Paixtzán
Learn about medium-sized town of Paixtzán through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 407 inhabitants of the State of San Luis Potosí
Its former name was Paitzán.
The town of Paixtzán belongs to the municipality of Tanlajás (State of San Luis Potosí). There are 407 inhabitants and it is 241 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Aquismón is 16 minutes away by car (14 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #18 of the ranking.
This town has recently changed its name. It used to be known as Paitzán. In the year 2010, the locality changed its name.
Data: In Paixtzán, 70% of the inhabitants are catholic and 11% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.
Do you want to locate the town of Paixtzán? You can find it at 3.8 kilometers, in direction West, from the town of Tanlajás, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Paixtzán through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.
#1 Where is Paixtzán? How to go? Map
Location map of Paixtzán in San Luis Potosí: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Paixtzán, which is marked with the following symbol 
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#2 The population of Paixtzán (San Luis Potosí) is 407 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 197 | 210 | 407 |
| 2010 | 199 | 193 | 392 |
| 2005 | 231 | 226 | 457 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 3.19 | 5.18 |
| Population coming from outside the State of San Luis Potosí: | 3.44% | 4.34% |
| Illiterate population: | 2.95% | 5.36% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 0.98% | 5.18% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 1.97% | 5.53% |
| Schooling level: | 8.22 | 7.18 |
| Schooling level (men): | 8.08 | 6.85 |
| Schooling level (women): | 8.37 | 7.50 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 99.02% | 100.00% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 89.93% | 85.46% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 3.19% | 14.29% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Tanlajás (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 72.48% | 29.34% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 68.10% | 49.22% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 77.16% | 10.05% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 108 | 92 |
| Homes with electricity: | 97.22% | 72.41% |
| Homes with piped water: | 90.74% | 55.17% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 0.00% | 87.36% |
| Homes with a radio: | 50.00% | 34.48% |
| Homes with a television: | 61.11% | 26.44% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 37.04% | 9.20% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 11.11% | 1.15% |
| Homes with a car: | 6.48% | 1.15% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 1.85% | 0.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 0.00% | 1.15% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 30.56% | 4.60% |
| Homes with Internet: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Paixtzán
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Paixtzán, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Tanlajás. Get free live access to satellite views of 2025 of Paixtzán.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Paixtzán
Do you want to stay in Paixtzán? We don't have any hotel registered in this town, but you can check in this list of the closest accommodations to Paixtzán:- HOTEL SIERRA BUGAMBILIAS: 11 km away, direction Southwest (8 minutes by car)
- ESTANCIA TURISTICA DE TANCANHUITZ: 11 km away, direction Southwest (9 minutes by car)
- HOTEL VERGEL HUASTECO: 11 km away, direction Southwest (8 minutes by car)
- HOTEL SAN JOSE: 15 km away, direction West (11 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Paixtzán
Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Paixtzán? The list of the best places to visit in Paixtzán and nearby locations.Las mejores montes de Paixtzán para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
- Cerro Belen (259 meters): 11.3 km walk (178 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Cerro May (236 meters): 15.5 km walk (273 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Cerro Alhuanco (488 meters): 14.2 km walk (237 minutes), heading South.
- Cerro Grande (Pulic Tzen) (506 meters): 17.0 km walk (276 minutes), heading Southwest.
- Aquismón (San Luis Potosí): Don't miss "Templo San Miguel Arcángel", 16 km, heading West (14 minutes by car)
- Xilitla (San Luis Potosí): Don't miss "Museo de Edward James", 60 km, heading South (50 minutes by car)
- El Laurel (171 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the South (1 minutes by car)
- Mulultzén (90 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northeast (2 minutes by car)
- Patalja (121 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southeast (1 minutes by car)
- El Jomte (391 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the East (3 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Paixtzán (San Luis Potosí)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Paixtzán 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 Paixtzán there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 17 | 28 | 45 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 41 | 38 | 79 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 111 | 109 | 220 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 28 | 35 | 63 |
#7 Pictures of Paixtzán
In order for you to enjoy nature around Paixtzán, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Paixtzán, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#9 Schools in Paixtzán
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Tanlajás
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