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Candelaria (Chiapas)

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So you will learn about this incredible town of 241 inhabitants of Chiapas.

The town of Candelaria (Chiapas) belongs to the municipality of Altamirano. There are 241 inhabitants and it is 1,292 meters altitude. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #30 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Candelaria, 2% of the inhabitants are catholic and 9% 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 26.8 kilometers, in direction Northeast, from the town of Altamirano, 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

What is the route to get to Candelaria (Chiapas)? Find out on this map the access to this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in and out to the icon

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#2 The population of Candelaria (Chiapas) is 241 inhabitants

Population data in Candelaria (Chiapas)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020	134	107	241
2010	116	101	217
2005	100	101	201

Evolution of the population in Candelaria: Total   Men   Women

Other demographic data in Candelaria:

	2020	2010
Fertility rate (children per woman):	2.19	12.87
Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas:	0.00%	0.00%
Illiterate population:	12.03%	18.89%
Illiterate population (men):	3.32%	12.87%
Illiterate population (women):	8.71%	24.14%
Schooling level:	6.66	5.20
Schooling level (men):	7.38	6.01
Schooling level (women):	6.07	4.50

Indigenous culture data in Candelaria:

	2020	2010
Percentage of indigenous population:	100.00%	100.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:	85.48%	85.71%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:	7.05%	14.75%

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:	56.85%	30.88%
Employed population over 12 years (men):	68.22%	64.36%
Employed population over 12 years (women):	47.76%	1.72%
Number of inhabited private housings:	47	44
Homes with electricity:	97.87%	100.00%
Homes with piped water:	97.87%	91.89%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:	97.87%	100.00%
Homes with a radio:	36.17%	83.78%
Homes with a television:	82.98%	62.16%
Homes with a refrigerator:	80.85%	54.05%
Homes with a washing machine:	8.51%	2.70%
Homes with a car:	55.32%	29.73%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:	2.13%	2.70%
Homes with landline telephone:	2.13%	2.70%
Homes with cell phones:	61.70%	2.70%
Homes with Internet:	8.51%	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 Altamirano. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Candelaria.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Candelaria

Do you want to stay in Candelaria? We don't have any hotel registered in this town, but you can check in this list of the closest accommodations to Candelaria:

• HOSPEDAJE ESPINOSA: 43 km away, direction Northwest (30 minutes by car)
• RENTA DE CUARTOS ALTAMIRANO: 38 km away, direction Northwest (27 minutes by car)
• HOSPEDAJE BETY: 43 km away, direction Northwest (31 minutes by car)
• HOSPEDAJE Y RESTAURANT 3BBB: 39 km away, direction Northwest (29 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.
Mountains in Candelaria for hiking and trails:

• Cerro Santo Domingo (1907 meters): 5.6 km walk (105 minutes), heading West.

Other towns near Candelaria:

• Carmen Rusia (556 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southeast (2 minutes by car)
• Puerto Rico (862 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the Northwest (6 minutes by car)
• Nuevo Santiago (224 inhabitants): Located 7 km to the Southwest (10 minutes by car)
• San Marcos (116 inhabitants): Located 8 km to the Southeast (10 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)	19	13	32
Youth (6-14 years)	21	17	38
Adults (15-59 years)	80	66	146
Elderly (60+ years)	14	11	25

#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 30190

Are you going to send a letter to Candelaria? Do you have a friend in Candelaria and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Candelaria consists of the following 5 digits: 30190. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Candelaria ("30") correspond to the state code of Chiapas, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.

#9 Vote for Candelaria as the most beautiful town in Mexico

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In the following links you can check the list of the best (and most beautiful) towns in Mexico and the State of Chiapas, by popular vote:
- The best towns in Mexico
- The most beautiful towns in Chiapas

#10 Schools in Candelaria

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