Pericotepec (Puebla)
Learn about large village of Pericotepec through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 1,794 inhabitants of the State of Puebla
The town of Pericotepec (Puebla) belongs to the municipality of Tlacotepec de Benito Juárez. There are 1,794 inhabitants and it is 1,902 meters altitude. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #8 of the ranking.
Data: In Pericotepec, there is a percentage of 2% of indigenous population and 77% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Pericotepec? They are at the bottom of this page.
Do you want to locate the town of Pericotepec? You can find it at 8.8 kilometers, in direction North, from the town of San Marcos Tlacoyalco, which has the largest population within the municipality. And with respect to Tlacotepec de Benito Juárez, which is the capital of the municipality, it is located at North, at 7.9 kilometers. To enjoy the town of Pericotepec through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.
#1 Where is Pericotepec? How to go? Map
Location map of Pericotepec in Puebla: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Pericotepec, which is marked with the following symbol 
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#2 The population of Pericotepec (Puebla) is 1,794 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 952 | 842 | 1794 |
| 2010 | 801 | 678 | 1479 |
| 2005 | 747 | 676 | 1423 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.56 | 6.34 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Puebla: | 5.57% | 5.07% |
| Illiterate population: | 7.41% | 8.52% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 2.40% | 6.34% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 5.02% | 10.36% |
| Schooling level: | 7.23 | 6.02 |
| Schooling level (men): | 7.3 | 6.04 |
| Schooling level (women): | 7.17 | 6 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 2.45% | 10.14% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 0.78% | 2.50% |
| 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: | 40.25% | 30.56% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 52.85% | 48.53% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 29.10% | 15.36% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 447 | 440 |
| Homes with electricity: | 98.88% | 98.19% |
| Homes with piped water: | 97.54% | 58.01% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 75.62% | 92.45% |
| Homes with a radio: | 45.19% | 59.52% |
| Homes with a television: | 78.52% | 85.50% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 69.35% | 56.50% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 64.21% | 49.55% |
| Homes with a car: | 26.85% | 26.28% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 6.26% | 4.23% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 2.68% | 33.23% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 77.18% | 35.05% |
| Homes with Internet: | 18.34% | 1.51% |
#3 Satellite photo of Pericotepec
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Pericotepec, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Tlacotepec de Benito Juárez. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Pericotepec.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Pericotepec
Many people want to stay in the town of Pericotepec 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:- AUTOHOTEL CAMINO REAL: 14 km away, direction North (12 minutes by car)
- HOTEL LAS GOLONDRINAS: 14 km away, direction North (9 minutes by car)
- HOTEL HYLARY: 13 km away, direction North (9 minutes by car)
- RESTAURANTE HOTEL BAR LORENGAR: 14 km away, direction North (9 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Pericotepec
Want to know what to see in Pericotepec if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Pericotepec.Mountains in Pericotepec for hiking and trails:
- Pericotepec (2026 meters): 3.4 km walk (61 minutes), heading Southeast.
- Mesa Toxnene (2031 meters): 6.1 km walk (78 minutes), heading Southeast.
- Cerro Toxnene (2210 meters): 5.8 km walk (91 minutes), heading South.
- Cerro Boludo (2248 meters): 9.1 km walk (130 minutes), heading West.
- Santa María la Alta (7812 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the West (5 minutes by car)
- La Virgen (185 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Northeast (5 minutes by car)
- Paraje Beristáin (20 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Northeast (6 minutes by car)
- De Rojas (604 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Northwest (5 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Pericotepec (Puebla)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Pericotepec 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 Pericotepec there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 107 | 146 | 253 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 180 | 165 | 345 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 570 | 453 | 1,023 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 95 | 78 | 173 |
#7 Pictures of Pericotepec
In order for you to enjoy nature around Pericotepec, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Pericotepec, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#8 The Postal Code of Pericotepec (Puebla) is 75689
Do you want to know the Postal Code of Pericotepec 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: 75689. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Pericotepec ("75") correspond to the State of Puebla, 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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#10 Schools in Pericotepec
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Tlacotepec de Benito Juárez
#11 Other towns in the Municipality of Tlacotepec de Benito Juárez
- Colonia José Huerta (Sección 17) (407 inhabitants)
- De Rojas (604 inhabitants)
- El Gavilán (186 inhabitants)
- Guadalupe (- inhabitants)
- La Marquesa (9 inhabitants)
- Los Marías (686 inhabitants)
- Pazoltepec (933 inhabitants)
- Portezuelo Tepazolco (7 inhabitants)
- Reforma (194 inhabitants)
- San José (- inhabitants)
- San Juan Zacabasco (486 inhabitants)
- San Lucas el Viejo (1672 inhabitants)
- San Martín Esperilla (1325 inhabitants)
- Santa María la Alta (- inhabitants)
- Tepetlacolco (1318 inhabitants)