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Agua Viva (Chiapas)

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So you will learn about this incredible town of 329 inhabitants of Chiapas.

The town of Agua Viva (Chiapas) belongs to the municipality of Chenalhó. There are 329 inhabitants and it is 1,408 meters altitude. The Magical Town of San Cristobal de las Casas is 58 minutes away by car (41 km).

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Agua Viva, 9% of the inhabitants are catholic and 3% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

#1 Where is Agua Viva? How to go? Map

Location map of Agua Viva in Chiapas: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Agua Viva, which is marked with the following symbol

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#2 The population of Agua Viva (Chiapas) is 329 inhabitants

Population data in Agua Viva (Chiapas)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020	171	158	329

Evolution of the population in Agua Viva: Total   Men   Women

Other demographic data in Agua Viva:

	2020	2010
Fertility rate (children per woman):	1.8	-
Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas:	0.00%	-%
Illiterate population:	9.73%	-%
Illiterate population (men):	3.34%	-%
Illiterate population (women):	6.38%	-%
Schooling level:	4.4	-
Schooling level (men):	4.6	-
Schooling level (women):	4.2	-

Indigenous culture data in Agua Viva:

	2020	2010
Percentage of indigenous population:	100.00%	-%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:	87.84%	-%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:	51.37%	-%

Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Agua Viva, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Chiapas, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Agua Viva:

	2020	2010
Employed population over 12 years:	14.59%	-%
Employed population over 12 years (men):	27.85%	-%
Employed population over 12 years (women):	2.34%	-%
Number of inhabited private housings:	60	-
Homes with electricity:	100.00%	-%
Homes with piped water:	96.67%	-%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:	40.00%	-%
Homes with a radio:	6.67%	-%
Homes with a television:	30.00%	-%
Homes with a refrigerator:	5.00%	-%
Homes with a washing machine:	3.33%	-%
Homes with a car:	1.67%	-%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:	1.67%	-%
Homes with landline telephone:	1.67%	-%
Homes with cell phones:	3.33%	-%
Homes with Internet:	1.67%	-%

Comparison of percentages of single persons in Agua Viva (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Chiapas, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Agua Viva

With the satellite map of Agua Viva 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 Chenalhó. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Agua Viva.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Agua Viva

Many people want to stay in the town of Agua Viva 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 JESUS DE LA BUENA ESPERANZA: 10 km away, direction Northeast (8 minutes by car)
• HOSPEDAJE PANTELHÓ: 10 km away, direction Northeast (7 minutes by car)
• HOSPEDAJE PAOLA: 10 km away, direction Northeast (7 minutes by car)
• HOSPEDAJE PAOLA: 10 km away, direction Northeast (8 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in Agua Viva

Want to know what to see in Agua Viva if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Agua Viva.
Las mejores montes de Agua Viva para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:

• Yibeljoj (2134 meters): 3.1 km walk (41 minutes), heading East.
• Crustón (2242 meters): 7.7 km walk (150 minutes), heading East.
• Petulhuítz (1403 meters): 7.3 km walk (91 minutes), heading Northeast.
• Tres Cerros (1562 meters): 8.3 km walk (165 minutes), heading Southeast.

Magical Towns to visit when in Agua Viva:

• San Cristobal de las Casas (Chiapas): Don't miss "​Catedral de San Cristóbal de las Casas", 58 km, heading Southwest (41 minutes by car)

Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Agua Viva?:

• Xokil-Uk'um (68 inhabitants): Located 0 km to the Southeast (0 minutes by car)
• Yibel Osil (106 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northeast (2 minutes by car)
• Santo Ch'En (254 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the South (2 minutes by car)
• Nuevo Yibeljoj (612 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the South (2 minutes by car)

This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

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