Potrero (State of Mexico)
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So you will learn about this incredible town of 296 inhabitants of Estado de México.
The town of Potrero (State of Mexico) belongs to the municipality of Villa de Allende. There are 296 inhabitants and it is 2,260 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Valle de Bravo is 34 minutes away by car (30 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #60 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In Potrero, 100% of the inhabitants are catholic and 25% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.
The town of Potrero is located at 9.4 kilometers from San Felipe Santiago, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Northwest direction. In addition, it is located at 13.9 kilometers from San José Villa de Allende, which is the capital of the municipality, in the Northwest direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Potrero.
#1 Where is Potrero? How to go? Map
What is the route to get to Potrero (Estado de México)? Find out on this map the access to this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in and out to the icon 
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#2 The population of Potrero (Estado de México) is 296 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 149 | 147 | 296 |
| 2010 | 112 | 108 | 220 |
| 2005 | 110 | 111 | 221 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.89 | 6.48 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Estado de México: | 1.01% | 0.45% |
| Illiterate population: | 8.45% | 9.09% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 3.72% | 6.48% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 4.73% | 11.61% |
| Schooling level: | 5.67 | 4.56 |
| Schooling level (men): | 5.71 | 4.71 |
| Schooling level (women): | 5.64 | 4.42 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Villa de Allende (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 51.35% | 30.45% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 62.59% | 44.44% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 40.27% | 16.96% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 71 | 56 |
| Homes with electricity: | 88.73% | 64.29% |
| Homes with piped water: | 87.32% | 97.62% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 33.80% | 47.62% |
| Homes with a radio: | 18.31% | 35.71% |
| Homes with a television: | 43.66% | 54.76% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 35.21% | 26.19% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 25.35% | 14.29% |
| Homes with a car: | 19.72% | 28.57% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 0.00% | 2.38% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 0.00% | 19.05% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 56.34% | 33.33% |
| Homes with Internet: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Potrero
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Potrero, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Villa de Allende. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Potrero.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Potrero
Many people want to stay in the town of Potrero 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:- LOS AILES: 13 km away, direction Southwest (11 minutes by car)
- POSADA FAMILIAR EL ABUELO: 11 km away, direction Southwest (9 minutes by car)
- POSADA FAMILIAR MUNICIPAL: 12 km away, direction Southwest (10 minutes by car)
- POSADA FAMILIAR EL PARAISO: 15 km away, direction Southwest (11 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Potrero
Want to know what to see in Potrero if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Potrero.Las mejores montes de Potrero para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
- Cerro La Cruz (2450 meters): 2.0 km walk (34 minutes), heading West.
- Cerro Tabuce (2781 meters): 4.5 km walk (59 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Cerro La Cruz (2538 meters): 4.6 km walk (82 minutes), heading Southeast.
- Cerro La Tuna Colorada (2636 meters): 5.0 km walk (82 minutes), heading East.
- Valle de Bravo (México): Don't miss "Spas", 34 km, heading Southeast (30 minutes by car)
- Mineral de Angangueo (Michoacán de Ocampo): Don't miss "Túnel turístico San Simón", 60 km, heading North (50 minutes by car)
- Barrio Chiquichuca (1601 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southeast (3 minutes by car)
- Las Mesas de San Jerónimo (595 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the East (5 minutes by car)
- El Aventurero (610 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the South (5 minutes by car)
- Mesas Altas de Xoconusco (800 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the West (5 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Potrero (Estado de México)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Potrero 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 Potrero there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 22 | 25 | 47 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 32 | 35 | 67 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 81 | 82 | 163 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 14 | 5 | 19 |
#7 Pictures of Potrero
Would you like to see what this town looks like and enjoy landscape pictures of Potrero? We have located on the Internet several beautiful images of places and locations nearby, so you can see the beauty of this Mexican town. Some are artistic pictures and others are simply panoramic pictures taken by amateurs and friends who simply like Potrero.
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#8 The Postal Code of Potrero (Estado de México) is 51007
Do you want to know the Postal Code of Potrero 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: 51007. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Potrero ("51") correspond to the State of Estado de México, 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 Potrero
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Villa de Allende
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- Mesas de San Martín (417 inhabitants)
- Sabana de San Jerónimo (527 inhabitants)
- Sabana del Madroño (754 inhabitants)
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- San Juan Buenavista (463 inhabitants)
- San Pablo Malacatepec (835 inhabitants)
- Santa María de las Delicias (989 inhabitants)