Putla Villa de Guerrero
Putla Villa de Guerrero is a municipality of
Oaxaca
with 34,652 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 1,206 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 8.2 years.
Total Population
34,652
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
16,189 / 18,463
46.7% / 53.3%
Schools
0
151 public,
1 private
Health
38
7 hospitals,
27 centers
Localities
79
Communities and settlements
Companies
1,391
Registered establishments
Demographics of Putla Villa de Guerrero
Demographic structure of Putla Villa de Guerrero according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 10,212 people under 15 years old (29.5%),
21,124 people of working age (61%)
and 3,316 elderly over 65 years old (9.6%).
0-14 years
10,212
29.5% of the population
15-64 years
21,124
61% - Working age
65+ years
3,316
9.6% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
64%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Putla Villa de Guerrero
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
1,739 |
1,661 |
3,400 |
9.8% |
| 5-9 years |
1,671 |
1,707 |
3,378 |
9.7% |
| 10-14 years |
1,713 |
1,721 |
3,434 |
9.9% |
| 15-19 years |
1,531 |
1,573 |
3,104 |
9% |
| 20-24 years |
1,139 |
1,465 |
2,604 |
7.5% |
| 25-29 years |
1,218 |
1,488 |
2,706 |
7.8% |
| 30-34 years |
1,103 |
1,372 |
2,475 |
7.1% |
| 35-39 years |
950 |
1,208 |
2,158 |
6.2% |
| 40-44 years |
887 |
1,144 |
2,031 |
5.9% |
| 45-49 years |
824 |
967 |
1,791 |
5.2% |
| 50-54 years |
719 |
875 |
1,594 |
4.6% |
| 55-59 years |
637 |
764 |
1,401 |
4% |
| 60-64 years |
565 |
695 |
1,260 |
3.6% |
| 65-69 years |
476 |
602 |
1,078 |
3.1% |
| 70-74 years |
361 |
422 |
783 |
2.3% |
| 75-79 years |
278 |
361 |
639 |
1.8% |
| 80-84 years |
190 |
214 |
404 |
1.2% |
| 85+ years |
188 |
224 |
412 |
1.2% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Putla Villa de Guerrero
Population Origin
Born in State
32,645
94.2%
Born in Another State
1,615
4.7%
Lived in Another State in 2015
788
Recent migration
Average Live Births
2.5
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
9,600
27.7% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
8,564
89.2% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Monolingual
988
Does not speak Spanish
Indigenous Households
13,835
147.7% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
1,780
5.1% of the population
Men / Women
848 / 932
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Disability
3,022
8.7%
With Limitation
5,465
15.8%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
1,299 |
| Visual |
1,582 |
| Hearing |
778 |
| Speech |
517 |
| Mental |
635 |
Education in Putla Villa de Guerrero
Literacy and Schooling
In Putla Villa de Guerrero, 2,798 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(279800%),
while 2,158 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 8.2 years
(8.5 men, 8 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
711 |
1,447 |
2,158 |
215800% |
| Incomplete primary |
1,614 |
1,975 |
3,589 |
358900% |
| Complete primary |
1,855 |
2,326 |
4,181 |
418100% |
| Incomplete secondary |
509 |
417 |
926 |
92600% |
| Complete secondary |
2,533 |
2,811 |
5,344 |
534400% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
3,421 |
3,896 |
7,317 |
731700% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 442 |
| 6-11 years | 99 |
| 12-14 years | 121 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 151 are public and
1 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in Putla Villa de Guerrero
In Putla Villa de Guerrero, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 16,083 people.
Of those, 15,907 are employed and 176 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 1.1%.
