Xaltipan (Puebla)

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

So you will learn about this incredible town of 699 inhabitants of Puebla.

The town of Xaltipan (Puebla) belongs to the municipality of Cuetzalan del Progreso. There are 699 inhabitants and it is 299 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Zozocolco is 14 minutes away by car (11 km). It is the most populated town in the position #12 of the whole municipality.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Xaltipan, 78% of the inhabitants are catholic and 5% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

To locate this beautiful town inside the municipality, you must know that Xaltipan is located at 8.2 kilometers (in direction South) from the locality of Ciudad de Cuetzalan, which is the one that has more inhabitants inside the municipality. With our webpage and with our satelital map that you can find below, you can know where is and visit the surroundings of Xaltipan.

#1 Where is Xaltipan? How to go? Map

What is the route to get to Xaltipan (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 Xaltipan (Puebla) is 699 inhabitants

Population data in Xaltipan (Puebla)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020357342699
2010377362739
2005322315637
Evolution of the population in Xaltipan: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Xaltipan:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.88.01
Population coming from outside the State of Puebla:1.29%0.54%
Illiterate population:11.87%12.31%
Illiterate population (men):4.15%8.01%
Illiterate population (women):7.73%16.45%
Schooling level:7.036.15
Schooling level (men):7.636.63
Schooling level (women):6.465.67
Indigenous culture data in Xaltipan:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:99.43%100.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:87.98%86.20%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:8.44%9.74%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Xaltipan, 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 Xaltipan:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:38.34%38.57%
Employed population over 12 years (men):56.14%59.12%
Employed population over 12 years (women):21.29%18.83%
Number of inhabited private housings:167160
Homes with electricity:96.41%82.14%
Homes with piped water:97.60%88.57%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:83.23%83.57%
Homes with a radio:63.47%55.00%
Homes with a television:31.14%37.14%
Homes with a refrigerator:33.53%23.57%
Homes with a washing machine:5.39%1.43%
Homes with a car:0.60%1.43%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:6.59%0.71%
Homes with landline telephone:10.18%17.14%
Homes with cell phones:65.87%6.43%
Homes with Internet:1.80%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Xaltipan (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 Xaltipan

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Xaltipan, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Cuetzalan del Progreso. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Xaltipan.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Xaltipan

Many people want to stay in the town of Xaltipan 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 Xaltipan

Want to know what to see in Xaltipan if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Xaltipan.
Mountains in Xaltipan for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro Caxaltepec (695 meters): 6.3 km walk (77 minutes), heading East.
  • Cerro Totolilxipil (919 meters): 7.2 km walk (116 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro La Campana (734 meters): 8.4 km walk (112 minutes), heading West.
  • Cerro Cuamono (471 meters): 9.9 km walk (166 minutes), heading East.
Magical Towns to visit when in Xaltipan:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Xaltipan?:
  • Kuahuxiutitan (80 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the East (2 minutes by car)
  • Ziltepec (360 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the South (2 minutes by car)
  • El Zorrillo (203 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northwest (3 minutes by car)
  • Tecoltepec (414 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the East (2 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 Xaltipan (Puebla)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town Xaltipan (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)414283
Youth (6-14 years)8178159
Adults (15-59 years)192182374
Elderly (60+ years)434083

#7 Pictures of Xaltipan

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

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#8 The Postal Code of Xaltipan (Puebla) is 73566

Are you going to send a letter to Xaltipan? Do you have a friend in Xaltipan and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Xaltipan consists of the following 5 digits: 73566. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Xaltipan ("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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