Taxco el Viejo

Maps, pictures and statistics of Taxco el Viejo, a beautiful large village of 3,247 inhabitants of the State of Guerrero

The town of Taxco el Viejo belongs to the municipality of Taxco de Alarcón (State of Guerrero). There are 3,247 inhabitants and it is 1,274 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Taxco is 12 minutes away by car (11 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #5 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Taxco el Viejo, 90% of the inhabitants are catholic and 44% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

Do you want to locate the town of Taxco el Viejo? You can find it at 9.0 kilometers, in direction North, from the town of Taxco de Alarcón, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Taxco el Viejo through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Taxco el Viejo? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Taxco el Viejo in Guerrero? 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 Taxco el Viejo.

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#2 The population of Taxco el Viejo (Guerrero) is 3,247 inhabitants

Population data in Taxco el Viejo
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020167215753247
2010157815943172
2005149714352932
Evolution of the population in Taxco el Viejo: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Taxco el Viejo:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.316.78
Population coming from outside the State of Guerrero:4.19%4.67%
Illiterate population:6.10%7.94%
Illiterate population (men):2.43%6.78%
Illiterate population (women):3.66%9.13%
Schooling level:8.727.14
Schooling level (men):8.657.08
Schooling level (women):8.787.19
Indigenous culture data in Taxco el Viejo:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:1.85%2.43%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.99%0.76%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.03%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Taxco el 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 Taxco el Viejo:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:49.55%33.35%
Employed population over 12 years (men):57.84%48.31%
Employed population over 12 years (women):41.75%18.25%
Number of inhabited private housings:9431,021
Homes with electricity:99.47%98.15%
Homes with piped water:96.71%55.84%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:97.88%90.53%
Homes with a radio:71.16%81.30%
Homes with a television:83.78%87.45%
Homes with a refrigerator:89.50%79.09%
Homes with a washing machine:44.22%38.13%
Homes with a car:24.18%23.25%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:30.54%14.27%
Homes with landline telephone:39.02%51.66%
Homes with cell phones:85.58%23.62%
Homes with Internet:44.22%10.58%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Taxco el 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 Taxco el Viejo

With the satellite map of Taxco el 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 Taxco de Alarcón. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Taxco el Viejo.



#4 What to do in Taxco el Viejo

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Taxco el Viejo? The list of the best places to visit in Taxco el Viejo and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de Taxco el Viejo para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro Chicharra (1359 meters): 1.3 km walk (17 minutes), heading West.
  • Victoria (1398 meters): 2.8 km walk (44 minutes), heading West.
  • Cerro Gordo (1560 meters): 4.5 km walk (79 minutes), heading North.
  • Silleta (1597 meters): 10.7 km walk (134 minutes), heading Southeast.
Magical Towns to visit when in Taxco el Viejo:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Taxco el Viejo?:
  • La Llamarada (26 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northwest (3 minutes by car)
  • Tecalpulco (1572 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the West (4 minutes by car)
  • Hueymatla (306 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the North (6 minutes by car)
  • El Ejido (Ejido Guerrero) (778 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Northwest (6 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 Taxco el Viejo (Guerrero)

In Taxco el Viejo 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 Taxco el Viejo, 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 Taxco el Viejo (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)167143310
Youth (6-14 years)218282500
Adults (15-59 years)1,0929792,071
Elderly (60+ years)195171366

#6 Pictures of Taxco el Viejo

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

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  3. El Aguacate (71 inhabitants)
  4. El Portezuelo (Las Granjas) (- inhabitants)
  5. Huitzotla (17 inhabitants)
  6. La Presa (54 inhabitants)
  7. Los Capulines (5 inhabitants)
  8. Minas Viejas (434 inhabitants)
  9. Hacienda San Francisco Cuadra (9 inhabitants)
  10. San Miguel y Huerta (47 inhabitants)
  11. San Pedro Chichila (221 inhabitants)
  12. Tecalpulco (1572 inhabitants)
  13. El Boliche (202 inhabitants)
  14. Xochipizca (42 inhabitants)
  15. Xochula (7 inhabitants)