Puriantzícuaro

Learn about medium-sized town of Puriantzícuaro through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 270 inhabitants of the State of Guanajuato

The town of Puriantzícuaro belongs to the municipality of Jerécuaro (State of Guanajuato). There are 270 inhabitants and it is 1,932 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Salvatierra is 51 minutes away by car (49 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #42 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Puriantzícuaro, 100% of the inhabitants are catholic and 74% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

The town of Puriantzícuaro is located at 10.2 kilometers from Jerécuaro, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Northwest direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Puriantzícuaro.

#1 Where is Puriantzícuaro? How to go? Map

Online map of Puriantzícuaro (Guanajuato) 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 Puriantzícuaro (Guanajuato) is 270 inhabitants

Population data in Puriantzícuaro
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020135135270
2010171142313
2005176134310
Evolution of the population in Puriantzícuaro: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Puriantzícuaro:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):3.717.61
Population coming from outside the State of Guanajuato:4.07%2.88%
Illiterate population:11.85%14.38%
Illiterate population (men):7.41%17.61%
Illiterate population (women):4.44%11.70%
Schooling level:6.255.47
Schooling level (men):5.684.90
Schooling level (women):6.795.99
Indigenous culture data in Puriantzícuaro:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:0.00%0.64%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.00%0.32%
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 Puriantzícuaro, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Guanajuato, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Puriantzícuaro:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:62.96%30.03%
Employed population over 12 years (men):69.63%52.82%
Employed population over 12 years (women):56.30%11.11%
Number of inhabited private housings:84150
Homes with electricity:98.81%98.82%
Homes with piped water:100.00%96.47%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:85.71%82.35%
Homes with a radio:73.81%82.35%
Homes with a television:96.43%94.12%
Homes with a refrigerator:92.86%84.71%
Homes with a washing machine:73.81%55.29%
Homes with a car:50.00%35.29%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:3.57%1.18%
Homes with landline telephone:16.67%34.12%
Homes with cell phones:79.76%49.41%
Homes with Internet:5.95%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Puriantzícuaro (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Guanajuato, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Puriantzícuaro

With the satellite map of Puriantzícuaro will I be able to look for my location? Yes, access the map, zoom in and see the surroundings of this town and the municipality of Jerécuaro. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Puriantzícuaro.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Puriantzícuaro

Many people want to stay in the town of Puriantzícuaro 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:

#5 What to do in Puriantzícuaro

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Puriantzícuaro? The list of the best places to visit in Puriantzícuaro and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de Puriantzícuaro para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro Iracuao (2121 meters): 3.5 km walk (64 minutes), heading East.
  • Cerro Santa Ines (1956 meters): 4.9 km walk (61 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro Blanco (2076 meters): 6.4 km walk (99 minutes), heading North.
  • Cerro de Enmedio (2095 meters): 8.1 km walk (122 minutes), heading Northwest.
Magical Towns to visit when in Puriantzícuaro:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Puriantzícuaro?:
  • La Mesa (6 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the West (5 minutes by car)
  • Tejocote de Puriantzícuaro (52 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northeast (3 minutes by car)
  • El Guayabo (El Alacrán) (199 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the Southeast (7 minutes by car)
  • Zatemaye (359 inhabitants): Located 7 km to the Northeast (7 minutes by car)
This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of Puriantzícuaro (Guanajuato)

In Puriantzícuaro 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 Puriantzícuaro, 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 Puriantzícuaro (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)91524
Youth (6-14 years)221941
Adults (15-59 years)7376149
Elderly (60+ years)312556

#7 Pictures of Puriantzícuaro

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

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#10 Other towns in the Municipality of Jerécuaro

  1. Buenavista (La Piedad Buenavista) (3 inhabitants)
  2. Ebodio Sánchez Hernández (9 inhabitants)
  3. El Paraíso (26 inhabitants)
  4. El Refugio (El Bordo Colorado) (79 inhabitants)
  5. El Rosario (196 inhabitants)
  6. El Saucito (127 inhabitants)
  7. Haciendita de la Ordeña (50 inhabitants)
  8. La Estaquería (9 inhabitants)
  9. La Pastora (25 inhabitants)
  10. Ojo Seco (67 inhabitants)
  11. Palos Colorados (167 inhabitants)
  12. Purísima de Cervantes (12 inhabitants)
  13. Santa Teresa de Tacambarillo (189 inhabitants)
  14. Vallecillo (340 inhabitants)
  15. Zatemaye (359 inhabitants)