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Bashija (Chiapas)

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

So you will learn about this incredible town of 47 inhabitants of Chiapas.

The town of Bashija (Chiapas) belongs to the municipality of Sabanilla. There are 47 inhabitants and it is 491 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Tapijulapa is 63 minutes away by car (45 km). It is the most populated town in the position #57 of the whole municipality.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Bashija, 23% of individuals have completed secondary education and 7% of households have a personal computer, laptop or tablet. More interesting data at the bottom of this page.

To locate this beautiful town inside the municipality, you must know that Bashija is located at 1.7 kilometers (in direction Northwest) from the locality of Sabanilla, which is the one that has more inhabitants inside the municipality. With our webpage and with our satelital map that you can find below, you can know where is and visit the surroundings of Bashija.

#1 Where is Bashija? How to go? Map

Location map of Bashija in Chiapas: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Bashija, which is marked with the following symbol

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#2 The population of Bashija (Chiapas) is 47 inhabitants

Population data in Bashija (Chiapas)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020	21	26	47
2010	18	21	39
2005	19	23	42

Evolution of the population in Bashija: Total   Men   Women

Other demographic data in Bashija:

	2020	2010
Fertility rate (children per woman):	2.07	4.76
Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas:	2.13%	0.00%
Illiterate population:	14.89%	7.69%
Illiterate population (men):	8.51%	4.76%
Illiterate population (women):	6.38%	11.11%
Schooling level:	6.48	6.36
Schooling level (men):	6.5	7.15
Schooling level (women):	6.46	5.67

Indigenous culture data in Bashija:

	2020	2010
Percentage of indigenous population:	78.72%	61.54%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:	40.43%	17.95%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:	0.00%	0.00%

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.

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

Unemployment, economy and housing data in Bashija:

	2020	2010
Employed population over 12 years:	34.04%	30.77%
Employed population over 12 years (men):	53.85%	42.86%
Employed population over 12 years (women):	9.52%	16.67%
Number of inhabited private housings:	15	10
Homes with electricity:	100.00%	100.00%
Homes with piped water:	100.00%	100.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:	100.00%	100.00%
Homes with a radio:	53.33%	40.00%
Homes with a television:	53.33%	50.00%
Homes with a refrigerator:	40.00%	20.00%
Homes with a washing machine:	0.00%	0.00%
Homes with a car:	0.00%	0.00%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:	6.67%	0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:	0.00%	0.00%
Homes with cell phones:	53.33%	0.00%
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

With the satellite map of Bashija 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 Sabanilla. You can search free satellite map (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:

• HOSPEDAJE SAN FRANCISCO: 3 km away, direction Northeast (2 minutes by car)
• HOSPEDAJE SABANILLA: 3 km away, direction Northeast (2 minutes by car)
• HOSPEDAJE LUPITA: 3 km away, direction Northeast (2 minutes by car)
• HOSPEDAJE LOPEZ: 3 km away, direction Northeast (2 minutes by car)

#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.
Mountains in Bashija for hiking and trails:

• Cerro La Chachalaca (797 meters): 3.6 km walk (46 minutes), heading Northeast.
• Cerro Koctic (La Peña) (1624 meters): 4.8 km walk (60 minutes), heading Southwest.
• Cerro La Guacamaya (1079 meters): 5.0 km walk (85 minutes), heading North.
• Cerro Abuelos (1533 meters): 5.9 km walk (103 minutes), heading Southwest.

Magical Towns to visit when in Bashija:

• Tapijulapa (Tabasco): Don't miss "Cueva de la Sardina Ciega", 63 km, heading Northwest (45 minutes by car)

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

• Las Palmas Santa Catarina (601 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southwest (2 minutes by car)
• Bashija (269 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northeast (2 minutes by car)
• Lindavista (37 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northwest (1 minutes by car)
• Santana (55 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the North (3 minutes by car)

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

#6 Population pyramid of Bashija (Chiapas)

In Bashija 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 Bashija, 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 Bashija (inhabitants year 2020)

Age range	Number of women	Number of men	Total population
Infants (0-5 years)	4	2	6
Youth (6-14 years)	4	6	10
Adults (15-59 years)	12	12	24
Elderly (60+ years)	1	6	7

#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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