África (Chiapas)
We have collected many facts about the small village of África, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.
So you will learn about this incredible town of 42 inhabitants of Chiapas.
The town of África (Chiapas) belongs to the municipality of Ocosingo. There are 42 inhabitants and it is 458 meters altitude. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #669 of the ranking.
Data: In África, there is a percentage of 100% of indigenous population and 44% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on África? They are at the bottom of this page.
Do you want to locate the town of África? You can find it at 82.3 kilometers, in direction East, from the town of Ocosingo, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of África through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.
#1 Where is África? How to go? Map
Location map of África in Chiapas: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in África, which is marked with the following symbol 
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#2 The population of África (Chiapas) is 42 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 21 | 21 | 42 |
| 2010 | 10 | 7 | 17 |
| 2005 | 18 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 3.13 | 14.29 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas: | 0.00% | 5.88% |
| Illiterate population: | 14.29% | 11.76% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 2.38% | 14.29% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 11.90% | 10.00% |
| Schooling level: | 5.2 | 4.38 |
| Schooling level (men): | 5.14 | 2.33 |
| Schooling level (women): | 5.23 | 5.60 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 83.33% | 70.59% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 19.05% | 11.76% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Ocosingo (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 47.62% | 17.65% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 38.10% | 42.86% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 57.14% | 0.00% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 9 | 4 |
| Homes with electricity: | 88.89% | 100.00% |
| Homes with piped water: | 66.67% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 77.78% | 33.33% |
| Homes with a radio: | 22.22% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a television: | 33.33% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 33.33% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 22.22% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a car: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 44.44% | 0.00% |
| Homes with Internet: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of África
With the satellite map of África 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 Ocosingo. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of África.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near África
Many people want to stay in the town of África 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:- HOSPEDAJE LAS ESTRELAS: 22 km away, direction Southeast (16 minutes by car)
- RENTA DE CUARTOS EN NUEVA PALESTINA: 22 km away, direction Southeast (15 minutes by car)
- HOSPEDAJE NUEVA PALESTINA: 27 km away, direction Southeast (19 minutes by car)
- HOTEL SELVA MAYA: 24 km away, direction Southeast (19 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in África
Are you visiting and don't know what to do in África? The list of the best places to visit in África and nearby locations.Other towns near África:
- Asia (98 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northeast (2 minutes by car)
- Lacanjá Tzeltal (1224 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the East (5 minutes by car)
- Francisco Villa (206 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the North (8 minutes by car)
- Cintalapa (1841 inhabitants): Located 7 km to the Southwest (8 minutes by car)
#6 Pictures of África
Would you like to see what this town looks like and enjoy landscape pictures of África? We have located on the Internet several beautiful images of places and locations nearby, so you can see the beauty of this Mexican town. Some are artistic pictures and others are simply panoramic pictures taken by amateurs and friends who simply like África.
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#7 Vote for África as the most beautiful town in Mexico
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In the following links you can check the list of the best (and most beautiful) towns in Mexico and the State of Chiapas, by popular vote:
- The best towns in Mexico
- The most beautiful towns in Chiapas
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Ocosingo
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- El Bambú (4 inhabitants)
- La Cumbre (16 inhabitants)
- Loma Linda (Loma Bonita) (3 inhabitants)
- Puerto Rico (2 inhabitants)
- San José Uno (30 inhabitants)
- San Juan del Río Uno (4 inhabitants)
- San Miguel el Grande (34 inhabitants)
- San Pedro (71 inhabitants)
- Santa Anita (51 inhabitants)
- Santa Elena (8 inhabitants)
- Santa Martha (- inhabitants)
- Santa Teresa Dos (175 inhabitants)
- Ubilio García (1327 inhabitants)
- Yut'já Tenango (88 inhabitants)