeast.
- El Bellaco (1891 meters): 10.6 km walk (132 minutes), heading Southeast.
- Privada Moreno (9 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the East (3 minutes by car)
- San José de Ornelas (24 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the West (3 minutes by car)
- Jos Piedad Ros (11 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the East (3 minutes by car)
- Maravillas de Morales (273 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the East (3 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Mezquite de Luna (Guanajuato)
In Mezquite de Luna 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 Mezquite de Luna, 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) | 37 | 62 | 99 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 83 | 93 | 176 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 301 | 228 | 529 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 62 | 55 | 117 |
#7 Pictures of Mezquite de Luna
In order for you to enjoy nature around Mezquite de Luna, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Mezquite de Luna, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#8 The Postal Code of Mezquite de Luna (Guanajuato) is 36943
Do you want to know the Postal Code of Mezquite de Luna 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: 36943. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Mezquite de Luna ("36") correspond to the State of Guanajuato, 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 Mezquite de Luna
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Pénjamo
#11 Other towns in the Municipality of Pénjamo
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- El Jaralillo (- inhabitants)
- El Lomillo (- inhabitants)
- El Refugio de Rivas (143 inhabitants)
- El Tepamal (7 inhabitants)
- Fresno Dos (- inhabitants)
- Godoy (49 inhabitants)
- Guangüitiro (690 inhabitants)
- Hacienda del Carmen (469 inhabitants)
- Las Jaras (3 inhabitants)
- Rancho Dos Pinos (5 inhabitants)
- Rancho Nuevo de Potreros (173 inhabitants)
- San Francisco de Rizo (110 inhabitants)
- San Miguel de Camarena (173 inhabitants)