Perote
Maps, pictures and statistics of Perote, a beautiful city of 42,451 inhabitants of the State of Veracruz
The town of Perote belongs to the municipality of Perote (State of Veracruz). There are 42,451 inhabitants and it is 2,409 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Xico is 57 minutes away by car (45 km). It is the most populated town in the position #1 of the whole municipality.
Data: In Perote, 34% of the population over 12 years is single and 54% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.
#1 Where is Perote? How to go? Map
Online map of Perote in Veracruz, with an interactive cartography with which you can see closely the town, centered on 
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#2 The population of Perote (Veracruz) is 42,451 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 22342 | 20109 | 42451 |
| 2010 | 19673 | 17843 | 37516 |
| 2005 | 17744 | 16914 | 34658 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.13 | 3.47 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Veracruz: | 10.01% | 10.29% |
| Illiterate population: | 3.72% | 5.04% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 1.29% | 3.47% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 2.44% | 6.47% |
| Schooling level: | 9.25 | 8.15 |
| Schooling level (men): | 9.43 | 8.42 |
| Schooling level (women): | 9.09 | 7.92 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 0.82% | 0.97% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 0.29% | 0.31% |
| 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: | 45.14% | 36.35% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 55.70% | 50.28% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 35.63% | 23.72% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 10,914 | 10,761 |
| Homes with electricity: | 99.51% | 98.57% |
| Homes with piped water: | 98.69% | 95.57% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 98.15% | 98.52% |
| Homes with a radio: | 78.30% | 85.15% |
| Homes with a television: | 94.79% | 96.04% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 72.81% | 62.11% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 61.92% | 49.85% |
| Homes with a car: | 34.78% | 33.49% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 32.55% | 21.70% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 30.06% | 26.56% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 89.46% | 65.57% |
| Homes with Internet: | 53.50% | 13.02% |
#3 Satellite photo of Perote
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Perote, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Perote. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Perote.
#4 What to do in Perote
Want to know what to see in Perote if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Perote.Mountains in Perote for hiking and trails:
- La Viborera (2749 meters): 5.9 km walk (80 minutes), heading South.
- La Muñeca (2994 meters): 5.5 km walk (78 minutes), heading Southeast.
- Cerro del Aire (2996 meters): 5.9 km walk (105 minutes), heading Southeast.
- Tehuextocan (2397 meters): 6.4 km walk (96 minutes), heading Northwest.
- Xico (Veracruz): Don't miss "Plaza de los Portales", 57 km, heading Southeast (45 minutes by car)
- Teziutlán (Puebla): Don't miss "Plaza Cívica", 50 km, heading Northwest (43 minutes by car)
- Coatepec (Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave): Don't miss "Museo-Jardín de Orquídeas", 54 km, heading East (50 minutes by car)
- Unión de Ejidos Forestales (105 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the West (3 minutes by car)
- Libertad (1039 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southwest (4 minutes by car)
- Unidad Habitacional 26-D (219 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northeast (3 minutes by car)
- Nicolás Cortina (6 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the South (4 minutes by car)
#5 Population pyramid of Perote (Veracruz)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Perote 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 Perote there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 2,305 | 2,372 | 4,677 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 3,667 | 3,935 | 7,602 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 14,090 | 12,118 | 26,208 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 2,280 | 1,684 | 3,964 |
#6 Pictures of Perote
In order for you to enjoy nature around Perote, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Perote, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#7 The Postal Code of Perote (Veracruz) is 91270
Do you want to know the Postal Code of Perote 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: 91270. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Perote ("91") correspond to the State of Veracruz, 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 Perote
#14 Other towns in the Municipality of Perote
- Colonia Luis Donaldo Colosio (- inhabitants)
- Don Alfonso (- inhabitants)
- El Escobillo (1210 inhabitants)
- El Monte (6 inhabitants)
- Fabio Pumarino (- inhabitants)
- La Loma (9 inhabitants)
- La Victoria (4 inhabitants)
- Manuel Casimiro Silvestre (3 inhabitants)
- Nicolás Cortina (6 inhabitants)
- Rancho Díaz (1 inhabitants)
- San Agustín (- inhabitants)
- San Antonio Tenextepec (5141 inhabitants)
- San Isidro (- inhabitants)
- San Isidro Labrador (- inhabitants)
- Zalayeta (Alchichica y el Bordo) (650 inhabitants)