Tlaxco (Puebla)

Learn about large village of Tlaxco through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 1,244 inhabitants of the State of Puebla

The town of Tlaxco (Puebla) belongs to the municipality of Tlaxco. There are 1,244 inhabitants and it is 870 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Xicotepec is 33 minutes away by car (27 km). It is the most populated town in the position #1 of the whole municipality.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Tlaxco, there is a percentage of 9% of indigenous population and 55% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Tlaxco? They are at the bottom of this page.

#1 Where is Tlaxco? How to go? Map

What is the route to get to Tlaxco (Puebla)? Find out on this map the access to this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in and out to the icon Map marker

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#2 The population of Tlaxco (Puebla) is 1,244 inhabitants

Population data in Tlaxco (Puebla)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20206585861244
20106696031272
20056515901241
Evolution of the population in Tlaxco: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Tlaxco:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.97.13
Population coming from outside the State of Puebla:12.38%14.31%
Illiterate population:8.12%8.96%
Illiterate population (men):3.22%7.13%
Illiterate population (women):4.90%10.61%
Schooling level:7.556.64
Schooling level (men):7.496.78
Schooling level (women):7.616.51
Indigenous culture data in Tlaxco:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:9.24%14.78%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:3.70%6.37%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.00%0.08%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Tlaxco, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Puebla, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Tlaxco:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:38.99%35.06%
Employed population over 12 years (men):54.44%54.39%
Employed population over 12 years (women):25.23%17.64%
Number of inhabited private housings:365377
Homes with electricity:97.26%95.30%
Homes with piped water:98.08%93.42%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:90.96%95.92%
Homes with a radio:54.52%55.80%
Homes with a television:69.04%81.50%
Homes with a refrigerator:51.23%36.68%
Homes with a washing machine:39.73%26.33%
Homes with a car:14.25%14.11%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:11.23%10.66%
Homes with landline telephone:12.60%23.82%
Homes with cell phones:54.79%14.42%
Homes with Internet:21.64%1.25%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Tlaxco (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Puebla, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Tlaxco

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#4 What to do in Tlaxco

A weekend in Tlaxco and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Tlaxco and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Mountains in Tlaxco for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro Tlaxco (1106 meters): 1.7 km walk (32 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • Cerro Pelón (1308 meters): 3.8 km walk (49 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro El Común (1274 meters): 4.5 km walk (67 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro La Luna (1249 meters): 5.0 km walk (97 minutes), heading Northwest.
Magical Towns to visit when in Tlaxco:
  • Xicotepec (Puebla): Don't miss "Centro Ceremonial Xochipila", 33 km, heading Southeast (27 minutes by car)
  • Pahuatlán (Puebla): Don't miss "Puente Colgante de Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla", 39 km, heading Southwest (33 minutes by car)
  • Huauchinango (Puebla): Don't miss "Árbol del Tizoc​", 54 km, heading South (41 minutes by car)
  • Acaxochitlán (Hidalgo): Don't miss "Iglesia Asunción de María", 67 km, heading Southwest (56 minutes by car)
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Tlaxco?:
  • El Cucharal (71 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the West (2 minutes by car)
  • Los Naranjos (13 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southwest (3 minutes by car)
  • Tliltepec (322 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the East (3 minutes by car)
  • El Arroyo (93 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southeast (3 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 Tlaxco (Puebla)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Tlaxco 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 Tlaxco there is a generational replacement.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Tlaxco (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)6882150
Youth (6-14 years)112105217
Adults (15-59 years)367303670
Elderly (60+ years)11196207

#6 Pictures of Tlaxco

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

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#7 The Postal Code of Tlaxco (Puebla) is 73060

Are you going to send a letter to Tlaxco? Do you have a friend in Tlaxco and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Tlaxco consists of the following 5 digits: 73060. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Tlaxco ("73") correspond to the state code of Puebla, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.

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#13 Other towns in the Municipality of Tlaxco

  1. Altamira (31 inhabitants)
  2. Atlalpan (372 inhabitants)
  3. Cerro Pelón (46 inhabitants)
  4. Comalapa (2 inhabitants)
  5. Cuaxtla (499 inhabitants)
  6. Dos Caminos (115 inhabitants)
  7. Dos Caminos Atlalpan (95 inhabitants)
  8. El Arroyo (93 inhabitants)
  9. El Cucharal (71 inhabitants)
  10. El Progreso (20 inhabitants)
  11. El Tecomate (39 inhabitants)
  12. La Candelaria (81 inhabitants)
  13. Loma Bonita (148 inhabitants)
  14. Los Naranjos (13 inhabitants)
  15. Tlaxco (1244 inhabitants)