Mezquitic (Jalisco)

Learn about large village of Mezquitic through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 2,639 inhabitants of the State of Jalisco

The town of Mezquitic (Jalisco) belongs to the municipality of Mezquitic. There are 2,639 inhabitants and it is 1,348 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #1 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Mezquitic, 94% of the inhabitants are catholic and 84% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

#1 Where is Mezquitic? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Mezquitic in Jalisco? 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 Mezquitic.

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#2 The population of Mezquitic (Jalisco) is 2,639 inhabitants

Population data in Mezquitic (Jalisco)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020138512542639
2010119111072298
2005111410732187
Evolution of the population in Mezquitic: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Mezquitic:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.734.16
Population coming from outside the State of Jalisco:20.12%19.10%
Illiterate population:4.77%4.35%
Illiterate population (men):1.97%4.16%
Illiterate population (women):2.80%4.53%
Schooling level:8.697.98
Schooling level (men):8.557.88
Schooling level (women):8.818.07
Indigenous culture data in Mezquitic:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:4.47%4.87%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:5.61%4.44%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.04%0.04%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Mezquitic, 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 Mezquitic:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:36.68%34.33%
Employed population over 12 years (men):46.65%47.97%
Employed population over 12 years (women):27.65%21.66%
Number of inhabited private housings:740870
Homes with electricity:99.86%99.05%
Homes with piped water:99.86%90.19%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:99.86%98.42%
Homes with a radio:41.62%54.59%
Homes with a television:85.95%92.88%
Homes with a refrigerator:90.95%88.61%
Homes with a washing machine:83.51%75.63%
Homes with a car:56.89%60.28%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:36.62%24.21%
Homes with landline telephone:32.57%52.53%
Homes with cell phones:85.27%54.59%
Homes with Internet:36.62%8.86%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Mezquitic (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 Mezquitic

With the satellite map of Mezquitic 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 Mezquitic. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Mezquitic.



#4 What to do in Mezquitic

A weekend in Mezquitic and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Mezquitic and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Las mejores montes de Mezquitic para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Las Espigas (1787 meters): 4.0 km walk (72 minutes), heading East.
  • Los Encinos (1759 meters): 8.3 km walk (108 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • La Pitahaya (1484 meters): 10.9 km walk (148 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • El Maguey (1941 meters): 13.0 km walk (201 minutes), heading Southeast.
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Mezquitic?:
  • Crucero de Nostic (13 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northwest (1 minutes by car)
  • Campo Santo [Campo Santo (28 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northeast (1 minutes by car)
  • El Zapote (6 inhabitants): Located 7 km to the South (8 minutes by car)
  • Las Bocas (121 inhabitants): Located 9 km to the North (9 minutes by car)
This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#5 Population pyramid of Mezquitic (Jalisco)

In Mezquitic 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 Mezquitic, 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.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Mezquitic (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)154154308
Youth (6-14 years)243231474
Adults (15-59 years)7266501,376
Elderly (60+ years)262219481

#6 Pictures of Mezquitic

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

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#7 The Postal Code of Mezquitic (Jalisco) is 46040

Are you going to send a letter to Mezquitic? Do you have a friend in Mezquitic and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Mezquitic consists of the following 5 digits: 46040. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Mezquitic ("46") correspond to the state code of Jalisco, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.

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#14 Other towns in the Municipality of Mezquitic

  1. Ciénega (29 inhabitants)
  2. Ciénega de los Toros (- inhabitants)
  3. Cinco de Mayo (- inhabitants)
  4. Coyotita (- inhabitants)
  5. Duraznito (1 inhabitants)
  6. El Mezquite (- inhabitants)
  7. El Zapote Chico (6 inhabitants)
  8. Guamuchilillo (- inhabitants)
  9. Huanacaxtle (1 inhabitants)
  10. José Candelario (- inhabitants)
  11. Los Altos (- inhabitants)
  12. Mesa de San Andrés (1 inhabitants)
  13. Rancho los Encinos (- inhabitants)
  14. Rancho Nuevo (11 inhabitants)
  15. Santa Catarina Cuexcomatitlán (313 inhabitants)