Aguacatenango
Learn about large village of Aguacatenango through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 4,467 inhabitants of the State of Chiapas
The town of Aguacatenango belongs to the municipality of Venustiano Carranza (State of Chiapas). There are 4,467 inhabitants and it is 1,742 meters altitude. The Magical Town of San Cristobal de las Casas is 65 minutes away by car (58 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #5 of the ranking.
Data: In Aguacatenango, there is a percentage of 97% of indigenous population and 26% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Aguacatenango? They are at the bottom of this page.
Do you want to locate the town of Aguacatenango? You can find it at 22.3 kilometers, in direction Southesast, from the town of Venustiano Carranza, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Aguacatenango through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.
#1 Where is Aguacatenango? How to go? Map
Online map of Aguacatenango (Chiapas) to be able to get to and make trips around this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in (+) or out (-) to locate the village.
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#2 The population of Aguacatenango (Chiapas) is 4,467 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2220 | 2247 | 4467 |
| 2010 | 1743 | 1670 | 3413 |
| 2005 | 1516 | 1504 | 3020 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 3.15 | 15.99 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas: | 0.02% | 0.35% |
| Illiterate population: | 21.54% | 23.91% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 8.51% | 15.99% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 13.03% | 31.50% |
| Schooling level: | 4.16 | 3.18 |
| Schooling level (men): | 4.81 | 3.98 |
| Schooling level (women): | 3.51 | 2.43 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 96.69% | 97.45% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 78.17% | 81.75% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 5.33% | 9.38% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Venustiano Carranza (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 49.92% | 48.08% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 57.59% | 54.19% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 42.16% | 42.23% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 882 | 666 |
| Homes with electricity: | 96.94% | 96.01% |
| Homes with piped water: | 97.28% | 95.32% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 92.06% | 48.87% |
| Homes with a radio: | 12.70% | 41.59% |
| Homes with a television: | 37.07% | 56.33% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 16.21% | 10.05% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 4.65% | 1.56% |
| Homes with a car: | 3.97% | 3.12% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 0.00% | 6.59% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 26.42% | 0.87% |
| Homes with Internet: | 0.11% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Aguacatenango
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Aguacatenango, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Venustiano Carranza. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Aguacatenango.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Aguacatenango
Many people want to stay in the town of Aguacatenango 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:- AUTO HOTEL JARDIN: 12 km away, direction Northwest (10 minutes by car)
- POSADA CARRUSEL: 14 km away, direction Northwest (11 minutes by car)
- HOTEL RESTUARANT CATEDRAL DE MARIA: 14 km away, direction Northwest (11 minutes by car)
- POSADA EL AUSENTE: 14 km away, direction Northwest (10 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Aguacatenango
Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Aguacatenango? The list of the best places to visit in Aguacatenango and nearby locations.Mountains in Aguacatenango for hiking and trails:
- Itzhuitz (1863 meters): 2.0 km walk (28 minutes), heading North.
- Muculhuitz (Cerro Amahuitz) (1879 meters): 3.3 km walk (46 minutes), heading Southwest.
- Cojtomhuitz (1879 meters): 3.5 km walk (66 minutes), heading Northwest.
- Cerro Cueva el Coyote (1905 meters): 4.3 km walk (62 minutes), heading Northwest.
- San Cristobal de las Casas (Chiapas): Don't miss "Templo y Econvento de Santo Domingo de Guzmán", 65 km, heading Northwest (58 minutes by car)
- Comitán de Domínguez (Chiapas): Don't miss "Templo del Calvario", 83 km, heading Southeast (59 minutes by car)
- Monte de los Olivos (243 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southwest (3 minutes by car)
- El Sumidero (111 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the West (3 minutes by car)
- Benito Juárez (264 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the West (5 minutes by car)
- La Gloria (18 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the Northwest (9 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Aguacatenango (Chiapas)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Aguacatenango by age and gender, to show you the following population pyramid of the town, from the year 2005. You can check how the percentages of children and adults are distributed, in addition to women and men. With this data you can analyze the demographic structure, and know if in Aguacatenango there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 342 | 348 | 690 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 594 | 616 | 1,210 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 1,133 | 1,142 | 2,275 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 151 | 141 | 292 |
#7 Pictures of Aguacatenango
In order for you to enjoy nature around Aguacatenango, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Aguacatenango, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
Disfrute con las fotos de Aguacatenango en este enlace
#8 The Postal Code of Aguacatenango (Chiapas) is 30218
Do you want to know the Postal Code of Aguacatenango so that you can send postal packages and letters with complete confidence that they will arrive at their destination? Write down the following 5 digits: 30218. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Aguacatenango ("30") correspond to the State of Chiapas, and the last three identify the town itself. As a curiosity, there may be several locations in the same State with the same Post Code.
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#10 Schools in Aguacatenango
#11 Bars, night clubs and cafes in Aguacatenango
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Venustiano Carranza
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