Azoyú
Azoyú is a municipality of
Guerrero
with 15,099 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 156 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 7.5 years.
Total Population
15,099
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
7,387 / 7,712
48.9% / 51.1%
Schools
0
66 public,
0 private
Health
13
0 hospitals,
12 centers
Localities
45
Communities and settlements
Companies
482
Registered establishments
Demographics of Azoyú
Demographic structure of Azoyú according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 4,383 people under 15 years old (29%),
8,893 people of working age (58.9%)
and 1,823 elderly over 65 years old (12.1%).
0-14 years
4,383
29% of the population
15-64 years
8,893
58.9% - Working age
65+ years
1,823
12.1% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
69.8%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Azoyú
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
709 |
638 |
1,347 |
8.9% |
| 5-9 years |
759 |
761 |
1,520 |
10.1% |
| 10-14 years |
752 |
764 |
1,516 |
10% |
| 15-19 years |
683 |
642 |
1,325 |
8.8% |
| 20-24 years |
519 |
539 |
1,058 |
7% |
| 25-29 years |
405 |
556 |
961 |
6.4% |
| 30-34 years |
463 |
476 |
939 |
6.2% |
| 35-39 years |
373 |
472 |
845 |
5.6% |
| 40-44 years |
411 |
471 |
882 |
5.8% |
| 45-49 years |
403 |
434 |
837 |
5.5% |
| 50-54 years |
398 |
401 |
799 |
5.3% |
| 55-59 years |
336 |
349 |
685 |
4.5% |
| 60-64 years |
272 |
290 |
562 |
3.7% |
| 65-69 years |
246 |
296 |
542 |
3.6% |
| 70-74 years |
210 |
232 |
442 |
2.9% |
| 75-79 years |
209 |
170 |
379 |
2.5% |
| 80-84 years |
120 |
114 |
234 |
1.5% |
| 85+ years |
119 |
107 |
226 |
1.5% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Azoyú
Population Origin
Born in State
14,367
95.2%
Born in Another State
606
4%
Lived in Another State in 2015
299
Recent migration
Average Live Births
3.2
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
1,027
6.8% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
1,012
98.5% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Monolingual
13
Does not speak Spanish
Indigenous Households
2,346
54.5% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
3,685
24.4% of the population
Men / Women
1,790 / 1,895
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Disability
1,285
8.5%
With Limitation
2,524
16.7%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
696 |
| Visual |
586 |
| Hearing |
337 |
| Speech |
192 |
| Mental |
242 |
Education in Azoyú
Literacy and Schooling
In Azoyú, 1,722 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(172200%),
while 1,722 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 7.5 years
(7.6 men, 7.4 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
807 |
915 |
1,722 |
172200% |
| Incomplete primary |
712 |
876 |
1,588 |
158800% |
| Complete primary |
661 |
664 |
1,325 |
132500% |
| Incomplete secondary |
202 |
194 |
396 |
39600% |
| Complete secondary |
1,052 |
1,059 |
2,111 |
211100% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
1,555 |
1,647 |
3,202 |
320200% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 103 |
| 6-11 years | 38 |
| 12-14 years | 54 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 66 are public and
0 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in Azoyú
In Azoyú, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 7,029 people.
Of those, 6,940 are employed and 89 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 1.3%.