Total EAP
16,083
H: 9,146 /
M: 6,937
Employed Population
15,907
H: 9,016 /
M: 6,891
Unemployment Rate
1.1%
176 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
10,328
H: 2,904 /
M: 7,424
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
25,868 |
74.7% |
| IMSS |
1,808 |
5.2% |
| ISSSTE |
2,878 |
8.3% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
98 |
0.3% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
270 |
0.8% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
20,675 |
59.7% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
269 |
0.8% |
| Private insurance |
101 |
0.3% |
| Other institution |
66 |
0.2% |
| Without health coverage |
8,781 |
25.3% |
Marital Status and Religion in Putla Villa de Guerrero
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
14,331
1433100%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
3,323
332300%
Households
Total Households
9,369
3.7 average occupants
Female-headed
3,162
33.7%
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
28,984 |
83.6% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
3,225 |
9.3% |
| Other religions |
4 |
0% |
| No religion |
2,427 |
7% |
Housing and Basic Services in Putla Villa de Guerrero
Putla Villa de Guerrero has 13,683 total dwellings,
of which 9,376 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 3.7 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
8,008 |
85.6% |
| Earthen floor |
1,292 |
13.8% |
| 1 bedroom |
4,607 |
49.2% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
4,693 |
50.1% |
| 1 room |
1,308 |
14% |
| 2 rooms |
2,463 |
26.3% |
| 3+ rooms |
5,529 |
59.1% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
97.4%
9,121 dwellings
Piped Water
97.2%
9,097 dwellings
With Drainage
81.5%
7,632 dwellings
All Services
80.1%
7,497 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
9,121 |
97.4% |
| Without electricity |
179 |
1.9% |
| Public water network |
9,097 |
97.2% |
| Hauled water |
7,553 |
80.7% |
| Other water source |
203 |
2.2% |
| With water tank |
4,416 |
47.2% |
| With cistern |
2,393 |
25.6% |
| With toilet |
7,440 |
79.5% |
| With latrine |
1,619 |
17.3% |
| With drainage |
7,632 |
81.5% |
| Without drainage |
1,668 |
17.8% |
| With all services |
7,497 |
80.1% |
| Without water, drainage or electricity |
44 |
0.5% |
Goods and Technology in Putla Villa de Guerrero
Household equipment in Putla Villa de Guerrero according to the 2020 Census.
24.9% of dwellings have internet
and 66.8% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
6,651 |
71.1% |
| Washing machine |
3,911 |
41.8% |
| Microwave oven |
994 |
10.6% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
1,947 |
20.8% |
| Motorcycle |
1,437 |
15.4% |
| Bicycle |
1,084 |
11.6% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
6,165 |
65.9% |
| Radio |
5,145 |
55% |
| Landline phone |
1,602 |
17.1% |
| Cell phone |
6,255 |
66.8% |
| Computer |
1,334 |
14.3% |
| Internet |
2,328 |
24.9% |
| Pay TV |
2,677 |
28.6% |
| Streaming platforms |
188 |
2% |
| Video game console |
124 |
1.3% |
Technology Deprivation
No Radio or TV
1,811
19.3%
No Landline or Cell Phone
2,495
26.7%
No Computer or Internet
6,558
70.1%
No ICT at All
1,036
11.1%
Companies and Economy in Putla Villa de Guerrero
The main economic sectors of Putla Villa de Guerrero are
Comercio al por menor with 777 establishments,
followed by Otros servicios excepto actividades gubernamentales.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in Putla Villa de Guerrero
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
Putla Villa de Guerrero has a poverty rate of 68%
and extreme poverty of 19%.
Poverty
68%
26,404 people
Extreme Poverty
19%
7,388 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
26.3%
10,189 people
Vulnerable by Income
1%
400 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
4.7%
1,820 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
27% |
10,486 |
| Lack of access to health services |
11.8% |
4,570 |
| Lack of access to social security |
87.4% |
33,905 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
10.6% |
4,118 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
70.7% |
27,449 |
| Lack of access to food |
47.5% |
18,438 |
| Income below welfare line |
69.1% |
26,803 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
26.1% |
10,141 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
63.7% |
23.7% |
31.1% |
4.7% |
0 |
| 2015 |
68% |
19% |
26.3% |
4.7% |
0 |
Crime in Putla Villa de Guerrero
In the last 12 months, 240 crimes were recorded in Putla Villa de Guerrero.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/12 |
16 |
| 2025/11 |
13 |
| 2025/10 |
11 |
| 2025/09 |
9 |
| 2025/08 |
26 |
| 2025/07 |
18 |
| 2025/06 |
16 |
| 2025/05 |
26 |
| 2025/04 |
23 |
| 2025/03 |
17 |
| 2025/02 |
41 |
| 2025/01 |
24 |
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