Altamirano (Chiapas)

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The town of Altamirano (Chiapas) belongs to the municipality of Altamirano. There are 10,618 inhabitants and it is 1,242 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #1 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Altamirano, 67% of the inhabitants are catholic and 39% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

#1 Where is Altamirano? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Altamirano in Chiapas? Using this map, use the controls to zoom in and out on the village and others in the vicinity to see the direct route, and to be able to plan, for example, hiking activities in Altamirano.

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#2 The population of Altamirano (Chiapas) is 10,618 inhabitants

Population data in Altamirano (Chiapas)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20205405521310618
2010465345479200
2005404939818030
Evolution of the population in Altamirano: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Altamirano:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.2410.38
Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas:2.06%3.07%
Illiterate population:12.13%14.21%
Illiterate population (men):4.38%10.38%
Illiterate population (women):7.75%17.95%
Schooling level:7.526.25
Schooling level (men):8.056.94
Schooling level (women):7.035.60
Indigenous culture data in Altamirano:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:51.86%60.22%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:25.97%31.18%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:1.07%2.26%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Altamirano, 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 Altamirano:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:45.97%31.93%
Employed population over 12 years (men):56.09%48.58%
Employed population over 12 years (women):36.21%15.67%
Number of inhabited private housings:2,6282,419
Homes with electricity:99.47%97.13%
Homes with piped water:99.70%96.14%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:97.30%95.35%
Homes with a radio:44.98%56.34%
Homes with a television:82.76%81.34%
Homes with a refrigerator:60.01%46.49%
Homes with a washing machine:38.81%28.66%
Homes with a car:17.62%17.23%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:12.86%10.35%
Homes with landline telephone:4.38%7.28%
Homes with cell phones:74.54%52.08%
Homes with Internet:10.58%4.41%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Altamirano (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 Altamirano

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



#4 What to do in Altamirano

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Altamirano? The list of the best places to visit in Altamirano and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de Altamirano para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Newitz (1612 meters): 6.5 km walk (100 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Guayaquil (1748 meters): 6.3 km walk (106 minutes), heading West.
  • Cerro Pulactik (1688 meters): 6.2 km walk (81 minutes), heading West.
  • Chajlib (2118 meters): 7.2 km walk (145 minutes), heading Southwest.
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Altamirano?:
  • Santa Rosita (30 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southwest (2 minutes by car)
  • Las Bugambilias (33 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southwest (4 minutes by car)
  • Nueva Jerusalén (60 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southwest (3 minutes by car)
  • Santa Rosa (84 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southwest (4 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 Altamirano (Chiapas)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town Altamirano (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)6266951,321
Youth (6-14 years)9771,0642,041
Adults (15-59 years)3,3983,0886,486
Elderly (60+ years)404366770

#6 Pictures of Altamirano

Would you like to see what this town looks like and enjoy landscape pictures of Altamirano? 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 Altamirano.

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#7 The Postal Code of Altamirano (Chiapas) is 30190

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Altamirano 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: 30190. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Altamirano ("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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#14 Other towns in the Municipality of Altamirano

  1. 19 de Diciembre (27 inhabitants)
  2. 7 de Enero (117 inhabitants)
  3. Aguascalientes Dos (140 inhabitants)
  4. Bello Paraíso (15 inhabitants)
  5. Campo Alegre (- inhabitants)
  6. El Arbolito (39 inhabitants)
  7. El Calvario (48 inhabitants)
  8. Guadalupe Chitultic (7 inhabitants)
  9. Los Tres Hermanos (5 inhabitants)
  10. Montecristo (5 inhabitants)
  11. Palestina (99 inhabitants)
  12. Primero de Mayo (127 inhabitants)
  13. San Juan (8 inhabitants)
  14. Soledad Playa Grande (- inhabitants)
  15. Tierra y Libertad (101 inhabitants)