Total EAP
7,029
H: 4,378 /
M: 2,651
Employed Population
6,940
H: 4,303 /
M: 2,637
Unemployment Rate
1.3%
89 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
4,550
H: 1,231 /
M: 3,319
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
10,542 |
69.8% |
| IMSS |
257 |
1.7% |
| ISSSTE |
1,105 |
7.3% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
16 |
0.1% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
189 |
1.3% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
8,961 |
59.3% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
30 |
0.2% |
| Private insurance |
14 |
0.1% |
| Other institution |
11 |
0.1% |
| Without health coverage |
4,554 |
30.2% |
Marital Status and Religion in Azoyú
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
6,824
682400%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
1,522
152200%
Households
Total Households
4,306
3.5 average occupants
Female-headed
1,240
28.8%
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
13,238 |
87.7% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
1,239 |
8.2% |
| Other religions |
2 |
0% |
| No religion |
618 |
4.1% |
Housing and Basic Services in Azoyú
Azoyú has 5,543 total dwellings,
of which 4,307 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 3.5 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
3,833 |
93.3% |
| Earthen floor |
456 |
11.1% |
| 1 bedroom |
2,417 |
58.8% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
1,872 |
45.5% |
| 1 room |
989 |
24.1% |
| 2 rooms |
1,424 |
34.6% |
| 3+ rooms |
1,876 |
45.6% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
102.2%
4,201 dwellings
Piped Water
80.9%
3,325 dwellings
With Drainage
91.7%
3,769 dwellings
All Services
72.3%
2,973 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
4,201 |
102.2% |
| Without electricity |
88 |
2.1% |
| Public water network |
3,325 |
80.9% |
| Hauled water |
2,502 |
60.9% |
| Other water source |
964 |
23.5% |
| With water tank |
2,201 |
53.6% |
| With cistern |
2,707 |
65.9% |
| With toilet |
3,712 |
90.3% |
| With latrine |
196 |
4.8% |
| With drainage |
3,769 |
91.7% |
| Without drainage |
520 |
12.7% |
| With all services |
2,973 |
72.3% |
| Without water, drainage or electricity |
36 |
0.9% |
Goods and Technology in Azoyú
Household equipment in Azoyú according to the 2020 Census.
8.1% of dwellings have internet
and 66.5% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
3,341 |
81.3% |
| Washing machine |
1,405 |
34.2% |
| Microwave oven |
514 |
12.5% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
740 |
18% |
| Motorcycle |
226 |
5.5% |
| Bicycle |
91 |
2.2% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
3,132 |
76.2% |
| Radio |
1,342 |
32.7% |
| Landline phone |
1,290 |
31.4% |
| Cell phone |
2,733 |
66.5% |
| Computer |
361 |
8.8% |
| Internet |
333 |
8.1% |
| Pay TV |
2,052 |
49.9% |
| Streaming platforms |
20 |
0.5% |
| Video game console |
7 |
0.2% |
Technology Deprivation
No Landline or Cell Phone
994
24.2%
No Computer or Internet
3,768
91.7%
Companies and Economy in Azoyú
The main economic sectors of Azoyú are
Comercio al por menor with 228 establishments,
followed by Servicios de alojamiento y preparación de alimentos.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in Azoyú
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
Azoyú has a poverty rate of 75.9%
and extreme poverty of 30.5%.
Poverty
75.9%
11,408 people
Extreme Poverty
30.5%
4,590 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
20.8%
3,124 people
Vulnerable by Income
0.8%
122 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
2.5%
377 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
29.6% |
4,453 |
| Lack of access to health services |
19.3% |
2,900 |
| Lack of access to social security |
83.4% |
12,533 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
46% |
6,914 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
81.5% |
12,249 |
| Lack of access to food |
36.9% |
5,543 |
| Income below welfare line |
76.7% |
11,530 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
39.3% |
5,908 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
79.4% |
38.7% |
18.8% |
1.7% |
0 |
| 2015 |
75.9% |
30.5% |
20.8% |
2.5% |
0 |
Crime in Azoyú
In the last 12 months, 59 crimes were recorded in Azoyú.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/12 |
2 |
| 2025/11 |
2 |
| 2025/10 |
9 |
| 2025/09 |
3 |
| 2025/08 |
12 |
| 2025/07 |
4 |
| 2025/06 |
2 |
| 2025/05 |
2 |
| 2025/04 |
7 |
| 2025/03 |
4 |
| 2025/02 |
3 |
| 2025/01 |
9 |
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