Buenavista (Chiapas)
Learn about large village of Buenavista through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 1,736 inhabitants of the State of Chiapas
The town of Buenavista (Chiapas) belongs to the municipality of La Independencia. There are 1,736 inhabitants and it is 1,526 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Comitán de Domínguez is 33 minutes away by car (24 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #8 of the ranking.
Data: In Buenavista, there is a percentage of 1% of indigenous population and 88% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Buenavista? They are at the bottom of this page.
Do you want to locate the town of Buenavista? You can find it at 3.9 kilometers, in direction East, from the town of El Triunfo, which has the largest population within the municipality. And with respect to La Independencia, which is the capital of the municipality, it is located at West, at 14.4 kilometers. To enjoy the town of Buenavista through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.
#1 Where is Buenavista? How to go? Map
Location map of Buenavista in Chiapas: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Buenavista, which is marked with the following symbol 
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#2 The population of Buenavista (Chiapas) is 1,736 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 884 | 852 | 1736 |
| 2010 | 714 | 689 | 1403 |
| 2005 | 647 | 608 | 1255 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.27 | 3.19 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas: | 1.15% | 0.71% |
| Illiterate population: | 3.46% | 5.42% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 0.81% | 3.19% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 2.65% | 7.56% |
| Schooling level: | 7.71 | 6.40 |
| Schooling level (men): | 8.12 | 6.97 |
| Schooling level (women): | 7.32 | 5.85 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 1.09% | 0.57% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 0.46% | 0.14% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of La Independencia (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 39.06% | 34.50% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 58.80% | 64.73% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 20.02% | 5.32% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 429 | 329 |
| Homes with electricity: | 99.77% | 99.67% |
| Homes with piped water: | 98.83% | 96.00% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 77.86% | 97.67% |
| Homes with a radio: | 78.55% | 83.67% |
| Homes with a television: | 94.41% | 90.33% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 52.68% | 34.67% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 70.40% | 52.67% |
| Homes with a car: | 24.71% | 26.67% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 7.23% | 4.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 3.73% | 13.67% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 87.88% | 49.67% |
| Homes with Internet: | 2.56% | 0.33% |
#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 La Independencia. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Buenavista.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Buenavista
Many people want to stay in the town of Buenavista 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:- HOTEL PLAZA REAL: 6 km away, direction West (5 minutes by car)
- HOSPEDAJE DEL CENTRO: 7 km away, direction West (4 minutes by car)
- POSADA LAS FLORES: 12 km away, direction North (10 minutes by car)
- HOSPEDAJE SANTA ANA: 12 km away, direction North (8 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Buenavista
Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Buenavista? The list of the best places to visit in Buenavista and nearby locations.Mountains in Buenavista for hiking and trails:
- Bacalhuitz (1674 meters): 5.1 km walk (102 minutes), heading West.
- Cerro La Cruz (1628 meters): 5.1 km walk (83 minutes), heading South.
- Cujtic (1740 meters): 8.1 km walk (152 minutes), heading West.
- Comitán de Domínguez (Chiapas): Don't miss "Templo de Santo Domingo", 33 km, heading West (24 minutes by car)
- El Porvenir (177 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southeast (2 minutes by car)
- San Antonio Guayamusej (192 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southeast (4 minutes by car)
- Galeana (969 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southwest (4 minutes by car)
- Quistajito (659 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southwest (4 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Buenavista (Chiapas)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Buenavista 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 Buenavista there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 109 | 100 | 209 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 161 | 172 | 333 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 555 | 512 | 1,067 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 59 | 68 | 127 |
#7 Pictures of Buenavista
In order for you to enjoy nature around Buenavista, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Buenavista, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
![](https://web.archive.org/web/20160628140559if_/https://https://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/small/102797201.jpg "CENOTE \EL POZIRÓN\")
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#8 The Postal Code of Buenavista (Chiapas) is 30179
Do you want to know the Postal Code of Buenavista 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: 30179. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Buenavista ("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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#11 Schools in Buenavista
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