San Pedro Pochutla

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All the information about this town of 14,071 inhabitants of the State of Oaxaca

The town of San Pedro Pochutla belongs to the municipality of San Pedro Pochutla (State of Oaxaca). There are 14,071 inhabitants and it is 160 meters altitude. It's a beach town: the beach of Playa La Tijera is 10 km away. The Magical Town of Mazunte is 25 minutes away by car (20 km). It is the most populated town in the position #1 of the whole municipality.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In San Pedro Pochutla, 31% of the population over 12 years is single and 43% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.

#1 Where is San Pedro Pochutla? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of San Pedro Pochutla in Oaxaca? Using this map, use the controls to zoom in and out on the village and others in the vicinity to see the direct route, and to be able to plan, for example, hiking activities in San Pedro Pochutla.

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#2 The population of San Pedro Pochutla (Oaxaca) is 14,071 inhabitants

Population data in San Pedro Pochutla
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20207408666314071
20106991669413685
20056160595712117
Evolution of the population in San Pedro Pochutla: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in San Pedro Pochutla:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.165.60
Population coming from outside the State of Oaxaca:4.42%4.59%
Illiterate population:5.86%7.99%
Illiterate population (men):1.82%5.60%
Illiterate population (women):4.04%10.28%
Schooling level:9.137.73
Schooling level (men):9.578.14
Schooling level (women):8.747.35
Indigenous culture data in San Pedro Pochutla:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:11.19%9.18%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:4.01%4.46%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.01%0.07%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of San Pedro Pochutla, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Oaxaca, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in San Pedro Pochutla:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:55.06%41.47%
Employed population over 12 years (men):59.79%53.93%
Employed population over 12 years (women):50.80%29.54%
Number of inhabited private housings:3,8293,886
Homes with electricity:99.14%98.17%
Homes with piped water:99.35%75.74%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:98.85%98.05%
Homes with a radio:72.81%74.45%
Homes with a television:78.38%87.32%
Homes with a refrigerator:81.17%76.13%
Homes with a washing machine:51.08%43.04%
Homes with a car:23.61%21.67%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:24.00%19.42%
Homes with landline telephone:18.52%20.98%
Homes with cell phones:87.67%63.57%
Homes with Internet:43.04%10.88%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in San Pedro Pochutla (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Oaxaca, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of San Pedro Pochutla

With the satellite map of San Pedro Pochutla 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 San Pedro Pochutla. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of San Pedro Pochutla.



#4 What to do in San Pedro Pochutla

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in San Pedro Pochutla? The list of the best places to visit in San Pedro Pochutla and nearby locations.
The best beaches in San Pedro Pochutla to enjoy water sports:
  • Playa La Tijera: A 10 km walk (81 minutes) or 15 minutes by car, heading South.
  • Playa La Mina: A 13 km walk (114 minutes) or 17 minutes by car, heading South.
  • Playa Zapotengo: A 13 km walk (120 minutes) or 16 minutes by car, heading Southeast.
  • Playa Zipolite: A 16 km walk (215 minutes) or 19 minutes by car, heading Southwest.
Las mejores montes de San Pedro Pochutla para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro Corral de Piedra (244 meters): 4.3 km walk (53 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro Tembo (268 meters): 6.7 km walk (92 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro El Vigía (109 meters): 7.7 km walk (149 minutes), heading West.
  • Cerro El Piste (246 meters): 7.3 km walk (105 minutes), heading Southwest.
Magical Towns near San Pedro Pochutla to discover the Mexican culture:
  • Mazunte (Oaxaca): Don't miss "Punta Cometa", 25 km, heading Southwest (20 minutes by car)
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of San Pedro Pochutla?:
  • La Cruz del Siglo (394 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southeast (2 minutes by car)
  • Barrio Cuaydiguele (339 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the West (2 minutes by car)
  • Barrio Mendillo (716 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southwest (2 minutes by car)
  • Barranquilla (261 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the East (2 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 Pedro Pochutla (Oaxaca)

In San Pedro Pochutla 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 San Pedro Pochutla, 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 San Pedro Pochutla (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)7447931,537
Youth (6-14 years)1,1501,1062,256
Adults (15-59 years)4,5924,0348,626
Elderly (60+ years)9227301,652

#6 Pictures of San Pedro Pochutla

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  3. Cerro Corneta Guzmán (10 inhabitants)
  4. Cuajinicuil (Cuajinicuil Alto) (94 inhabitants)
  5. El Sasanil (9 inhabitants)
  6. El Sitio (87 inhabitants)
  7. Playa Tijera (7 inhabitants)
  8. La Ciénega III (119 inhabitants)
  9. La Rosadía (155 inhabitants)
  10. Los Ciruelos (564 inhabitants)
  11. Nanche Dulce (43 inhabitants)
  12. Nueva Esperanza (4 inhabitants)
  13. Rancho El Pachequito (1 inhabitants)
  14. Roque (1580 inhabitants)
  15. San Miguel Figueroa (1269 inhabitants)