Botameste

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So you will learn about this incredible town of 772 inhabitants of Chiapas.

The town of Botameste belongs to the municipality of Chamula (State of Chiapas). There are 772 inhabitants and it is 2,537 meters altitude. The Magical Town of San Cristobal de las Casas is 29 minutes away by car (25 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #47 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

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.

#1 Where is Botameste? How to go? 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 Map marker

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#2 The population of Botameste (Chiapas) is 772 inhabitants

Population data in Botameste
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020425347772
2010343285628
2005230223453
Evolution of the population in Botameste: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Botameste:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.9516.49
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:3.452.41
Schooling level (men):3.612.73
Schooling level (women):3.332.14
Indigenous culture data in Botameste:
20202010
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%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Botameste, 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 Botameste:
20202010
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 housings:143161
Homes with electricity:95.10%83.19%
Homes with piped water:74.13%0.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:8.39%86.73%
Homes with a radio:54.55%63.72%
Homes with a television:55.24%39.82%
Homes with a refrigerator:7.69%2.65%
Homes with a washing machine:2.10%0.00%
Homes with a car:13.29%8.85%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:1.40%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:5.59%1.77%
Homes with cell phones:60.14%19.47%
Homes with Internet:3.50%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Botameste (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 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 (2024) of Botameste.



#4 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:

#5 What to do in Botameste

A weekend in Botameste and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Botameste and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Mountains in Botameste for hiking and trails:
  • Sanul (2630 meters): 2.0 km walk (24 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • La Era (2276 meters): 8.1 km walk (156 minutes), heading South.
  • El Durazno (1872 meters): 9.3 km walk (179 minutes), heading West.
  • La Campana (1903 meters): 10.9 km walk (198 minutes), heading West.
Magical Towns to visit when in Botameste:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Botameste?:
  • Tzelopatic (211 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the West (3 minutes by car)
  • JolchEntik (84 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the South (4 minutes by car)
  • Yaaltz'unun (961 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southwest (3 minutes by car)
  • Narváez (1816 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the South (5 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 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.

Population pyramid of Botameste
Data of the age pyramid of the town Botameste (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)7383156
Youth (6-14 years)10784191
Adults (15-59 years)222158380
Elderly (60+ years)232245

#7 Pictures of Botameste

In order for you to enjoy nature around Botameste, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures 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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