Xitlama (Puebla)
Learn about large village of Xitlama through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 2,766 inhabitants of the State of Puebla
The town of Xitlama (Puebla) belongs to the municipality of Zoquitlán. There are 2,766 inhabitants and it is 1,854 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Huautla de Jiménez is 57 minutes away by car (43 km). It is the most populated town in the position #1 of the whole municipality.
Data: In Xitlama, 35% of the population over 12 years is single and 19% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.
To locate this beautiful town inside the municipality, you must know that Xitlama is located at 198.5 kilometers (in direction West) from the locality of Xitlama, which is the one that has more inhabitants inside the municipality. Also, from the capital of the municipality (Zoquitlán) it is at 0.0 kilometers in direction West. With our webpage and with our satelital map that you can find below, you can know where is and visit the surroundings of Xitlama.
#1 Where is Xitlama? How to go? Map
Location map of Xitlama in Puebla: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Xitlama, which is marked with the following symbol 
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#2 The population of Xitlama (Puebla) is 2,766 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1486 | 1280 | 2766 |
| 2010 | 1679 | 1519 | 3198 |
| 2005 | 1429 | 1255 | 2684 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 3.2 | 19.29 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Puebla: | 2.31% | 1.94% |
| Illiterate population: | 20.43% | 25.05% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 7.59% | 19.29% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 12.83% | 30.26% |
| Schooling level: | 4.57 | 3.24 |
| Schooling level (men): | 4.78 | 3.62 |
| Schooling level (women): | 4.39 | 2.93 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 99.64% | 100.00% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 84.09% | 84.21% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 7.19% | 23.30% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Zoquitlán (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 27.26% | 21.45% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 46.33% | 40.09% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 10.83% | 4.59% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 621 | 813 |
| Homes with electricity: | 99.03% | 91.55% |
| Homes with piped water: | 98.07% | 9.63% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 62.80% | 80.07% |
| Homes with a radio: | 68.44% | 67.40% |
| Homes with a television: | 60.39% | 51.01% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 12.40% | 6.76% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 3.06% | 1.01% |
| Homes with a car: | 5.48% | 2.03% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 0.97% | 0.17% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 0.32% | 9.97% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 76.01% | 0.51% |
| Homes with Internet: | 18.52% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Xitlama
With the satellite map of Xitlama 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 Zoquitlán. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Xitlama.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Xitlama
Many people want to stay in the town of Xitlama 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:- HOTEL LOS ARCOS: 5 km away, direction North (4 minutes by car)
- HOTEL Y RESTAURANTE FAMILIAR LA TERRAZA: 4 km away, direction Southeast (3 minutes by car)
- POSADA GLORIA: 5 km away, direction North (4 minutes by car)
- CASA DE HUESPEDES VIVEROS: 5 km away, direction North (4 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Xitlama
Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Xitlama? The list of the best places to visit in Xitlama and nearby locations.Mountains in Xitlama for hiking and trails:
- Cerro Iguintepetl (2197 meters): 2.2 km walk (29 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Cerro Cuatlapango (2457 meters): 4.5 km walk (67 minutes), heading North.
- Cerro Malinaltepetl (2132 meters): 5.4 km walk (79 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Tlacoqueme (2452 meters): 7.0 km walk (103 minutes), heading Southwest.
- Huautla de Jiménez (Oaxaca): Don't miss "Cerro de la Adoración", 57 km, heading Southeast (43 minutes by car)
- Xocotla (466 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southeast (3 minutes by car)
- Chalchico (241 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the North (4 minutes by car)
- Tepeyacac (200 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northeast (5 minutes by car)
- Segunda Sección (936 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southeast (5 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Xitlama (Puebla)
In Xitlama 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 Xitlama, 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.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 191 | 167 | 358 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 361 | 349 | 710 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 739 | 641 | 1,380 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 195 | 123 | 318 |
#7 Pictures of Xitlama
In order for you to enjoy nature around Xitlama, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Xitlama, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#8 The Postal Code of Xitlama (Puebla) is 75930
Are you going to send a letter to Xitlama? Do you have a friend in Xitlama and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Xitlama consists of the following 5 digits: 75930. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Xitlama ("75") 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.
#9 Vote for Xitlama as the most beautiful town in Mexico
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#10 Schools in Xitlama
#11 Local food places, eat out, restaurants in Xitlama
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Zoquitlán
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