Botameste (Chiapas)
We have collected many facts about the large village of Botameste, as well as photos, maps or statistics.
So you will learn about this incredible town of 772 inhabitants of Chiapas.
The town of Botameste is located in the Municipality of Chamula (in the State of Chiapas). There are 772 inhabitants. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #47 in terms of number of inhabitants. Botameste is at 2,537 meters of altitude.
Data: In Botameste, 42% of the population over 12 years is single and 3% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.
The town of Botameste is located at 8.0 kilometers from Chamula, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Southwest direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Botameste.
Where is Botameste? How to get there? Map
Location map of Botameste in Chiapas: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Botameste, which is marked with the following symbol 
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The population of Botameste (Chiapas) is 772 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 425 | 347 | 772 |
| 2010 | 343 | 285 | 628 |
| 2005 | 230 | 223 | 453 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.95 | 16.49 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Illiterate population: | 20.34% | 22.45% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 7.38% | 16.49% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 12.95% | 27.41% |
| Schooling level: | 3.45 | 2.41 |
| Schooling level (men): | 3.61 | 2.73 |
| Schooling level (women): | 3.33 | 2.14 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 82.64% | 85.19% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 51.94% | 55.41% |
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| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 32.64% | 38.06% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 51.87% | 49.12% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 16.94% | 28.86% |
| Number of inhabited private dwellings: | 143 | 161 |
| Homes with electricity: | 95.10% | 83.19% |
| Housing with piped water: | 74.13% | 0.00% |
| Dwellings with toilet or sanitary facilities: | 8.39% | 86.73% |
| Dwellings with radio: | 54.55% | 63.72% |
| Housing with television: | 55.24% | 39.82% |
| Housing with refrigerator: | 7.69% | 2.65% |
| Housing with washing machine: | 2.10% | 0.00% |
| Housing with automobile: | 13.29% | 8.85% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 1.40% | 0.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 5.59% | 1.77% |
| Dwellings with cellular phones: | 60.14% | 19.47% |
| Homes with Internet: | 3.50% | 0.00% |
Hotels and Accommodation near Botameste
It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of Botameste, but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to Botameste so you can contact them.:- HOTEL POSADA ZINACANTÁN: 12 km away, direction Southeast (9 minutes by car)
- POSADA ZINACANTÁN: 10 km away, direction Southeast (8 minutes by car)
- HOTEL POSADA CHAMULA: 13 km away, direction Southeast (8 minutes by car)
- HOTEL TRES HERMANOS: 11 km away, direction Southeast (9 minutes by car)
Satellite photo of Botameste
With the satellite map of Botameste 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 Chamula. You can search free satellite map (2023) of Botameste.
Population pyramid of Botameste (Chiapas)
In Botameste 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 Botameste, 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.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 73 | 83 | 156 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 107 | 84 | 191 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 222 | 158 | 380 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 23 | 22 | 45 |
Photos of Botameste
In order for you to enjoy nature around Botameste, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument photographs of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Botameste, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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Schools in Botameste
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