Zacango (State of Mexico)

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

So you will learn about this incredible town of 4,164 inhabitants of Estado de México.

The town of Zacango (State of Mexico) belongs to the municipality of Villa Guerrero. There are 4,164 inhabitants and it is 2,151 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Ixtapan de la Sal is 24 minutes away by car (18 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #3 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Zacango, 28% of the population over 12 years is single and 13% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.

The town of Zacango is located at 6.1 kilometers from Villa Guerrero, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the West direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Zacango.

#1 Where is Zacango? How to go? Map

Online map of Zacango (Estado de México) to be able to get to and make trips around this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in (+) or out (-) to locate the village.

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#2 The population of Zacango (Estado de México) is 4,164 inhabitants

Population data in Zacango (State of Mexico)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020207620884164
2010178318033586
2005136113032664
Evolution of the population in Zacango: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Zacango:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.737.71
Population coming from outside the State of Estado de México:2.28%2.04%
Illiterate population:5.60%7.75%
Illiterate population (men):2.88%7.71%
Illiterate population (women):2.71%7.80%
Schooling level:6.755.73
Schooling level (men):6.525.47
Schooling level (women):6.975.97
Indigenous culture data in Zacango:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:0.02%0.11%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.02%0.11%
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 Zacango, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Estado de México, and in the country as a whole.

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

Unemployment, economy and housing data in Zacango:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:49.47%43.75%
Employed population over 12 years (men):61.88%60.84%
Employed population over 12 years (women):36.99%26.47%
Number of inhabited private housings:1,0621,010
Homes with electricity:98.78%98.93%
Homes with piped water:97.74%89.34%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:87.29%82.35%
Homes with a radio:61.30%65.52%
Homes with a television:81.73%88.27%
Homes with a refrigerator:55.65%46.33%
Homes with a washing machine:53.20%39.69%
Homes with a car:35.97%34.60%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:9.89%6.64%
Homes with landline telephone:14.69%26.90%
Homes with cell phones:72.98%31.87%
Homes with Internet:13.28%3.79%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Zacango (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Estado de México, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Zacango

With the satellite map of Zacango 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 Villa Guerrero. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Zacango.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Zacango

Many people want to stay in the town of Zacango 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 Zacango

A weekend in Zacango and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Zacango and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Mountains in Zacango for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro El Naranjo (2151 meters): 10.7 km walk (164 minutes), heading South.
  • Tepetzingo (2197 meters): 9.9 km walk (185 minutes), heading East.
  • Peña Rayada (2488 meters): 11.6 km walk (158 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Santa Cruz (2208 meters): 10.9 km walk (193 minutes), heading East.
Magical Towns to visit when in Zacango:
  • Ixtapan de la Sal (México): Don't miss "Iglesia de Asunción de María", 24 km, heading South (18 minutes by car)
  • Tonatico (México): Don't miss "Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Tonatico", 28 km, heading South (27 minutes by car)
  • Malinalco (México): Don't miss "Zona Arqueológica Cua​​​​uhtinchán", 38 km, heading East (33 minutes by car)
  • Metepec (México): Don't miss "Iglesia de San Juan Bautista", 59 km, heading North (45 minutes by car)
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Zacango?:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of Zacango (Estado de México)

In Zacango 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 Zacango, 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 Zacango (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)261300561
Youth (6-14 years)397410807
Adults (15-59 years)1,2191,2082,427
Elderly (60+ years)199170369

#7 Pictures of Zacango

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

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#8 The Postal Code of Zacango (Estado de México) is 51783

Are you going to send a letter to Zacango? Do you have a friend in Zacango and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Zacango consists of the following 5 digits: 51783. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Zacango ("51") correspond to the state code of Estado de México, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.

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

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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 Estado de México, by popular vote:
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  8. Loma del Capulín (41 inhabitants)
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  10. Potrero Nuevo (1006 inhabitants)
  11. San Gaspar (1827 inhabitants)
  12. San José (2412 inhabitants)
  13. San Lucas (1776 inhabitants)
  14. San Martín (- inhabitants)
  15. San Miguel (1851 inhabitants)