Bashija (Chiapas)

Learn about medium-sized town of Bashija through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 269 inhabitants of the State of Chiapas

The town of Bashija (Chiapas) belongs to the municipality of Sabanilla. There are 269 inhabitants and it is 313 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Tapijulapa is 44 minutes away by car (43 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #31 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Bashija, 24% of the inhabitants are catholic and 4% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

Do you want to locate the town of Bashija? You can find it at 0.8 kilometers, in direction Northwest, from the town of Sabanilla, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Bashija through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Bashija? How to go? Map

Online map of Bashija (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 Bashija (Chiapas) is 269 inhabitants

Population data in Bashija (Chiapas)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020142127269
201010288190
200599107206
Evolution of the population in Bashija: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Bashija:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.711.36
Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas:0.00%0.00%
Illiterate population:11.52%13.68%
Illiterate population (men):4.46%11.36%
Illiterate population (women):7.06%15.69%
Schooling level:6.94.60
Schooling level (men):7.315.10
Schooling level (women):6.514.16
Indigenous culture data in Bashija:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:100.00%95.26%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:71.38%71.05%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:6.32%2.63%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Bashija, 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 Bashija:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:34.20%27.37%
Employed population over 12 years (men):61.42%51.14%
Employed population over 12 years (women):9.86%6.86%
Number of inhabited private housings:7046
Homes with electricity:92.86%88.64%
Homes with piped water:100.00%100.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:95.71%70.45%
Homes with a radio:28.57%29.55%
Homes with a television:44.29%36.36%
Homes with a refrigerator:28.57%25.00%
Homes with a washing machine:4.29%2.27%
Homes with a car:0.00%0.00%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:0.00%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:0.00%0.00%
Homes with cell phones:10.00%2.27%
Homes with Internet:0.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Bashija (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 Bashija

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Bashija, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Sabanilla. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Bashija.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Bashija

Many people want to stay in the town of Bashija 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:

#5 What to do in Bashija

Want to know what to see in Bashija if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Bashija.
Las mejores montes de Bashija para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro La Chachalaca (797 meters): 2.8 km walk (37 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro La Guacamaya (1079 meters): 5.0 km walk (69 minutes), heading North.
  • Cerro Koctic (La Peña) (1624 meters): 6.0 km walk (73 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro La Cumbre (826 meters): 7.7 km walk (153 minutes), heading Northwest.
Magical Towns to visit when in Bashija:
  • Tapijulapa (Tabasco): Don't miss "Templo de Santiago Apóstol (siglo XVIII​)", 44 km, heading Northwest (43 minutes by car)
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Bashija?:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of Bashija (Chiapas)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town Bashija (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)212243
Youth (6-14 years)311950
Adults (15-59 years)8178159
Elderly (60+ years)9817

#7 Pictures of Bashija

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

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  2. Chilintiel de Juárez (55 inhabitants)
  3. Campamento el Mirador (747 inhabitants)
  4. Emiliano Zapata (228 inhabitants)
  5. General Castellanos Domínguez (163 inhabitants)
  6. La Providencia (199 inhabitants)
  7. Las Adelitas (25 inhabitants)
  8. Las Palmas Santa Catarina (601 inhabitants)
  9. Lázaro Cárdenas del Río (472 inhabitants)
  10. Lindavista (37 inhabitants)
  11. Majastic (843 inhabitants)
  12. Moyos (2100 inhabitants)
  13. Nuevo Monterrey (66 inhabitants)
  14. Pasijá de Morelos 2da. Sección (30 inhabitants)
  15. Sabanilla (3360 inhabitants)