Bacabchén

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

So you will learn about this incredible town of 3,128 inhabitants of Campeche.

The town of Bacabchén belongs to the municipality of Calkiní (State of Campeche). There are 3,128 inhabitants and it is 10 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #5 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Bacabchén, 28% of individuals have completed secondary education and 8% of households have a personal computer, laptop or tablet. More interesting data at the bottom of this page.

The town of Bacabchén is located at 9.0 kilometers from Calkiní, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the North direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Bacabchén.

#1 Where is Bacabchén? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Bacabchén in Campeche? 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 Bacabchén.

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#2 The population of Bacabchén (Campeche) is 3,128 inhabitants

Population data in Bacabchén
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020158515433128
2010128612412527
2005122111242345
Evolution of the population in Bacabchén: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Bacabchén:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.2915.23
Population coming from outside the State of Campeche:2.40%0.20%
Illiterate population:13.14%18.01%
Illiterate population (men):5.08%15.23%
Illiterate population (women):8.06%20.68%
Schooling level:6.855.35
Schooling level (men):7.355.86
Schooling level (women):6.364.87
Indigenous culture data in Bacabchén:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:95.04%98.85%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:61.32%81.52%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:3.13%1.58%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Bacabchén, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Campeche, and in the country as a whole.

Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Calkiní (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.

Unemployment, economy and housing data in Bacabchén:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:46.64%35.85%
Employed population over 12 years (men):61.11%57.94%
Employed population over 12 years (women):32.56%14.54%
Number of inhabited private housings:836691
Homes with electricity:99.28%98.29%
Homes with piped water:97.61%97.10%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:76.20%57.51%
Homes with a radio:46.29%67.24%
Homes with a television:90.19%84.30%
Homes with a refrigerator:57.18%36.18%
Homes with a washing machine:61.24%42.32%
Homes with a car:22.13%14.85%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:8.01%2.22%
Homes with landline telephone:0.96%4.78%
Homes with cell phones:72.97%16.55%
Homes with Internet:6.10%0.68%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Bacabchén (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Campeche, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Bacabchén

With the satellite map of Bacabchén 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 Calkiní. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Bacabchén.



#4 What to do in Bacabchén

Want to know what to see in Bacabchén if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Bacabchén.
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Bacabchén?:
  • Colonia Coca-Cola (22 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the North (3 minutes by car)
  • San Mateo (10 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the North (6 minutes by car)
  • Dzitbalché (13208 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the North (6 minutes by car)
  • Anexo San Mateo (63 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Northeast (7 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 Bacabchén (Campeche)

In Bacabchén there is a very characteristic age structure of the population, which you can see in the following population pyramid, with data from 2005. After analyzing the demographic data of Bacabchén, separated by men and women, and also by age groups, we can analyze what the future of the population in this town will be like.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Bacabchén (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)200188388
Youth (6-14 years)269295564
Adults (15-59 years)9689141,882
Elderly (60+ years)148146294

#6 Pictures of Bacabchén

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

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#7 The Postal Code of Bacabchén (Campeche) is 24925

Are you going to send a letter to Bacabchén? Do you have a friend in Bacabchén and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Bacabchén consists of the following 5 digits: 24925. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Bacabchén ("24") correspond to the state code of Campeche, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.

#8 Vote for Bacabchén as the most beautiful town in Mexico

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#11 Local food places, eat out, restaurants in Bacabchén

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#12 Other towns in the Municipality of Calkiní

  1. Calkiní (15949 inhabitants)
  2. Dzitbalché (13208 inhabitants)
  3. K'an Peepen (1 inhabitants)
  4. La Nueva Esperanza (5 inhabitants)
  5. Las Carolinas (- inhabitants)
  6. Los Abuelos (5 inhabitants)
  7. Mulhaltún (- inhabitants)
  8. Niño de Atocha (4 inhabitants)
  9. San Carlos (2 inhabitants)
  10. San José (- inhabitants)
  11. San José (4 inhabitants)
  12. San Martín (- inhabitants)
  13. San Miguelito (2 inhabitants)
  14. Santa Fe (- inhabitants)
  15. Santa Lucía (- inhabitants)