Coatetelco
Coatetelco is a municipality of
Morelos
with 11,347 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 1,013 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 6.9 years.
Total Population
11,347
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
5,470 / 5,877
48.2% / 51.8%
Schools
0
16 public,
3 private
Health
3
0 hospitals,
3 centers
Localities
14
Communities and settlements
Companies
655
Registered establishments
Demographics of Coatetelco
Demographic structure of Coatetelco according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 3,286 people under 15 years old (29%),
7,136 people of working age (62.9%)
and 925 elderly over 65 years old (8.2%).
0-14 years
3,286
29% of the population
15-64 years
7,136
62.9% - Working age
65+ years
925
8.2% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
59%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Coatetelco
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
503 |
526 |
1,029 |
9.1% |
| 5-9 years |
577 |
585 |
1,162 |
10.2% |
| 10-14 years |
537 |
558 |
1,095 |
9.7% |
| 15-19 years |
484 |
507 |
991 |
8.7% |
| 20-24 years |
466 |
524 |
990 |
8.7% |
| 25-29 years |
448 |
507 |
955 |
8.4% |
| 30-34 years |
385 |
429 |
814 |
7.2% |
| 35-39 years |
329 |
357 |
686 |
6% |
| 40-44 years |
313 |
337 |
650 |
5.7% |
| 45-49 years |
312 |
337 |
649 |
5.7% |
| 50-54 years |
277 |
332 |
609 |
5.4% |
| 55-59 years |
220 |
250 |
470 |
4.1% |
| 60-64 years |
158 |
164 |
322 |
2.8% |
| 65-69 years |
135 |
142 |
277 |
2.4% |
| 70-74 years |
131 |
123 |
254 |
2.2% |
| 75-79 years |
87 |
95 |
182 |
1.6% |
| 80-84 years |
58 |
55 |
113 |
1% |
| 85+ years |
50 |
49 |
99 |
0.9% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Coatetelco
Population Origin
Born in State
10,940
96.4%
Born in Another State
360
3.2%
Lived in Another State in 2015
64
Recent migration
Average Live Births
2.4
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
55
0.5% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
55
100% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Households
144
5.1% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
54
0.5% of the population
Men / Women
26 / 28
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Limitation
1,502
13.2%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
369 |
| Visual |
271 |
| Hearing |
186 |
| Speech |
120 |
| Mental |
120 |
Education in Coatetelco
Literacy and Schooling
In Coatetelco, 855 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(85500%),
while 865 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 6.9 years
(6.8 men, 7 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
470 |
395 |
865 |
86500% |
| Incomplete primary |
532 |
645 |
1,177 |
117700% |
| Complete primary |
1,065 |
1,179 |
2,244 |
224400% |
| Incomplete secondary |
187 |
123 |
310 |
31000% |
| Complete secondary |
935 |
1,037 |
1,972 |
197200% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
592 |
722 |
1,314 |
131400% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 413 |
| 6-11 years | 60 |
| 12-14 years | 127 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 16 are public and
3 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in Coatetelco
In Coatetelco, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 5,430 people.
Of those, 5,309 are employed and 121 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 2.2%.
Total EAP
5,430
H: 3,361 /
M: 2,069
Employed Population
5,309
H: 3,251 /
M: 2,058
Unemployment Rate
2.2%
121 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
3,245
H: 798 /
M: 2,447
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
9,112 |
80.3% |
| IMSS |
595 |
5.2% |
| ISSSTE |
203 |
1.8% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
4 |
0% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
9 |
0.1% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
8,287 |
73% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
11 |
0.1% |
| Private insurance |
12 |
0.1% |
| Other institution |
9 |
0.1% |
| Without health coverage |
2,232 |
19.7% |
Marital Status and Religion in Coatetelco
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
4,861
486100%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
1,132
113200%
Households
Total Households
2,813
4 average occupants
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
9,551 |
84.2% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
988 |
8.7% |
| Other religions |
5 |
0% |
| No religion |
800 |
7.1% |
Housing and Basic Services in Coatetelco
Coatetelco has 3,566 total dwellings,
of which 2,814 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 4 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
2,331 |
83.3% |
| Earthen floor |
466 |
16.6% |
| 1 bedroom |
1,160 |
41.4% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
1,637 |
58.5% |
| 1 room |
365 |
13% |
| 2 rooms |
864 |
30.9% |
| 3+ rooms |
1,568 |
56% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
99%
2,771 dwellings
Piped Water
94.2%
2,637 dwellings
With Drainage
95.6%
2,677 dwellings
All Services
90.6%
2,537 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
2,771 |
99% |
| Without electricity |
26 |
0.9% |
| Public water network |
2,637 |
94.2% |
| Hauled water |
2,537 |
90.6% |
| Other water source |
160 |
5.7% |
| With water tank |
2,074 |
74.1% |
| With cistern |
926 |
33.1% |
| With toilet |
2,650 |
94.7% |
| With latrine |
40 |
1.4% |
| With drainage |
2,677 |
95.6% |
| Without drainage |
120 |
4.3% |
| With all services |
2,537 |
90.6% |
| Without water, drainage or electricity |
4 |
0.1% |
Goods and Technology in Coatetelco
Household equipment in Coatetelco according to the 2020 Census.
28.6% of dwellings have internet
and 78.2% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
2,286 |
81.7% |
| Washing machine |
747 |
26.7% |
| Microwave oven |
481 |
17.2% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
505 |
18% |
| Motorcycle |
140 |
5% |
| Bicycle |
319 |
11.4% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
2,275 |
81.3% |
| Radio |
1,712 |
61.2% |
| Landline phone |
716 |
25.6% |
| Cell phone |
2,189 |
78.2% |
| Computer |
273 |
9.8% |
| Internet |
800 |
28.6% |
| Pay TV |
583 |
20.8% |
| Streaming platforms |
48 |
1.7% |
| Video game console |
35 |
1.3% |
Technology Deprivation
No Landline or Cell Phone
464
16.6%
No Computer or Internet
1,941
69.3%
Companies and Economy in Coatetelco
The main economic sectors of Coatetelco are
Comercio al por menor with 378 establishments,
followed by Servicios de alojamiento y preparación de alimentos.
View complete business statistics.
Crime in Coatetelco
In the last 12 months, 114 crimes were recorded in Coatetelco.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/12 |
7 |
| 2025/11 |
12 |
| 2025/10 |
13 |
| 2025/09 |
6 |
| 2025/08 |
9 |
| 2025/07 |
7 |
| 2025/06 |
12 |
| 2025/05 |
11 |
| 2025/04 |
11 |
| 2025/03 |
8 |
| 2025/02 |
7 |
| 2025/01 |
11 |
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