Xalatzala

We have collected many facts about the large village of Xalatzala, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.

So you will learn about this incredible town of 2,342 inhabitants of Guerrero.

The town of Xalatzala belongs to the municipality of Tlapa de Comonfort (State of Guerrero). There are 2,342 inhabitants and it is 1,687 meters altitude. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #4 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Xalatzala, 28% of the population over 12 years is single and 8% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.

Do you want to locate the town of Xalatzala? You can find it at 7.8 kilometers, in direction North, from the town of Tlapa de Comonfort, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Xalatzala through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Xalatzala? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Xalatzala 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 Xalatzala.

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#2 The population of Xalatzala (Guerrero) is 2,342 inhabitants

Population data in Xalatzala
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020123611062342
201010529902042
20058708231693
Evolution of the population in Xalatzala: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Xalatzala:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.7826.36
Population coming from outside the State of Guerrero:2.13%0.69%
Illiterate population:23.61%29.73%
Illiterate population (men):10.08%26.36%
Illiterate population (women):13.54%32.89%
Schooling level:4.543.19
Schooling level (men):4.663.36
Schooling level (women):4.433.04
Indigenous culture data in Xalatzala:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:98.98%99.17%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:80.96%85.01%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:9.52%7.84%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Xalatzala, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Guerrero, and in the country as a whole.

Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Tlapa de Comonfort (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.

Unemployment, economy and housing data in Xalatzala:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:40.82%22.23%
Employed population over 12 years (men):52.71%40.30%
Employed population over 12 years (women):30.18%5.23%
Number of inhabited private housings:524596
Homes with electricity:97.52%93.19%
Homes with piped water:65.27%0.21%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:21.37%70.21%
Homes with a radio:42.18%59.79%
Homes with a television:67.94%56.60%
Homes with a refrigerator:56.87%34.47%
Homes with a washing machine:10.50%4.89%
Homes with a car:7.44%5.74%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:5.73%1.70%
Homes with landline telephone:24.43%17.23%
Homes with cell phones:28.44%3.40%
Homes with Internet:8.02%0.64%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Xalatzala (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 Xalatzala

With the satellite map of Xalatzala 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 Tlapa de Comonfort. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Xalatzala.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Xalatzala

Do you want to stay in Xalatzala? We don't have any hotel registered in this town, but you can check in this list of the closest accommodations to Xalatzala:
  • HOTEL VILLARREAL: 5 km away, direction West (4 minutes by car)
  • MOTEL RIVERA: 9 km away, direction North (8 minutes by car)
  • HOTEL NACHOS: 10 km away, direction North (8 minutes by car)
  • HOTEL: 11 km away, direction North (9 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in Xalatzala

A weekend in Xalatzala and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Xalatzala and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Mountains in Xalatzala for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro Toquistalhuaca (1767 meters): 6.1 km walk (99 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro Colorado (1609 meters): 6.0 km walk (116 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • La Trinchera (1540 meters): 5.8 km walk (81 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Tenepaxco (1440 meters): 6.2 km walk (79 minutes), heading Northwest.
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Xalatzala?:
  • Colonia San Sebastián (238 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northeast (1 minutes by car)
  • San Marcos (513 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northeast (2 minutes by car)
  • Coajtepec (12 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the North (3 minutes by car)
  • Zacatipa (606 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the West (4 minutes by car)
This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of Xalatzala (Guerrero)

In Xalatzala 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 Xalatzala, 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 Xalatzala (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)193212405
Youth (6-14 years)256226482
Adults (15-59 years)6835661,249
Elderly (60+ years)104102206

#7 Pictures of Xalatzala

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

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#8 The Postal Code of Xalatzala (Guerrero) is 41347

Are you going to send a letter to Xalatzala? Do you have a friend in Xalatzala and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Xalatzala consists of the following 5 digits: 41347. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Xalatzala ("41") correspond to the state code of Guerrero, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.

#9 Vote for Xalatzala as the most beautiful town in Mexico

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Average Rating: 4.5/5
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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 Guerrero, by popular vote:
- The best towns in Mexico
- The most beautiful towns in Guerrero

#10 Schools in Xalatzala

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#11 Other towns in the Municipality of Tlapa de Comonfort

  1. Chitoapa (- inhabitants)
  2. Colonia de Guadalupe (91 inhabitants)
  3. Colonia Luis Donaldo Colosio (94 inhabitants)
  4. El Calvario (- inhabitants)
  5. El Crucero de Ayotzinapa (10 inhabitants)
  6. La Providencia (727 inhabitants)
  7. Linda Vista (128 inhabitants)
  8. Los Zapotales (312 inhabitants)
  9. Rancho Santiago Castro (Agua Escondida) (1 inhabitants)
  10. San Miguel Zinacantla (107 inhabitants)
  11. Santa Catarina (5 inhabitants)
  12. Santa María Tonaya (305 inhabitants)
  13. Tepeyahualco (143 inhabitants)
  14. Tlapa de Comonfort (59580 inhabitants)
  15. Torrentlán Uno (13 inhabitants)