Pilcaya

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All the information about this town of 6,184 inhabitants of the State of Guerrero

The town of Pilcaya belongs to the municipality of Pilcaya (State of Guerrero). There are 6,184 inhabitants and it is 1,619 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Tonatico is 10 minutes away by car (10 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #1 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Pilcaya, there is a percentage of 0% of indigenous population and 84% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Pilcaya? They are at the bottom of this page.

#1 Where is Pilcaya? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Pilcaya in Guerrero? Using this map, use the controls to zoom in and out on the village and others in the vicinity to see the direct route, and to be able to plan, for example, hiking activities in Pilcaya.

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#2 The population of Pilcaya (Guerrero) is 6,184 inhabitants

Population data in Pilcaya
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020318030046184
2010272525455270
2005259623034899
Evolution of the population in Pilcaya: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Pilcaya:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.334.17
Population coming from outside the State of Guerrero:46.81%37.40%
Illiterate population:3.41%4.82%
Illiterate population (men):1.63%4.17%
Illiterate population (women):1.78%5.43%
Schooling level:8.286.97
Schooling level (men):8.096.92
Schooling level (women):8.447
Indigenous culture data in Pilcaya:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:0.47%0.57%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.21%0.17%
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 Pilcaya, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Guerrero, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Pilcaya:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:47.49%37.97%
Employed population over 12 years (men):56.62%49.23%
Employed population over 12 years (women):38.87%27.45%
Number of inhabited private housings:1,6731,660
Homes with electricity:98.86%98.00%
Homes with piped water:96.89%94.07%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:97.73%97.19%
Homes with a radio:66.05%72.44%
Homes with a television:91.45%93.48%
Homes with a refrigerator:81.11%70.37%
Homes with a washing machine:62.16%51.04%
Homes with a car:31.56%28.37%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:22.47%12.07%
Homes with landline telephone:23.97%28.30%
Homes with cell phones:83.56%39.11%
Homes with Internet:32.76%4.74%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Pilcaya (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Guerrero, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Pilcaya

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



#4 What to do in Pilcaya

A weekend in Pilcaya and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Pilcaya and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Las mejores montes de Pilcaya para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cruz del Milenio - Cerro de la Cruz (1770 meters): 6.6 km walk (113 minutes), heading North.
  • Cerro del Moral (1899 meters): 7.2 km walk (113 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • Cerro Cocostepec (1898 meters): 7.2 km walk (98 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • El Ojo de Agua (1790 meters): 7.7 km walk (149 minutes), heading East.
Magical Towns to visit when in Pilcaya:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Pilcaya?:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#5 Population pyramid of Pilcaya (Guerrero)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town Pilcaya (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)355371726
Youth (6-14 years)5495641,113
Adults (15-59 years)1,9061,7503,656
Elderly (60+ years)370319689

#6 Pictures of Pilcaya

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

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#7 The Postal Code of Pilcaya (Guerrero) is 40380

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Pilcaya 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: 40380. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Pilcaya ("40") correspond to the State of Guerrero, 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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#14 Other towns in the Municipality of Pilcaya

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  2. Cuitlapa (162 inhabitants)
  3. El Izote (2 inhabitants)
  4. El Mogote (750 inhabitants)
  5. El Nepantle (3 inhabitants)
  6. El Refugio (Paraje el Refugio) (- inhabitants)
  7. El Uvalar (32 inhabitants)
  8. La Concepción (La Concha) (1206 inhabitants)
  9. La Joya (- inhabitants)
  10. La Quinta (42 inhabitants)
  11. Llano Grande de San Miguel (Arroyo del Muerto) (7 inhabitants)
  12. Los Cerritos (5 inhabitants)
  13. Piedras Negras (479 inhabitants)
  14. Rancho Yehualica (4 inhabitants)
  15. Santa Teresa (382 inhabitants)