Peñuelas (Guanajuato)

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

All the information about this town of 1,653 inhabitants of the State of Guanajuato

The town of Peñuelas (Guanajuato) belongs to the municipality of Irapuato. There are 1,653 inhabitants and it is 1,751 meters altitude. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #28 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Peñuelas, 87% of the inhabitants are catholic and 74% 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 Peñuelas? You can find it at 7.7 kilometers, in direction Southesast, from the town of Irapuato, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Peñuelas through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Peñuelas? How to go? Map

What is the route to get to Peñuelas (Guanajuato)? Find out on this map the access to this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in and out to the icon Map marker

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#2 The population of Peñuelas (Guanajuato) is 1,653 inhabitants

Population data in Peñuelas (Guanajuato)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20208308231653
20107456931438
20055775171094
Evolution of the population in Peñuelas: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Peñuelas:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.497.07
Population coming from outside the State of Guanajuato:1.45%0.90%
Illiterate population:5.81%9.60%
Illiterate population (men):2.00%7.07%
Illiterate population (women):3.81%11.95%
Schooling level:7.625.85
Schooling level (men):7.565.83
Schooling level (women):7.685.88
Indigenous culture data in Peñuelas:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:0.00%0.14%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.00%0.07%
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 Peñuelas, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Guanajuato, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Peñuelas:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:39.99%30.67%
Employed population over 12 years (men):54.31%43.29%
Employed population over 12 years (women):25.78%18.93%
Number of inhabited private housings:395391
Homes with electricity:98.99%97.65%
Homes with piped water:98.73%98.83%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:91.14%80.65%
Homes with a radio:73.67%67.74%
Homes with a television:92.41%95.89%
Homes with a refrigerator:92.66%81.82%
Homes with a washing machine:74.43%46.92%
Homes with a car:33.42%12.90%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:13.67%1.76%
Homes with landline telephone:7.59%32.55%
Homes with cell phones:80.51%31.38%
Homes with Internet:24.05%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Peñuelas (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Guanajuato, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Peñuelas

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Peñuelas, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Irapuato. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Peñuelas.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Peñuelas

Many people want to stay in the town of Peñuelas 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:

#5 What to do in Peñuelas

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Peñuelas? The list of the best places to visit in Peñuelas and nearby locations.
Mountains in Peñuelas for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro El Morro (1801 meters): 6.4 km walk (101 minutes), heading East.
  • Cerro Blanco (1886 meters): 8.1 km walk (108 minutes), heading West.
  • Picachito La Cruz (1965 meters): 9.4 km walk (126 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro Grande (2205 meters): 11.5 km walk (173 minutes), heading East.
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Peñuelas?:
  • La Morada (67 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the North (1 minutes by car)
  • El Carrizal Grande (3652 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southwest (2 minutes by car)
  • La Guaracha (8 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the South (2 minutes by car)
  • Los Vázquez (33 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northwest (3 minutes by car)
This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of Peñuelas (Guanajuato)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Peñuelas 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 Peñuelas there is a generational replacement.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Peñuelas (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)98112210
Youth (6-14 years)141154295
Adults (15-59 years)518478996
Elderly (60+ years)7379152

#7 Pictures of Peñuelas

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

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#8 The Postal Code of Peñuelas (Guanajuato) is 36822

Are you going to send a letter to Peñuelas? Do you have a friend in Peñuelas and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Peñuelas consists of the following 5 digits: 36822. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Peñuelas ("36") correspond to the state code of Guanajuato, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.

#9 Vote for Peñuelas as the most beautiful town in Mexico

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#10 Schools in Peñuelas

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