Cabecera Chalchijapa (Congregación)

Learn about medium-sized town of Cabecera Chalchijapa (Congregación) through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 263 inhabitants of the State of Oaxaca

The town of Cabecera Chalchijapa (Congregación) belongs to the municipality of Santa María Chimalapa (State of Oaxaca). There are 263 inhabitants and it is 212 meters altitude. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #10 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Cabecera Chalchijapa (Congregación), 35% of the inhabitants are catholic and 66% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

Do you want to locate the town of Cabecera Chalchijapa (Congregación)? You can find it at 16.7 kilometers, in direction South, from the town of Santa María Chimalapa, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Cabecera Chalchijapa (Congregación) through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Cabecera Chalchijapa (Congregación)? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Cabecera Chalchijapa (Congregación) in Oaxaca? 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 Cabecera Chalchijapa (Congregación).

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#2 The population of Cabecera Chalchijapa (Congregación) (Oaxaca) is 263 inhabitants

Population data in Cabecera Chalchijapa (Congregación)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020125138263
2010102101203
20058174155
Evolution of the population in Cabecera Chalchijapa (Congregación): Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Cabecera Chalchijapa (Congregación):
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.627.92
Population coming from outside the State of Oaxaca:37.64%42.86%
Illiterate population:7.22%9.36%
Illiterate population (men):3.80%7.92%
Illiterate population (women):3.42%10.78%
Schooling level:5.54.44
Schooling level (men):4.644
Schooling level (women):6.414.87
Indigenous culture data in Cabecera Chalchijapa (Congregación):
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:27.38%17.24%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:12.17%7.88%
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 Cabecera Chalchijapa (Congregación), compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Oaxaca, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Cabecera Chalchijapa (Congregación):
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:30.42%34.98%
Employed population over 12 years (men):56.52%65.35%
Employed population over 12 years (women):1.60%4.90%
Number of inhabited private housings:7456
Homes with electricity:100.00%98.08%
Homes with piped water:98.65%90.38%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:74.32%92.31%
Homes with a radio:50.00%65.38%
Homes with a television:86.49%65.38%
Homes with a refrigerator:78.38%71.15%
Homes with a washing machine:66.22%40.38%
Homes with a car:18.92%11.54%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:5.41%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:1.35%1.92%
Homes with cell phones:62.16%0.00%
Homes with Internet:12.16%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Cabecera Chalchijapa (Congregación) (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Oaxaca, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Cabecera Chalchijapa (Congregación)

With the satellite map of Cabecera Chalchijapa (Congregación) 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 Santa María Chimalapa. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Cabecera Chalchijapa (Congregación).



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Cabecera Chalchijapa (Congregación)

Many people want to stay in the town of Cabecera Chalchijapa (Congregación) 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:

#5 What to do in Cabecera Chalchijapa (Congregación)

Want to know what to see in Cabecera Chalchijapa (Congregación) if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Cabecera Chalchijapa (Congregación).
Mountains in Cabecera Chalchijapa (Congregación) for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro Tres Picos (425 meters): 5.8 km walk (72 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro Paso Venado (434 meters): 15.0 km walk (251 minutes), heading Southeast.
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Cabecera Chalchijapa (Congregación)?:
  • Los Manantiales (70 inhabitants): Located 8 km to the Southwest (12 minutes by car)
  • Río Hamaca (31 inhabitants): Located 11 km to the West (13 minutes by car)
  • Río Hamaca (129 inhabitants): Located 11 km to the West (14 minutes by car)
  • Rancho Prieto (6 inhabitants): Located 17 km to the West (18 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 Cabecera Chalchijapa (Congregación) (Oaxaca)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Cabecera Chalchijapa (Congregación) 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 Cabecera Chalchijapa (Congregación) there is a generational replacement.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Cabecera Chalchijapa (Congregación) (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)172239
Youth (6-14 years)232548
Adults (15-59 years)7578153
Elderly (60+ years)101323

#7 Pictures of Cabecera Chalchijapa (Congregación)

In order for you to enjoy nature around Cabecera Chalchijapa (Congregación), we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Cabecera Chalchijapa (Congregación), so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.

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#10 Other towns in the Municipality of Santa María Chimalapa

  1. Arroyo Seco (12 inhabitants)
  2. Cofradía Chimalapa (300 inhabitants)
  3. Cuyulapa (57 inhabitants)
  4. El Faro (1 inhabitants)
  5. El Ocotal (37 inhabitants)
  6. El Salto (Casa Blanca) (14 inhabitants)
  7. Elsy Herrerías de Castellanos (48 inhabitants)
  8. José López Portillo (Chocomanatlán) (162 inhabitants)
  9. Nuevo San Juan (35 inhabitants)
  10. Pilar Espinosa de León (27 inhabitants)
  11. Rancho El Paraíso (Río Milagro) (1 inhabitants)
  12. Río Azul (- inhabitants)
  13. Río Frío (54 inhabitants)
  14. Río Hamaca (31 inhabitants)
  15. San Francisco la Paz (819 inhabitants)