Zopoco

The most complete information about the large village of Zopoco (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.

Did you know that this town in Michoacán has 3,107 inhabitants?

The town of Zopoco belongs to the municipality of Chilchota (State of Michoacán). There are 3,107 inhabitants and it is 1,825 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Paracho de Verduzco is 43 minutes away by car (34 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #5 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Zopoco, 24% of the population over 12 years is single and 9% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.

Do you want to locate the town of Zopoco? You can find it at 4.6 kilometers, in direction East, from the town of Chilchota, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Zopoco through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Zopoco? How to go? Map

Online map of Zopoco in Michoacán, with an interactive cartography with which you can see closely the town, centered on Map marker

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#2 The population of Zopoco (Michoacán) is 3,107 inhabitants

Population data in Zopoco
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020160515023107
2010135112912642
2005124111352376
Evolution of the population in Zopoco: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Zopoco:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.2910.46
Population coming from outside the State of Michoacán:0.32%0.49%
Illiterate population:10.62%14.27%
Illiterate population (men):3.73%10.46%
Illiterate population (women):6.89%17.91%
Schooling level:7.316.19
Schooling level (men):7.476.55
Schooling level (women):7.165.85
Indigenous culture data in Zopoco:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:96.40%99.21%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:77.24%86.79%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:3.67%5.75%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Zopoco, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Michoacán, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Zopoco:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:46.60%36.03%
Employed population over 12 years (men):60.65%58.48%
Employed population over 12 years (women):33.46%14.58%
Number of inhabited private housings:606680
Homes with electricity:98.68%97.44%
Homes with piped water:97.03%81.28%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:45.71%80.48%
Homes with a radio:60.40%62.24%
Homes with a television:81.85%66.08%
Homes with a refrigerator:55.45%31.36%
Homes with a washing machine:12.21%8.16%
Homes with a car:21.29%17.76%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:6.11%5.12%
Homes with landline telephone:4.62%8.96%
Homes with cell phones:50.33%13.44%
Homes with Internet:8.91%2.72%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Zopoco (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Michoacán, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Zopoco

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



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Zopoco

Many people want to stay in the town of Zopoco 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 Zopoco

Want to know what to see in Zopoco if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Zopoco.
Mountains in Zopoco for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro Tzatzini Juata (2163 meters): 2.8 km walk (45 minutes), heading East.
  • Cerro Yotacuaro (1896 meters): 3.7 km walk (49 minutes), heading West.
  • Cerro Peana Juata (2145 meters): 3.9 km walk (57 minutes), heading East.
  • Cerro El Obispo (2373 meters): 4.5 km walk (72 minutes), heading East.
Magical Towns to visit when in Zopoco:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Zopoco?:
  • Huáncito (4403 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northeast (2 minutes by car)
  • Santo Tomás (1773 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northwest (2 minutes by car)
  • Rancho Santa Cruz (124 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the West (4 minutes by car)
  • Acachuén (2881 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northwest (3 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 Zopoco (Michoacán)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town Zopoco (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)198213411
Youth (6-14 years)278283561
Adults (15-59 years)9768501,826
Elderly (60+ years)153156309

#7 Pictures of Zopoco

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

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#8 The Postal Code of Zopoco (Michoacán) is 59797

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Zopoco 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: 59797. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Zopoco ("59") correspond to the State of Michoacán, 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.

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

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#10 Schools in Zopoco

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#11 Other towns in the Municipality of Chilchota

  1. Carapan (6867 inhabitants)
  2. Carapan Dos (- inhabitants)
  3. Chilchota Tres (- inhabitants)
  4. Huáncito (4403 inhabitants)
  5. Huecato (723 inhabitants)
  6. La Cofradía (533 inhabitants)
  7. Los Nogales (1644 inhabitants)
  8. Morelos (José María Morelos) (558 inhabitants)
  9. Santa Cruz (124 inhabitants)
  10. Rancho Seco (83 inhabitants)
  11. San Daniel (- inhabitants)
  12. San Juan Carapan (- inhabitants)
  13. San Juan Carapan (11 inhabitants)
  14. Santo Tomás (1773 inhabitants)
  15. Urén (1611 inhabitants)