Zacapu
We have collected many facts about the city of Zacapu, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.
So you will learn about this incredible town of 55,287 inhabitants of Michoacán.
The town of Zacapu belongs to the municipality of Zacapu (State of Michoacán). There are 55,287 inhabitants and it is 1,990 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Tzintzuntzan is 58 minutes away by car (52 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #1 of the ranking.
Data: In Zacapu, 21% of individuals have completed secondary education and 37% of households have a personal computer, laptop or tablet. More interesting data at the bottom of this page.
#1 Where is Zacapu? How to go? Map
Map to know how to get to Zacapu (Michoacán) by road and with geographical references of the surrounding towns. With the controls you can zoom in and out to the position of Zacapu, which has the following symbol 
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#2 The population of Zacapu (Michoacán) is 55,287 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 28877 | 26410 | 55287 |
| 2010 | 27486 | 25320 | 52806 |
| 2005 | 26759 | 24627 | 51386 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.19 | 3.36 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Michoacán: | 5.07% | 5.74% |
| Illiterate population: | 2.94% | 4.16% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 1.21% | 3.36% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 1.73% | 4.91% |
| Schooling level: | 9.5 | 8.63 |
| Schooling level (men): | 9.59 | 8.78 |
| Schooling level (women): | 9.42 | 8.50 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 1.13% | 1.05% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 0.52% | 0.37% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 48.32% | 36.94% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 58.26% | 50.17% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 39.23% | 24.77% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 15,283 | 16,660 |
| Homes with electricity: | 99.49% | 98.98% |
| Homes with piped water: | 98.78% | 96.95% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 98.04% | 98.85% |
| Homes with a radio: | 78.75% | 82.68% |
| Homes with a television: | 95.53% | 96.06% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 92.67% | 87.25% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 80.87% | 73.38% |
| Homes with a car: | 50.26% | 49.49% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 37.50% | 27.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 39.38% | 43.71% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 87.37% | 61.00% |
| Homes with Internet: | 44.28% | 16.38% |
#3 Satellite photo of Zacapu
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Zacapu, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Zacapu. You can search free satellite map (2025) of Zacapu.
#4 What to do in Zacapu
Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Zacapu? The list of the best places to visit in Zacapu and nearby locations.Mountains in Zacapu for hiking and trails:
- Cuinato (2041 meters): 2.7 km walk (34 minutes), heading South.
- Rosa Amarilla (2037 meters): 3.3 km walk (41 minutes), heading South.
- Cerro Capaxtiro (2370 meters): 5.8 km walk (74 minutes), heading Northwest.
- El Pinal (2205 meters): 6.0 km walk (103 minutes), heading North.
- Tzintzuntzan (Michoacán): Don't miss "Templo de San Francisco", 58 km, heading Southeast (52 minutes by car)
- Paracho de Verduzco (Michoacán de Ocampo): Don't miss "Museo de la guitarra", 46 km, heading Southwest (46 minutes by car)
- Pátzcuaro (Michoacán de Ocampo): Don't miss "Casa de los Once Patios", 75 km, heading Southeast (62 minutes by car)
- Camino al Potrero de Zacapu (8 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the East (3 minutes by car)
- Colonia Vista Bella (56 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southwest (3 minutes by car)
- Los Girasoles (6 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southwest (5 minutes by car)
- Colonia Ejidal Primo Tapia (100 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southeast (4 minutes by car)
#5 Population pyramid of Zacapu (Michoacán)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Zacapu 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 Zacapu there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 2,768 | 2,802 | 5,570 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 4,268 | 4,234 | 8,502 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 17,385 | 15,657 | 33,042 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 4,456 | 3,717 | 8,173 |
#6 Pictures of Zacapu
In order for you to enjoy nature around Zacapu, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Zacapu, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#7 Vote for Zacapu as the most beautiful town in Mexico
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#8 Dentists in Zacapu
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#10 Hotels & Accommodation in Zacapu
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#11 Bars, night clubs and cafes in Zacapu
#12 Local food places, eat out, restaurants in Zacapu
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>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Zacapu
#13 Other towns in the Municipality of Zacapu
- Brecha a Tarejero El Pantano (24 inhabitants)
- El Borrego (20 inhabitants)
- El Coyolote (367 inhabitants)
- El Jacal (5 inhabitants)
- El Resumidero (4 inhabitants)
- El Temporal (2 inhabitants)
- La Quinta Evangelina (- inhabitants)
- La Yesca (220 inhabitants)
- Las Camelinas (Los Gallineros) (- inhabitants)
- Las Canoas (746 inhabitants)
- Los Girasoles (6 inhabitants)
- Ojo de Agua (- inhabitants)
- Tarejero (1493 inhabitants)
- Zacapu Seis (- inhabitants)
- Zacapu Uno (- inhabitants)