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Buenavista (Chiapas)

We have collected many facts about the medium-sized town of Buenavista, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.

So you will learn about this incredible town of 297 inhabitants of Chiapas.

The town of Buenavista (Chiapas) belongs to the municipality of Siltepec. There are 297 inhabitants and it is 2,779 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #54 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Buenavista, 73% of the inhabitants are catholic and 5% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

The town of Buenavista is located at 10.3 kilometers from Siltepec, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Northeast direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Buenavista.

#1 Where is Buenavista? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Buenavista in Chiapas? Using this map, use the controls to zoom in and out on the village and others in the vicinity to see the direct route, and to be able to plan, for example, hiking activities in Buenavista.

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#2 The population of Buenavista (Chiapas) is 297 inhabitants

Population data in Buenavista (Chiapas)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020	149	148	297
2010	103	122	225
2005	105	120	225

Evolution of the population in Buenavista: Total   Men   Women

Other demographic data in Buenavista:

	2020	2010
Fertility rate (children per woman):	3.6	6.56
Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas:	0.34%	0.00%
Illiterate population:	10.77%	10.22%
Illiterate population (men):	2.36%	6.56%
Illiterate population (women):	8.42%	14.56%
Schooling level:	5.49	4.53
Schooling level (men):	6.11	4.92
Schooling level (women):	4.85	4.11

Indigenous culture data in Buenavista:

	2020	2010
Percentage of indigenous population:	8.08%	8.89%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:	2.69%	1.33%
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 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:	27.61%	26.67%
Employed population over 12 years (men):	43.24%	49.18%
Employed population over 12 years (women):	12.08%	0.00%
Number of inhabited private housings:	59	40
Homes with electricity:	91.53%	88.89%
Homes with piped water:	74.58%	86.11%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:	45.76%	100.00%
Homes with a radio:	71.19%	72.22%
Homes with a television:	66.10%	58.33%
Homes with a refrigerator:	11.86%	8.33%
Homes with a washing machine:	5.08%	0.00%
Homes with a car:	1.69%	0.00%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:	0.00%	0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:	1.69%	11.11%
Homes with cell phones:	79.66%	0.00%
Homes with Internet:	0.00%	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 Siltepec. 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:

• PARQUE ECOLÓGICO EN EL PORVENIR DE VELASCO SUÁREZ: 5 km away, direction Southwest (4 minutes by car)
• HOTEL RODRIGUEZ: 6 km away, direction Northeast (5 minutes by car)
• RENTA DE CUARTOS: 5 km away, direction Northeast (4 minutes by car)
• HOTEL VIRY: 7 km away, direction Northeast (5 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:

• Pico de Loro (2862 meters): 0.7 km walk (9 minutes), heading South.
• Peña Blanca (2935 meters): 6.6 km walk (97 minutes), heading South.
• Cabeza Amarrada (2640 meters): 7.4 km walk (99 minutes), heading Northwest.
• El Malé (3048 meters): 8.5 km walk (138 minutes), heading South.

Other towns near Buenavista:

• El Suspiro (100 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the South (3 minutes by car)
• El Palmar Grande (1466 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the North (2 minutes by car)
• Las Palmas (269 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the East (2 minutes by car)
• Laguna Verde (79 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the South (4 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 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.

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

Age range	Number of women	Number of men	Total population
Infants (0-5 years)	35	24	59
Youth (6-14 years)	34	42	76
Adults (15-59 years)	67	72	139
Elderly (60+ years)	13	10	23

#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.
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#9 Schools in Buenavista

• Schools in Buenavista

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