San Miguel el Alto (Jalisco)

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Did you know that this town in Jalisco has 25,925 inhabitants?

The town of San Miguel el Alto (Jalisco) belongs to the municipality of San Miguel el Alto. There are 25,925 inhabitants and it is 1,849 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Temacapulín (Temaca) is 60 minutes away by car (50 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #1 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In San Miguel el Alto, 23% of individuals have completed secondary education and 35% of households have a personal computer, laptop or tablet. More interesting data at the bottom of this page.

#1 Where is San Miguel el Alto? How to go? Map

Online map of San Miguel el Alto in Jalisco, 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 Miguel el Alto (Jalisco) is 25,925 inhabitants

Population data in San Miguel el Alto (Jalisco)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020133821254325925
2010125161146623982
200511133994721080
Evolution of the population in San Miguel el Alto: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in San Miguel el Alto:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.465.15
Population coming from outside the State of Jalisco:5.34%5.71%
Illiterate population:3.79%5.70%
Illiterate population (men):1.68%5.15%
Illiterate population (women):2.11%6.21%
Schooling level:8.046.91
Schooling level (men):8.137.02
Schooling level (women):7.966.81
Indigenous culture data in San Miguel el Alto:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:0.39%0.68%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.15%0.37%
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 San Miguel el Alto, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Jalisco, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in San Miguel el Alto:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:50.62%41.53%
Employed population over 12 years (men):59.10%53.31%
Employed population over 12 years (women):42.67%30.73%
Number of inhabited private housings:7,1907,176
Homes with electricity:99.67%99.34%
Homes with piped water:99.55%98.83%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:99.53%98.91%
Homes with a radio:60.79%75.26%
Homes with a television:95.45%96.86%
Homes with a refrigerator:95.79%93.20%
Homes with a washing machine:89.97%85.90%
Homes with a car:58.64%58.99%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:34.74%26.06%
Homes with landline telephone:36.93%51.33%
Homes with cell phones:89.72%68.06%
Homes with Internet:62.18%19.25%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in San Miguel el Alto (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Jalisco, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of San Miguel el Alto

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#4 What to do in San Miguel el Alto

Want to know what to see in San Miguel el Alto if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy San Miguel el Alto.
Mountains in San Miguel el Alto for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro Cristo Rey (1907 meters): 3.8 km walk (65 minutes), heading West.
  • Cerro Grande (1996 meters): 7.1 km walk (129 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Mesa el Tigre (1838 meters): 13.7 km walk (228 minutes), heading North.
  • Cerro Teocaltitán (1802 meters): 13.9 km walk (260 minutes), heading North.
Magical Towns to visit when in San Miguel el Alto:Other towns near San Miguel el Alto:
  • Cieneguita (10 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northwest (3 minutes by car)
  • Pilares Blancos (11 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the South (4 minutes by car)
  • Valverde (21 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the South (5 minutes by car)
  • La Lomita (22 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southwest (4 minutes by car)
This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#5 Population pyramid of San Miguel el Alto (Jalisco)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of San Miguel el Alto 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 Miguel el Alto there is a generational replacement.

Data of the age pyramid of the town San Miguel el Alto (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)1,3711,4082,779
Youth (6-14 years)2,1312,2584,389
Adults (15-59 years)7,9807,28915,269
Elderly (60+ years)1,9001,5883,488

#6 Pictures of San Miguel el Alto

In order for you to enjoy nature around San Miguel el Alto, 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 Miguel el Alto, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.

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#13 Other towns in the Municipality of San Miguel el Alto

  1. Barranca del Tigre (- inhabitants)
  2. Buenavista (16 inhabitants)
  3. El Ranchito (- inhabitants)
  4. El Salto del Tecomate (Plan del Salto) (4 inhabitants)
  5. Fraccionamiento Las Fuentes (38 inhabitants)
  6. La Aurora (13 inhabitants)
  7. La Barranca del Rincón de Chávez (5 inhabitants)
  8. La Cofradía (12 inhabitants)
  9. La Palma (31 inhabitants)
  10. Los Aviones (7 inhabitants)
  11. Magueyes (- inhabitants)
  12. San Jorge (89 inhabitants)
  13. San José del Cuarto (96 inhabitants)
  14. Santa Teresa (5 inhabitants)
  15. Tierra Blanca (55 inhabitants)