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Belén (Chiapas)

The most complete information about the medium-sized town of Belén (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.

Did you know that this town in Chiapas has 216 inhabitants?

The town of Belén (Chiapas) belongs to the municipality of Motozintla. There are 216 inhabitants and it is 2,411 meters altitude. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #100 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Belén, there is a percentage of 38% of indigenous population and 40% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Belén? They are at the bottom of this page.

Do you want to locate the town of Belén? You can find it at 16.0 kilometers, in direction North, from the town of Motozintla de Mendoza, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Belén through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Belén? How to go? Map

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

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#2 The population of Belén (Chiapas) is 216 inhabitants

Population data in Belén (Chiapas)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020	94	122	216
2010	83	80	163
2005	79	79	158

Evolution of the population in Belén: Total   Men   Women

Other demographic data in Belén:

	2020	2010
Fertility rate (children per woman):	3.1	8.75
Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas:	0.00%	0.00%
Illiterate population:	7.41%	12.88%
Illiterate population (men):	2.78%	8.75%
Illiterate population (women):	4.63%	16.87%
Schooling level:	5.26	3.89
Schooling level (men):	5.19	3.86
Schooling level (women):	5.34	3.91

Indigenous culture data in Belén:

	2020	2010
Percentage of indigenous population:	37.96%	19.63%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:	24.07%	6.13%
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 Belén, 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 Motozintla (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.

Unemployment, economy and housing data in Belén:

	2020	2010
Employed population over 12 years:	54.17%	25.15%
Employed population over 12 years (men):	54.10%	51.25%
Employed population over 12 years (women):	54.26%	0.00%
Number of inhabited private housings:	40	30
Homes with electricity:	100.00%	85.71%
Homes with piped water:	100.00%	32.14%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:	85.00%	89.29%
Homes with a radio:	57.50%	78.57%
Homes with a television:	57.50%	42.86%
Homes with a refrigerator:	22.50%	21.43%
Homes with a washing machine:	20.00%	0.00%
Homes with a car:	10.00%	7.14%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:	0.00%	0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:	0.00%	0.00%
Homes with cell phones:	40.00%	46.43%
Homes with Internet:	2.50%	0.00%

Comparison of percentages of single persons in Belén (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 Belén

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

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Belén

It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of Belén, but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to Belén so you can contact them:

• FINCA HAMBURGO: 16 km away, direction Southwest (11 minutes by car)
• HOTEL SAN ANTONIO: 22 km away, direction North (16 minutes by car)
• HOTEL ADELITA: 22 km away, direction North (15 minutes by car)
• HOTEL EL MARISCAL: 25 km away, direction North (18 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in Belén

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Belén? The list of the best places to visit in Belén and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de Belén para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:

• Cerro Toquian Grande (1797 meters): 5.4 km walk (90 minutes), heading Southeast.
• Siete Orejas (2662 meters): 4.3 km walk (76 minutes), heading South.
• Caballete (1907 meters): 6.0 km walk (88 minutes), heading Southeast.
• Tochmay (2658 meters): 7.5 km walk (144 minutes), heading East.

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

• Santa Ana Pinabeto (231 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southwest (1 minutes by car)
• Nueva Reforma (32 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northeast (2 minutes by car)
• Chincanaque de Pinabeta (132 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northeast (3 minutes by car)
• Dos Hermanas (192 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the West (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 Belén (Chiapas)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town Belén (inhabitants year 2020)

Age range	Number of women	Number of men	Total population
Infants (0-5 years)	8	20	28
Youth (6-14 years)	25	38	63
Adults (15-59 years)	55	58	113
Elderly (60+ years)	6	6	12

#7 Pictures of Belén

In order for you to enjoy nature around Belén, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Belén, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#8 The Postal Code of Belén (Chiapas) is 30919

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Belén 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: 30919. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Belén ("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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In the following links you can check the list of the best (and most beautiful) towns in Mexico and the State of Chiapas, by popular vote:
- The best towns in Mexico
- The most beautiful towns in Chiapas

#10 Schools in Belén

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