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Canaán (Chiapas)

Maps, pictures and statistics of Canaán, a beautiful small village of 15 inhabitants of the State of Chiapas

The town of Canaán (Chiapas) belongs to the municipality of Ocosingo. There are 15 inhabitants and it is 858 meters altitude.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Canaán, 40% of the population over 12 years is single and 0% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.

#1 Where is Canaán? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Canaán 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 Canaán.

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#2 The population of Canaán (Chiapas) is 15 inhabitants

Population data in Canaán (Chiapas)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020	6	9	15

Evolution of the population in Canaán: Total   Men   Women

Other demographic data in Canaán:

	2020	2010
Fertility rate (children per woman):	2	-
Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas:	0.00%	-%
Illiterate population:	0.00%	-%
Illiterate population (men):	0.00%	-%
Illiterate population (women):	0.00%	-%
Schooling level:	9.75	-
Schooling level (men):	10.75	-
Schooling level (women):	8.75	-

Indigenous culture data in Canaán:

	2020	2010
Percentage of indigenous population:	33.33%	-%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:	6.67%	-%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:	0.00%	-%

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

	2020	2010
Employed population over 12 years:	46.67%	-%
Employed population over 12 years (men):	44.44%	-%
Employed population over 12 years (women):	50.00%	-%
Number of inhabited private housings:	5	-
Homes with electricity:	100.00%	-%
Homes with piped water:	60.00%	-%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:	100.00%	-%
Homes with a radio:	60.00%	-%
Homes with a television:	60.00%	-%
Homes with a refrigerator:	40.00%	-%
Homes with a washing machine:	20.00%	-%
Homes with a car:	0.00%	-%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:	20.00%	-%
Homes with landline telephone:	0.00%	-%
Homes with cell phones:	60.00%	-%
Homes with Internet:	0.00%	-%

Comparison of percentages of single persons in Canaán (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 Canaán

With the satellite map of Canaán 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 Ocosingo. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Canaán.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Canaán

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

• HOSPEDAJE EL ROSAL: 4 km away, direction Northwest (3 minutes by car)
• POSADA LOS PINOS: 3 km away, direction Northwest (3 minutes by car)
• POSADA OCOSINGO: 4 km away, direction Northwest (3 minutes by car)
• AUTO HOTEL EL CARACOL: 3 km away, direction Northwest (2 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in Canaán

A weekend in Canaán and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Canaán and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Las mejores montes de Canaán para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:

• Cerro Santo (1078 meters): 7.1 km walk (99 minutes), heading Southeast.
• Astagíate (1134 meters): 6.9 km walk (84 minutes), heading Southeast.
• Cerro Taravia (1879 meters): 18.5 km walk (252 minutes), heading Northeast.
• Chenchitám (1665 meters): 15.3 km walk (317 minutes), heading Northwest.

Other towns near Canaán:

• Bonanza (30 inhabitants): Located 0 km to the West (0 minutes by car)
• Sloquib Chay (391 inhabitants): Located 0 km to the South (1 minutes by car)
• El Tepeyac (59 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southeast (1 minutes by car)
• Nueva Visi�n (29 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northeast (1 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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