San José Ixtapa (Barrio Viejo)

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All the information about this town of 8,988 inhabitants of the State of Guerrero

The town of San José Ixtapa (Barrio Viejo) belongs to the municipality of José Azueta (State of Guerrero). There are 8,988 inhabitants and it is 14 meters altitude. It's a beach town: the beach of Playa Larga is 4 km away. The Magical Town of Zihuatanejo is 20 minutes away by car (15 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #3 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In San José Ixtapa (Barrio Viejo), 28% of the population over 12 years is single and 24% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.

The town of San José Ixtapa (Barrio Viejo) is located at 9.3 kilometers from Zihuatanejo, 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 San José Ixtapa (Barrio Viejo).

#1 Where is San José Ixtapa (Barrio Viejo)? How to go? Map

Online map of San José Ixtapa (Barrio Viejo) in Guerrero, with an interactive cartography with which you can see closely the town, centered on Map marker

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#2 The population of San José Ixtapa (Barrio Viejo) (Guerrero) is 8,988 inhabitants

Population data in San José Ixtapa (Barrio Viejo)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020460143878988
2010432343758698
2005340733906797
Evolution of the population in San José Ixtapa (Barrio Viejo): Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in San José Ixtapa (Barrio Viejo):
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.385.60
Population coming from outside the State of Guerrero:11.11%12.23%
Illiterate population:5.74%6.69%
Illiterate population (men):2.38%5.60%
Illiterate population (women):3.36%7.80%
Schooling level:7.997.10
Schooling level (men):8.077.24
Schooling level (women):7.916.97
Indigenous culture data in San José Ixtapa (Barrio Viejo):
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:3.28%2.52%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:1.02%0.97%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.00%0.03%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of San José Ixtapa (Barrio Viejo), 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 San José Ixtapa (Barrio Viejo):
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:50.73%39.35%
Employed population over 12 years (men):60.57%53.67%
Employed population over 12 years (women):41.36%24.87%
Number of inhabited private housings:2,5493,236
Homes with electricity:99.45%98.64%
Homes with piped water:98.67%79.45%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:97.88%94.22%
Homes with a radio:53.24%61.92%
Homes with a television:87.88%94.53%
Homes with a refrigerator:91.06%88.39%
Homes with a washing machine:73.56%67.75%
Homes with a car:38.60%38.12%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:19.42%17.39%
Homes with landline telephone:15.06%32.02%
Homes with cell phones:93.88%74.44%
Homes with Internet:24.36%9.76%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in San José Ixtapa (Barrio Viejo) (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 San José Ixtapa (Barrio Viejo)

With the satellite map of San José Ixtapa (Barrio Viejo) 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 José Azueta. You can search free satellite map (2024) of San José Ixtapa (Barrio Viejo).



#4 What to do in San José Ixtapa (Barrio Viejo)

Want to know what to see in San José Ixtapa (Barrio Viejo) if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy San José Ixtapa (Barrio Viejo).
The best beaches in San José Ixtapa (Barrio Viejo) to enjoy water sports:
  • Playa Larga: A 4 km walk (37 minutes) or 4 minutes by car, heading Southwest.
  • Playa Linda: A 5 km walk (55 minutes) or 6 minutes by car, heading Southwest.
  • Playa Quieta: A 7 km walk (83 minutes) or 10 minutes by car, heading Southwest.
  • Veradero: A 6 km walk (70 minutes) or 8 minutes by car, heading Southwest.
Mountains in San José Ixtapa (Barrio Viejo) for hiking and trails:
  • Las Salinas (84 meters): 3.3 km walk (45 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • La Hedionda (201 meters): 4.1 km walk (52 minutes), heading South.
  • Los Bules (292 meters): 4.9 km walk (80 minutes), heading North.
  • La Salitrera (465 meters): 7.4 km walk (127 minutes), heading East.
Magical Towns near San José Ixtapa (Barrio Viejo) to discover the Mexican culture:Other towns near San José Ixtapa (Barrio Viejo):This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#5 Population pyramid of San José Ixtapa (Barrio Viejo) (Guerrero)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of San José Ixtapa (Barrio Viejo) 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 San José Ixtapa (Barrio Viejo) there is a generational replacement.

Data of the age pyramid of the town San José Ixtapa (Barrio Viejo) (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)5135501,063
Youth (6-14 years)7727301,502
Adults (15-59 years)2,8582,6415,499
Elderly (60+ years)458466924

#6 Pictures of San José Ixtapa (Barrio Viejo)

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

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