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Candelaria (Chiapas)

Learn about large village of Candelaria through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 634 inhabitants of the State of Chiapas

The town of Candelaria (Chiapas) belongs to the municipality of Ocosingo. There are 634 inhabitants and it is 542 meters altitude. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #84 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Candelaria, 100% of the inhabitants are catholic and 0% 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 Candelaria? You can find it at 103.2 kilometers, in direction West, from the town of Ocosingo, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Candelaria through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Candelaria? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Candelaria 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 Candelaria.

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#2 The population of Candelaria (Chiapas) is 634 inhabitants

Population data in Candelaria (Chiapas)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020	307	327	634
2010	220	224	444
2005	282	281	563

Evolution of the population in Candelaria: Total   Men   Women

Other demographic data in Candelaria:

	2020	2010
Fertility rate (children per woman):	3.5	7.59
Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas:	0.00%	0.00%
Illiterate population:	15.62%	11.94%
Illiterate population (men):	4.42%	7.59%
Illiterate population (women):	11.20%	16.36%
Schooling level:	4.25	3.53
Schooling level (men):	5.26	4.35
Schooling level (women):	3.21	2.72

Indigenous culture data in Candelaria:

	2020	2010
Percentage of indigenous population:	100.00%	100.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:	80.76%	76.13%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:	60.09%	50.90%

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

	2020	2010
Employed population over 12 years:	45.43%	23.65%
Employed population over 12 years (men):	55.96%	45.98%
Employed population over 12 years (women):	34.20%	0.91%
Number of inhabited private housings:	83	60
Homes with electricity:	87.95%	0.00%
Homes with piped water:	63.86%	39.66%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:	2.41%	8.62%
Homes with a radio:	0.00%	24.14%
Homes with a television:	0.00%	0.00%
Homes with a refrigerator:	0.00%	0.00%
Homes with a washing machine:	0.00%	0.00%
Homes with a car:	0.00%	0.00%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:	0.00%	0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:	0.00%	0.00%
Homes with cell phones:	1.20%	0.00%
Homes with Internet:	1.20%	0.00%

Comparison of percentages of single persons in Candelaria (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 Candelaria

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

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Candelaria

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

• HOSPEDAJE EL GRANIZO: 50 km away, direction North (39 minutes by car)
• HOTEL SELVA MAYA: 48 km away, direction North (37 minutes by car)
• HOTEL LAS PALMAS: 47 km away, direction North (39 minutes by car)
• RENTA DE CUARTOS EN NUEVA PALESTINA: 44 km away, direction North (34 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in Candelaria

Want to know what to see in Candelaria if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Candelaria.
Other towns near Candelaria:

• Corozal (79 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the East (7 minutes by car)
• Salvador Allende (31 inhabitants): Located 12 km to the West (17 minutes by car)
• Nuevo San Gregorio (121 inhabitants): Located 14 km to the Southeast (15 minutes by car)
• Pichucalco (684 inhabitants): Located 17 km to the West (23 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 Candelaria (Chiapas)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Candelaria 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 Candelaria there is a generational replacement.

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

Age range	Number of women	Number of men	Total population
Infants (0-5 years)	74	71	145
Youth (6-14 years)	84	102	186
Adults (15-59 years)	140	144	284
Elderly (60+ years)	9	10	19

#7 Pictures of Candelaria

In order for you to enjoy nature around Candelaria, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Candelaria, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#8 The Postal Code of Candelaria (Chiapas) is 29950

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Candelaria 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: 29950. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Candelaria ("29") 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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