Ocotlán (Jalisco)

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Did you know that this town in Jalisco has 94,978 inhabitants?

The town of Ocotlán (Jalisco) belongs to the municipality of Ocotlán. There are 94,978 inhabitants and it is 1,530 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Jiquilpan de Juárez is 65 minutes away by car (62 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #1 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Ocotlán, 23% of individuals have completed secondary education and 42% of households have a personal computer, laptop or tablet. More interesting data at the bottom of this page.

#1 Where is Ocotlán? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Ocotlán 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 Ocotlán.

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#2 The population of Ocotlán (Jalisco) is 94,978 inhabitants

Population data in Ocotlán (Jalisco)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020487094626994978
2010428994087083769
2005416983946781165
Evolution of the population in Ocotlán: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Ocotlán:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.122.71
Population coming from outside the State of Jalisco:8.15%8.68%
Illiterate population:2.18%3.18%
Illiterate population (men):0.95%2.71%
Illiterate population (women):1.24%3.63%
Schooling level:9.658.67
Schooling level (men):9.728.79
Schooling level (women):9.588.55
Indigenous culture data in Ocotlán:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:0.31%0.51%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.15%0.21%
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 Ocotlán, 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 Ocotlán:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:49.29%38.86%
Employed population over 12 years (men):57.99%51.29%
Employed population over 12 years (women):41.02%27.02%
Number of inhabited private housings:26,24025,587
Homes with electricity:99.49%99.58%
Homes with piped water:99.31%92.40%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:99.24%99.18%
Homes with a radio:72.26%85.55%
Homes with a television:94.45%98.28%
Homes with a refrigerator:94.98%93.73%
Homes with a washing machine:81.44%82.47%
Homes with a car:54.15%56.66%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:41.74%33.83%
Homes with landline telephone:45.94%49.39%
Homes with cell phones:91.15%75.66%
Homes with Internet:65.98%23.81%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Ocotlán (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 Ocotlán

With the satellite map of Ocotlán 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 Ocotlán. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Ocotlán.



#4 What to do in Ocotlán

A weekend in Ocotlán and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Ocotlán and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Mountains in Ocotlán for hiking and trails:
  • Mesa Los Ocotes (1824 meters): 7.5 km walk (122 minutes), heading North.
  • Cerro El Chiquihuitillo (1982 meters): 8.7 km walk (163 minutes), heading West.
  • Cerro Jamay (1955 meters): 10.6 km walk (130 minutes), heading East.
  • Cerro Gomeño (1700 meters): 12.6 km walk (165 minutes), heading East.
Magical Towns to visit when in Ocotlán:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Ocotlán?:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#5 Population pyramid of Ocotlán (Jalisco)

In Ocotlán 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 Ocotlán, 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 Ocotlán (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)4,7504,9839,733
Youth (6-14 years)7,3707,62814,998
Adults (15-59 years)30,33128,27258,603
Elderly (60+ years)6,2585,38611,644

#6 Pictures of Ocotlán

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

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#13 Other towns in the Municipality of Ocotlán

  1. El Descanso (2 inhabitants)
  2. El Pedregal (Santa Clara del Pedregal) (217 inhabitants)
  3. El Puente Grande (- inhabitants)
  4. La Pradera (Entronque Ocotlán) (19 inhabitants)
  5. Granja Los Pinos (- inhabitants)
  6. La Bueyera (- inhabitants)
  7. La Calzada (4 inhabitants)
  8. La Piedrera (40 inhabitants)
  9. La Presa (20 inhabitants)
  10. La Puerta de los Ranchos (Los Ranchos) (202 inhabitants)
  11. Loma Larga (23 inhabitants)
  12. Rancho la Pradera (Campestre Ojo de Agua) (3 inhabitants)
  13. San Martín de Zula (2654 inhabitants)
  14. San Vicente (Labor Vieja) (1184 inhabitants)
  15. Suchistlán (16 inhabitants)