Potrerillos (Guerrero)

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All the information about this town of 220 inhabitants of the State of Guerrero

The town of Potrerillos (Guerrero) belongs to the municipality of Petatlán. There are 220 inhabitants and it is 100 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Zihuatanejo is 39 minutes away by car (37 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #16 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Potrerillos, there is a percentage of 0% of indigenous population and 54% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Potrerillos? They are at the bottom of this page.

The town of Potrerillos is located at 15.7 kilometers from Petatlán, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Southwest direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Potrerillos.

#1 Where is Potrerillos? How to go? Map

Online map of Potrerillos (Guerrero) to be able to get to and make trips around this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in (+) or out (-) to locate the village.

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#2 The population of Potrerillos (Guerrero) is 220 inhabitants

Population data in Potrerillos (Guerrero)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020100120220
2010130134264
2005137136273
Evolution of the population in Potrerillos: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Potrerillos:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):411.94
Population coming from outside the State of Guerrero:0.91%0.76%
Illiterate population:13.64%12.50%
Illiterate population (men):6.82%11.94%
Illiterate population (women):6.82%13.08%
Schooling level:5.735.24
Schooling level (men):5.825.35
Schooling level (women):5.65.13
Indigenous culture data in Potrerillos:
20202010
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%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Potrerillos, 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 Potrerillos:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:47.27%33.33%
Employed population over 12 years (men):78.33%64.93%
Employed population over 12 years (women):10.00%0.77%
Number of inhabited private housings:71103
Homes with electricity:98.59%98.65%
Homes with piped water:98.59%0.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:87.32%70.27%
Homes with a radio:40.85%54.05%
Homes with a television:94.37%75.68%
Homes with a refrigerator:98.59%82.43%
Homes with a washing machine:71.83%54.05%
Homes with a car:46.48%29.73%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:1.41%1.35%
Homes with landline telephone:32.39%24.32%
Homes with cell phones:53.52%8.11%
Homes with Internet:4.23%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Potrerillos (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 Potrerillos

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#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Potrerillos

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#5 What to do in Potrerillos

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Potrerillos? The list of the best places to visit in Potrerillos and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de Potrerillos para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • El Temetate (239 meters): 3.3 km walk (43 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • El Zapote (387 meters): 3.5 km walk (50 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro Pedregoso (532 meters): 7.3 km walk (106 minutes), heading North.
  • La Ciénega (643 meters): 7.5 km walk (92 minutes), heading North.
Magical Towns to visit when in Potrerillos:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Potrerillos?:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of Potrerillos (Guerrero)

In Potrerillos 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 Potrerillos, 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.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Potrerillos (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)11718
Youth (6-14 years)161127
Adults (15-59 years)4872120
Elderly (60+ years)253055

#7 Pictures of Potrerillos

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

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#8 The Postal Code of Potrerillos (Guerrero) is 40859

Are you going to send a letter to Potrerillos? Do you have a friend in Potrerillos and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Potrerillos consists of the following 5 digits: 40859. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Potrerillos ("40") correspond to the state code of Guerrero, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.

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