Bachén de Poconichim
Learn about small village of Bachén de Poconichim through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 193 inhabitants of the State of Chiapas
The town of Bachén de Poconichim belongs to the municipality of Chenalhó (State of Chiapas). There are 193 inhabitants and it is 1,524 meters altitude. The Magical Town of San Cristobal de las Casas is 39 minutes away by car (35 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #51 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In Bachén de Poconichim, 30% of the population over 12 years is single and 2% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.
The town of Bachén de Poconichim is located at 13.0 kilometers from Chenalhó, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the East direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Bachén de Poconichim.
#1 Where is Bachén de Poconichim? How to go? Map
Map to know how to get to Bachén de Poconichim (Chiapas) by road and with geographical references of the surrounding towns. With the controls you can zoom in and out to the position of Bachén de Poconichim, which has the following symbol 
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#2 The population of Bachén de Poconichim (Chiapas) is 193 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 97 | 96 | 193 |
| 2010 | 109 | 106 | 215 |
| 2005 | 88 | 63 | 151 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.57 | 3.77 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas: | 0.00% | 0.47% |
| Illiterate population: | 11.40% | 7.91% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 0.00% | 3.77% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 11.40% | 11.93% |
| Schooling level: | 5.45 | 5.83 |
| Schooling level (men): | 6.72 | 6.63 |
| Schooling level (women): | 4.41 | 5.18 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 85.49% | 86.05% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 41.45% | 48.37% |
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| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 16.06% | 37.67% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 31.25% | 53.77% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 1.03% | 22.02% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 46 | 37 |
| Homes with electricity: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Homes with piped water: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 63.04% | 51.35% |
| Homes with a radio: | 47.83% | 48.65% |
| Homes with a television: | 45.65% | 43.24% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 6.52% | 8.11% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a car: | 8.70% | 2.70% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 2.17% | 0.00% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 32.61% | 0.00% |
| Homes with Internet: | 2.17% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Bachén de Poconichim
With the satellite map of Bachén de Poconichim 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. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Bachén de Poconichim.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Bachén de Poconichim
It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of Bachén de Poconichim, but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to Bachén de Poconichim so you can contact them:- HOSPEDAJE JESUS DE LA BUENA ESPERANZA: 12 km away, direction Northeast (9 minutes by car)
- HOSPEDAJE PAOLA: 14 km away, direction Northeast (12 minutes by car)
- POSADA GRACIAS A DIOS: 14 km away, direction Northeast (11 minutes by car)
- HOSPEDAJE PAOLA: 15 km away, direction Northeast (12 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Bachén de Poconichim
Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Bachén de Poconichim? The list of the best places to visit in Bachén de Poconichim and nearby locations.Mountains in Bachén de Poconichim for hiking and trails:
- Tres Cerros (1562 meters): 4.6 km walk (63 minutes), heading Southeast.
- Yibeljoj (2134 meters): 5.3 km walk (88 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Crustón (2242 meters): 6.4 km walk (89 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Chentaush (1847 meters): 6.5 km walk (111 minutes), heading West.
- San Cristobal de las Casas (Chiapas): Don't miss "Centro Cultural de los Altos", 39 km, heading Southwest (35 minutes by car)
- Poconichim (467 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southwest (2 minutes by car)
- Bachén de Yaxgemel (119 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the South (2 minutes by car)
- Naranjatic Alto (363 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northwest (2 minutes by car)
- Yaxgemel Unión (590 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the South (3 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Bachén de Poconichim (Chiapas)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Bachén de Poconichim 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 Bachén de Poconichim there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 16 | 15 | 31 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 17 | 28 | 45 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 59 | 50 | 109 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 5 | 3 | 8 |
#7 Pictures of Bachén de Poconichim
In order for you to enjoy nature around Bachén de Poconichim, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Bachén de Poconichim, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#9 Schools in Bachén de Poconichim
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Chenalhó
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