Tecolotlán (Jalisco)

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The town of Tecolotlán (Jalisco) belongs to the municipality of Tecolotlán. There are 9,668 inhabitants and it is 1,220 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Cocula is 59 minutes away by car (40 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 Tecolotlán, 29% of individuals have completed secondary education and 36% of households have a personal computer, laptop or tablet. More interesting data at the bottom of this page.

#1 Where is Tecolotlán? How to go? Map

Map to know how to get to Tecolotlán (Jalisco) by road and with geographical references of the surrounding towns. With the controls you can zoom in and out to the position of Tecolotlán, which has the following symbol Map marker

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#2 The population of Tecolotlán (Jalisco) is 9,668 inhabitants

Population data in Tecolotlán (Jalisco)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020491347559668
2010458346069189
2005419541718366
Evolution of the population in Tecolotlán: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Tecolotlán:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.443.80
Population coming from outside the State of Jalisco:3.04%4.34%
Illiterate population:3.00%3.83%
Illiterate population (men):1.64%3.80%
Illiterate population (women):1.35%3.86%
Schooling level:9.047.87
Schooling level (men):8.847.76
Schooling level (women):9.237.98
Indigenous culture data in Tecolotlán:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:0.35%0.22%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.10%0.12%
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 Tecolotlán, 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 Tecolotlán:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:50.49%40.31%
Employed population over 12 years (men):59.73%53.69%
Employed population over 12 years (women):41.54%26.86%
Number of inhabited private housings:2,8793,317
Homes with electricity:99.41%99.12%
Homes with piped water:99.31%98.83%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:99.20%98.39%
Homes with a radio:57.73%70.26%
Homes with a television:93.44%96.86%
Homes with a refrigerator:95.55%91.80%
Homes with a washing machine:87.46%81.99%
Homes with a car:56.72%58.60%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:36.40%25.00%
Homes with landline telephone:37.93%48.63%
Homes with cell phones:88.89%65.27%
Homes with Internet:40.40%18.37%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Tecolotlán (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 Tecolotlán

With the satellite map of Tecolotlán 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 Tecolotlán. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Tecolotlán.



#4 What to do in Tecolotlán

Want to know what to see in Tecolotlán if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Tecolotlán.
Mountains in Tecolotlán for hiking and trails:
  • El Sacamecate (1336 meters): 5.4 km walk (87 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro El Picacho Aspero (2159 meters): 10.5 km walk (149 minutes), heading West.
  • Chipahua (1654 meters): 10.6 km walk (160 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • El Toro (1609 meters): 10.2 km walk (128 minutes), heading Southwest.
Magical Towns near Tecolotlán to discover the Mexican culture:
  • Cocula (Jalisco): Don't miss "Ex Hacienda La Sauceda", 59 km, heading Northeast (40 minutes by car)
Other towns near Tecolotlán:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#5 Population pyramid of Tecolotlán (Jalisco)

In Tecolotlán 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 Tecolotlán, 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 Tecolotlán (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)5185141,032
Youth (6-14 years)7667931,559
Adults (15-59 years)2,9072,6995,606
Elderly (60+ years)7227491,471

#6 Pictures of Tecolotlán

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

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#7 The Postal Code of Tecolotlán (Jalisco) is 48540

Are you going to send a letter to Tecolotlán? Do you have a friend in Tecolotlán and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Tecolotlán consists of the following 5 digits: 48540. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Tecolotlán ("48") correspond to the state code of Jalisco, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.

#8 Vote for Tecolotlán as the most beautiful town in Mexico

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In the following links you can check the list of the best (and most beautiful) towns in Mexico and the State of Jalisco, by popular vote:
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  1. Aberrusco (- inhabitants)
  2. Ayotitlán (1199 inhabitants)
  3. Caleras Cruz de Mayo (Calfinas) (- inhabitants)
  4. Calteco (Caleras) (- inhabitants)
  5. Centro de Fomento Caprino (2 inhabitants)
  6. El Colorado (6 inhabitants)
  7. El Relicario (Caleras) (- inhabitants)
  8. La Campana (- inhabitants)
  9. La Lobera (10 inhabitants)
  10. Las Palmillas (- inhabitants)
  11. Las Trojes (9 inhabitants)
  12. Paso Real (6 inhabitants)
  13. Tecolotlán (9668 inhabitants)
  14. Tres Amigos (- inhabitants)
  15. Villegas (245 inhabitants)