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Zapotengo

Learn about small village of Zapotengo through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 65 inhabitants of the State of Oaxaca

The town of Zapotengo belongs to the municipality of San Pedro Pochutla (State of Oaxaca). There are 65 inhabitants and it is 20 meters altitude. It's a beach town: the beach of Playa Zapotengo is 1 km away. The Magical Town of Mazunte is 27 minutes away by car (26 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #72 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Zapotengo, 30% of the population over 12 years is single and 35% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.

The town of Zapotengo is located at 8.6 kilometers from San Pedro Pochutla, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Northeast direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Zapotengo.

#1 Where is Zapotengo? How to go? Map

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

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#2 The population of Zapotengo (Oaxaca) is 65 inhabitants

Population data in Zapotengo

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020	31	34	65
2010	36	39	75
2005	33	31	64

Evolution of the population in Zapotengo: Total   Men   Women

Other demographic data in Zapotengo:

	2020	2010
Fertility rate (children per woman):	2.68	7.69
Population coming from outside the State of Oaxaca:	7.69%	6.67%
Illiterate population:	10.77%	9.33%
Illiterate population (men):	7.69%	7.69%
Illiterate population (women):	3.08%	11.11%
Schooling level:	7.66	4.96
Schooling level (men):	7.19	5
Schooling level (women):	8.24	4.91

Indigenous culture data in Zapotengo:

	2020	2010
Percentage of indigenous population:	0.00%	13.33%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:	0.00%	2.67%
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 Zapotengo, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Oaxaca, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Zapotengo:

	2020	2010
Employed population over 12 years:	58.46%	46.67%
Employed population over 12 years (men):	70.59%	64.10%
Employed population over 12 years (women):	45.16%	27.78%
Number of inhabited private housings:	20	21
Homes with electricity:	90.00%	100.00%
Homes with piped water:	60.00%	0.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:	65.00%	68.42%
Homes with a radio:	65.00%	68.42%
Homes with a television:	55.00%	73.68%
Homes with a refrigerator:	75.00%	68.42%
Homes with a washing machine:	25.00%	15.79%
Homes with a car:	40.00%	10.53%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:	5.00%	0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:	0.00%	0.00%
Homes with cell phones:	70.00%	21.05%
Homes with Internet:	35.00%	0.00%

Comparison of percentages of single persons in Zapotengo (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Oaxaca, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Zapotengo

With the satellite map of Zapotengo 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 San Pedro Pochutla. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Zapotengo.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Zapotengo

Many people want to stay in the town of Zapotengo 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:

• MANTA RAYA HOTEL: 7 km away, direction East (5 minutes by car)
• HOTEL SALCHI: 8 km away, direction East (7 minutes by car)
• HOTEL Y RESTAURANTE EL MIRADOR: 11 km away, direction East (8 minutes by car)
• HOTEL BAHIA DE LA LUNA S DE RL DE CV: 11 km away, direction West (9 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in Zapotengo

A weekend in Zapotengo and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Zapotengo and surroundings to find the best destinations.
The best beaches in Zapotengo to enjoy water sports:

• Playa Zapotengo: A 1 km walk (15 minutes) or 1 minutes by car, heading Southeast.
• Playa Tahueca: A 4 km walk (66 minutes) or 6 minutes by car, heading East.
• Playa La Tijera: A 7 km walk (67 minutes) or 8 minutes by car, heading West.
• Playa La Mina: A 12 km walk (95 minutes) or 13 minutes by car, heading West.

Mountains in Zapotengo for hiking and trails:

• Cerro Tembo (268 meters): 4.7 km walk (66 minutes), heading Northwest.
• Cerro Corral de Piedra (244 meters): 8.3 km walk (113 minutes), heading West.
• Cerro El Piste (246 meters): 14.1 km walk (176 minutes), heading West.
• Cerro Las Pavas (714 meters): 16.3 km walk (251 minutes), heading North.

Magical Towns to visit when in Zapotengo:

• Mazunte (Oaxaca): Don't miss "Playa Bermejita​", 27 km, heading West (26 minutes by car)

Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Zapotengo?:

• Zacamalín (39 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the East (1 minutes by car)
• La Lagartija (55 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the North (1 minutes by car)
• La Redonda (13 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Northwest (5 minutes by car)
• Chicomulco (6 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the East (5 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 Zapotengo (Oaxaca)

In Zapotengo 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 Zapotengo, 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 Zapotengo (inhabitants year 2020)

Age range	Number of women	Number of men	Total population
Infants (0-5 years)	2	1	3
Youth (6-14 years)	8	7	15
Adults (15-59 years)	19	22	41
Elderly (60+ years)	2	4	6

#7 Pictures of Zapotengo

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