Xalcuatla

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

All the information about this town of 800 inhabitants of the State of Hidalgo

You may know it as Xalcuhatla.

The town of Xalcuatla belongs to the municipality of Lolotla (State of Hidalgo). There are 800 inhabitants and it is 343 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Xilitla is 73 minutes away by car (50 km). It is the most populated town in the position #3 of the whole municipality.

This town has recently changed its name. It used to be known as Xalcuhatla. The inhabitants of this community decided to change its name in 2010.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Xalcuatla, 27% of individuals have completed secondary education and 0% of households have a personal computer, laptop or tablet. More interesting data at the bottom of this page.

To locate this beautiful town inside the municipality, you must know that Xalcuatla is located at 45.0 kilometers (in direction South) from the locality of Ixtlahuaco, which is the one that has more inhabitants inside the municipality. Also, from the capital of the municipality (Lolotla) it is at 33.8 kilometers in direction South. With our webpage and with our satelital map that you can find below, you can know where is and visit the surroundings of Xalcuatla.

#1 Where is Xalcuatla? How to go? Map

Location map of Xalcuatla in Hidalgo: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Xalcuatla, which is marked with the following symbol Map marker

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#2 The population of Xalcuatla (Hidalgo) is 800 inhabitants

Population data in Xalcuatla
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020402398800
2010375403778
2005353395748
Evolution of the population in Xalcuatla: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Xalcuatla:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.9615.14
Population coming from outside the State of Hidalgo:32.62%4.11%
Illiterate population:10.88%15.55%
Illiterate population (men):5.50%15.14%
Illiterate population (women):5.38%16.00%
Schooling level:6.925.74
Schooling level (men):7.155.97
Schooling level (women):6.685.46
Indigenous culture data in Xalcuatla:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:99.50%100.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:78.50%83.93%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:10.50%10.80%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Xalcuatla, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Hidalgo, and in the country as a whole.

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

Unemployment, economy and housing data in Xalcuatla:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:10.50%32.39%
Employed population over 12 years (men):18.34%58.31%
Employed population over 12 years (women):2.74%4.53%
Number of inhabited private housings:180169
Homes with electricity:97.22%93.55%
Homes with piped water:97.78%98.71%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:52.22%99.35%
Homes with a radio:41.11%53.55%
Homes with a television:66.67%51.61%
Homes with a refrigerator:61.11%27.10%
Homes with a washing machine:11.67%0.65%
Homes with a car:2.22%3.23%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:0.00%0.65%
Homes with landline telephone:10.56%5.81%
Homes with cell phones:28.33%7.74%
Homes with Internet:0.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Xalcuatla (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Hidalgo, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Xalcuatla

With the satellite map of Xalcuatla 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 Lolotla. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Xalcuatla.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Xalcuatla

Many people want to stay in the town of Xalcuatla itself, but unfortunately there are no hotels in the village yet. Don't worry, we have created this list of the closest accommodations, so you can ask if they have rooms available:

#5 What to do in Xalcuatla

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Xalcuatla? The list of the best places to visit in Xalcuatla and nearby locations.
Mountains in Xalcuatla for hiking and trails:
  • Loma Tlachiquile (477 meters): 0.6 km walk (10 minutes), heading West.
  • Cerro Ahuatepetl (537 meters): 1.4 km walk (24 minutes), heading East.
  • Cerro Zacamisco (404 meters): 2.2 km walk (27 minutes), heading North.
  • Loma Tlamimile (332 meters): 2.8 km walk (48 minutes), heading Northeast.
Magical Towns to visit when in Xalcuatla:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Xalcuatla?:
  • Mecapala (241 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northwest (1 minutes by car)
  • Aquichamel (34 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the North (2 minutes by car)
  • Mecachiquico (463 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northwest (4 minutes by car)
  • Rancho Xalhueyac (7 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the West (3 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 Xalcuatla (Hidalgo)

In Xalcuatla 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 Xalcuatla, 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 Xalcuatla (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)6060120
Youth (6-14 years)9278170
Adults (15-59 years)209208417
Elderly (60+ years)415293

#7 Pictures of Xalcuatla

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

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#8 The Postal Code of Xalcuatla (Hidalgo) is 43146

Are you going to send a letter to Xalcuatla? Do you have a friend in Xalcuatla and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Xalcuatla consists of the following 5 digits: 43146. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Xalcuatla ("43") correspond to the state code of Hidalgo, 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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#10 Schools in Xalcuatla

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  4. El Barco (318 inhabitants)
  5. Huitznopala (207 inhabitants)
  6. La Pahua (2 inhabitants)
  7. La Pimienta (28 inhabitants)
  8. Las Puentes (6 inhabitants)
  9. Santa Cruz Ayotetla (3 inhabitants)
  10. Tlaxcango (42 inhabitants)
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  15. Zihuatego (Ohuesco) (8 inhabitants)