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Akumal

We have collected many facts about the large village of Akumal, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.

So you will learn about this incredible town of 2,154 inhabitants of Quintana Roo.

The town of Akumal belongs to the municipality of Tulum (State of Quintana Roo). There are 2,154 inhabitants and it is 10 meters altitude. It's a beach town: the beach of Chemuyil is 8 km away. The Magical Town of Tulum is 40 minutes away by car (40 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #3 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Akumal, 32% of the population over 12 years is single and 55% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.

Do you want to locate the town of Akumal? You can find it at 25.7 kilometers, in direction Southesast, from the town of Tulum, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Akumal through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Akumal? How to go? Map

Online map of Akumal in Quintana Roo, with an interactive cartography with which you can see closely the town, centered on

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#2 The population of Akumal (Quintana Roo) is 2,154 inhabitants

Population data in Akumal

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020	1038	1116	2154
2010	602	708	1310
2005	554	644	1198

Evolution of the population in Akumal: Total   Men   Women

Other demographic data in Akumal:

	2020	2010
Fertility rate (children per woman):	1.74	2.26
Population coming from outside the State of Quintana Roo:	56.45%	66.64%
Illiterate population:	3.44%	3.36%
Illiterate population (men):	1.21%	2.26%
Illiterate population (women):	2.23%	4.65%
Schooling level:	8.65	7.93
Schooling level (men):	8.87	8.14
Schooling level (women):	8.41	7.68

Indigenous culture data in Akumal:

	2020	2010
Percentage of indigenous population:	44.99%	63.05%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:	18.20%	30.46%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:	0.65%	0.08%

Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Akumal, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Quintana Roo, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Akumal:

	2020	2010
Employed population over 12 years:	55.48%	48.85%
Employed population over 12 years (men):	64.16%	61.30%
Employed population over 12 years (women):	46.15%	34.22%
Number of inhabited private housings:	581	702
Homes with electricity:	99.83%	98.90%
Homes with piped water:	99.31%	98.90%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:	98.62%	98.07%
Homes with a radio:	39.07%	37.74%
Homes with a television:	88.98%	90.63%
Homes with a refrigerator:	86.06%	82.92%
Homes with a washing machine:	77.97%	61.98%
Homes with a car:	30.46%	26.45%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:	25.30%	20.94%
Homes with landline telephone:	21.17%	18.18%
Homes with cell phones:	95.70%	86.78%
Homes with Internet:	55.42%	17.08%

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

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Akumal, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Tulum. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Akumal.

#4 What to do in Akumal

Want to know what to see in Akumal if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Akumal.
Beaches in Akumal for sunbathing:

• Chemuyil: A 8 km walk (86 minutes) or 12 minutes by car, heading South.
• Playa Kantenah: A 9 km walk (103 minutes) or 13 minutes by car, heading Northeast.

Magical Towns to visit when in Akumal:

• Tulum (Quintana Roo): Don't miss "Templo de los Frescos", 40 km, heading Southwest (40 minutes by car)
• Cozumel (Quintana Roo): Don't miss "Playa Mia", 61 km, heading East (58 minutes by car)

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

• Yalkú (6 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northeast (4 minutes by car)
• Akumal Sur (15 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the South (4 minutes by car)
• Punta Sur (16 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the South (4 minutes by car)
• San Martín (96 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Northeast (6 minutes by car)

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

#5 Population pyramid of Akumal (Quintana Roo)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Akumal 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 Akumal there is a generational replacement.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Akumal (inhabitants year 2020)

Age range	Number of women	Number of men	Total population
Infants (0-5 years)	127	123	250
Youth (6-14 years)	172	193	365
Adults (15-59 years)	691	732	1,423
Elderly (60+ years)	48	68	116

#6 Pictures of Akumal

In order for you to enjoy nature around Akumal, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Akumal, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#8 Schools in Akumal

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