Yerbabuena (Jalisco)

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The town of Yerbabuena (Jalisco) belongs to the municipality of Atengo. There are 304 inhabitants and it is 1,661 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Cocula is 72 minutes away by car (61 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #5 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Yerbabuena, 97% of the inhabitants are catholic and 86% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

The town of Yerbabuena is located at 9.5 kilometers from Soyatlán del Oro, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Southesast direction. In addition, it is located at 12.3 kilometers from Atengo, which is the capital of the municipality, in the East direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Yerbabuena.

#1 Where is Yerbabuena? How to go? Map

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

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#2 The population of Yerbabuena (Jalisco) is 304 inhabitants

Population data in Yerbabuena (Jalisco)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020144160304
2010129120249
2005137123260
Evolution of the population in Yerbabuena: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Yerbabuena:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):3.0414.17
Population coming from outside the State of Jalisco:5.26%3.61%
Illiterate population:6.25%12.05%
Illiterate population (men):3.95%14.17%
Illiterate population (women):2.30%10.08%
Schooling level:5.764.75
Schooling level (men):4.914.35
Schooling level (women):6.795.14
Indigenous culture data in Yerbabuena:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:0.00%0.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.00%0.00%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Yerbabuena, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Jalisco, and in the country as a whole.

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

Unemployment, economy and housing data in Yerbabuena:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:30.26%26.51%
Employed population over 12 years (men):50.00%50.00%
Employed population over 12 years (women):8.33%4.65%
Number of inhabited private housings:97153
Homes with electricity:98.97%98.80%
Homes with piped water:100.00%96.39%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:97.94%92.77%
Homes with a radio:53.61%68.67%
Homes with a television:89.69%91.57%
Homes with a refrigerator:95.88%96.39%
Homes with a washing machine:85.57%77.11%
Homes with a car:73.20%56.63%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:17.53%3.61%
Homes with landline telephone:3.09%0.00%
Homes with cell phones:84.54%37.35%
Homes with Internet:22.68%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Yerbabuena (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Jalisco, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Yerbabuena

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Yerbabuena, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Atengo. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Yerbabuena.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Yerbabuena

Many people want to stay in the town of Yerbabuena 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 Yerbabuena

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Yerbabuena? The list of the best places to visit in Yerbabuena and nearby locations.
Mountains in Yerbabuena for hiking and trails:
  • Mesa Colorada (2119 meters): 6.1 km walk (93 minutes), heading East.
  • Cerro de La Viuda (1854 meters): 11.4 km walk (171 minutes), heading South.
  • La Sombrilla (2112 meters): 13.2 km walk (179 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro la Tetilla (2584 meters): 14.8 km walk (296 minutes), heading North.
Magical Towns to visit when in Yerbabuena:
  • Cocula (Jalisco): Don't miss "Templo de la Ascensión", 72 km, heading East (61 minutes by car)
Other towns near Yerbabuena:
  • El Zarco (15 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the East (5 minutes by car)
  • Huaxtla (16 inhabitants): Located 8 km to the Southwest (8 minutes by car)
  • San Pedro la Chale (64 inhabitants): Located 12 km to the Northwest (17 minutes by car)
  • Crucero (El Laurel) (8 inhabitants): Located 12 km to the Southwest (13 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 Yerbabuena (Jalisco)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town Yerbabuena (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)131124
Youth (6-14 years)252045
Adults (15-59 years)7176147
Elderly (60+ years)355388

#7 Pictures of Yerbabuena

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

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#8 The Postal Code of Yerbabuena (Jalisco) is 48175

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Yerbabuena so that you can send postal packages and letters with complete confidence that they will arrive at their destination? Write down the following 5 digits: 48175. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Yerbabuena ("48") correspond to the State of Jalisco, and the last three identify the town itself. As a curiosity, there may be several locations in the same State with the same Post Code.

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#11 Other towns in the Municipality of Atengo

  1. Agostadero (315 inhabitants)
  2. Atengo (1639 inhabitants)
  3. Cofradía de Lepe (264 inhabitants)
  4. Cofradía de Pimienta (30 inhabitants)
  5. El Ocote (6 inhabitants)
  6. El Ocote (5 inhabitants)
  7. El Salitre Grande (- inhabitants)
  8. La Chale (3 inhabitants)
  9. Las Juntas (- inhabitants)
  10. Los Arribeños (- inhabitants)
  11. Puerta de Ameca (6 inhabitants)
  12. San Pedro la Chale (64 inhabitants)
  13. Soyatlán del Oro (2386 inhabitants)
  14. Tacota (162 inhabitants)
  15. Trigo de Alteñas (158 inhabitants)