Parada la Merced
We have collected many facts about the small village of Parada la Merced, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.
So you will learn about this incredible town of 29 inhabitants of Guanajuato.
The town of Parada la Merced belongs to the municipality of Acámbaro (State of Guanajuato). There are 29 inhabitants and it is 1,849 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Salvatierra is 28 minutes away by car (27 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #94 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In Parada la Merced, there is a percentage of 0% of indigenous population and 89% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Parada la Merced? They are at the bottom of this page.
The town of Parada la Merced is located at 9.0 kilometers from Acámbaro, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the West direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Parada la Merced.
#1 Where is Parada la Merced? How to go? Map
Location map of Parada la Merced in Guanajuato: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Parada la Merced, which is marked with the following symbol 
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#2 The population of Parada la Merced (Guanajuato) is 29 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| 2010 | 29 | 42 | 71 |
| 2005 | 23 | 28 | 51 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 4.43 | 11.90 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Guanajuato: | 3.45% | 5.63% |
| Illiterate population: | 6.90% | 14.08% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 3.45% | 11.90% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 3.45% | 17.24% |
| Schooling level: | 7.74 | 5 |
| Schooling level (men): | 9.22 | 4.94 |
| Schooling level (women): | 6.79 | 5.09 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| 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: | 48.28% | 32.39% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 64.29% | 47.62% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 33.33% | 10.34% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 9 | 30 |
| Homes with electricity: | 100.00% | 95.83% |
| Homes with piped water: | 100.00% | 91.67% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 100.00% | 83.33% |
| Homes with a radio: | 66.67% | 62.50% |
| Homes with a television: | 88.89% | 91.67% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 100.00% | 91.67% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 66.67% | 41.67% |
| Homes with a car: | 55.56% | 37.50% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 11.11% | 8.33% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 22.22% | 20.83% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 88.89% | 25.00% |
| Homes with Internet: | 33.33% | 4.17% |
#3 Satellite photo of Parada la Merced
With the satellite map of Parada la Merced 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 Acámbaro. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Parada la Merced.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Parada la Merced
Many people want to stay in the town of Parada la Merced 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:- HOTEL BUGAMBILIAS: 10 km away, direction East (7 minutes by car)
- HOTEL CALDERAS: 12 km away, direction East (9 minutes by car)
- HOTEL QUINTA SAN ANTONIO: 15 km away, direction East (10 minutes by car)
- HOTEL MINA: 12 km away, direction East (9 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Parada la Merced
Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Parada la Merced? The list of the best places to visit in Parada la Merced and nearby locations.Mountains in Parada la Merced for hiking and trails:
- Tortuga (2178 meters): 6.1 km walk (92 minutes), heading Southwest.
- Cerro Frentón (2040 meters): 6.7 km walk (96 minutes), heading South.
- Cerro Pelón (2138 meters): 8.6 km walk (108 minutes), heading South.
- El Arco (1953 meters): 11.4 km walk (167 minutes), heading Southeast.
- Salvatierra (Guanajuato): Don't miss "​Plaza de la Constitución", 28 km, heading Northwest (27 minutes by car)
- Cuitzeo del Porvenir (Michoacán de Ocampo): Don't miss "Zona arqueológica de Tres Cerritos", 50 km, heading West (49 minutes by car)
- Yuriria (Guanajuato): Don't miss "Templo y Ex Convento Agustino de San Pablo", 54 km, heading Northwest (52 minutes by car)
- Los Ã?rganos (Los Ã?rganos de Abajo) (540 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the West (2 minutes by car)
- Los Fresnos (157 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the East (2 minutes by car)
- Amparo Baltazar Carmona (Pozo Uno) (16 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southeast (5 minutes by car)
- San Juan Rancho Viejo (Hacienda Nueva) (130 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northeast (4 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Parada la Merced (Guanajuato)
In Parada la Merced 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 Parada la Merced, 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) | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 6 | 2 | 8 |
#7 Pictures of Parada la Merced
In order for you to enjoy nature around Parada la Merced, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Parada la Merced, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#8 The Postal Code of Parada la Merced (Guanajuato) is 38747
Do you want to know the Postal Code of Parada la Merced 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: 38747. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Parada la Merced ("38") 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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>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Acámbaro
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