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Buenavista (Chiapas)

Learn about small village of Buenavista through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 124 inhabitants of the State of Chiapas

The town of Buenavista (Chiapas) belongs to the municipality of Chalchihuitán. There are 124 inhabitants and it is 1,503 meters altitude. The Magical Town of San Cristobal de las Casas is 42 minutes away by car (42 km).

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Buenavista, 8% of individuals have completed secondary education and 0% of households have a personal computer, laptop or tablet. More interesting data at the bottom of this page.

#1 Where is Buenavista? How to go? Map

Online map of Buenavista in Chiapas, with an interactive cartography with which you can see closely the town, centered on

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#2 The population of Buenavista (Chiapas) is 124 inhabitants

Population data in Buenavista (Chiapas)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020	69	55	124

Evolution of the population in Buenavista: Total   Men   Women

Other demographic data in Buenavista:

	2020	2010
Fertility rate (children per woman):	1.61	-
Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas:	0.00%	-%
Illiterate population:	19.35%	-%
Illiterate population (men):	6.45%	-%
Illiterate population (women):	12.90%	-%
Schooling level:	4.61	-
Schooling level (men):	5.49	-
Schooling level (women):	3.77	-

Indigenous culture data in Buenavista:

	2020	2010
Percentage of indigenous population:	100.00%	-%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:	87.10%	-%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:	60.48%	-%

Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Buenavista, 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 Buenavista:

	2020	2010
Employed population over 12 years:	20.97%	-%
Employed population over 12 years (men):	45.45%	-%
Employed population over 12 years (women):	1.45%	-%
Number of inhabited private housings:	25	-
Homes with electricity:	84.00%	-%
Homes with piped water:	16.00%	-%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:	4.00%	-%
Homes with a radio:	0.00%	-%
Homes with a television:	32.00%	-%
Homes with a refrigerator:	4.00%	-%
Homes with a washing machine:	0.00%	-%
Homes with a car:	0.00%	-%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:	0.00%	-%
Homes with landline telephone:	0.00%	-%
Homes with cell phones:	12.00%	-%
Homes with Internet:	0.00%	-%

Comparison of percentages of single persons in Buenavista (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 Buenavista

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Buenavista, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Chalchihuitán. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Buenavista.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Buenavista

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

• POSADA LA CABAÑITA: 16 km away, direction Southwest (14 minutes by car)
• POSADA ANABEL: 18 km away, direction Southwest (14 minutes by car)
• HOSPEDAJE PANTELHÓ: 16 km away, direction East (14 minutes by car)
• POSADO LOS ANGELES: 19 km away, direction Southwest (15 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in Buenavista

A weekend in Buenavista and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Buenavista and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Mountains in Buenavista for hiking and trails:

• Bayumbáca (1581 meters): 5.3 km walk (66 minutes), heading South.
• Zigurat (2180 meters): 6.5 km walk (103 minutes), heading West.
• Chentaush (1847 meters): 6.0 km walk (73 minutes), heading South.
• Torostic (2173 meters): 10.0 km walk (194 minutes), heading South.

Magical Towns near Buenavista to discover the Mexican culture:

• San Cristobal de las Casas (Chiapas): Don't miss "Iglesia de San Nicolás", 42 km, heading South (42 minutes by car)

Other towns near Buenavista:

• Natilhuitz (145 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the West (1 minutes by car)
• Yut Uk'Um (114 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the South (1 minutes by car)
• Canalumtic (346 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the East (2 minutes by car)
• Tosho (321 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southwest (2 minutes by car)

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

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