Cantón Génova
The most complete information about the small village of Cantón Génova (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.
Did you know that this town in Chiapas has 119 inhabitants?
The town of Cantón Génova belongs to the municipality of Tapachula (State of Chiapas). There are 119 inhabitants and it is 826 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #193 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In Cantón Génova, there is a percentage of 6% of indigenous population and 64% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Cantón Génova? They are at the bottom of this page.
The town of Cantón Génova is located at 26.9 kilometers from Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the South direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Cantón Génova.
#1 Where is Cantón Génova? How to go? Map
How to get to the town of Cantón Génova 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 Cantón Génova.
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#2 The population of Cantón Génova (Chiapas) is 119 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 57 | 62 | 119 |
| 2010 | 43 | 60 | 103 |
| 2005 | 60 | 76 | 136 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.6 | 8.33 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas: | 0.84% | 0.00% |
| Illiterate population: | 6.72% | 14.56% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 5.04% | 8.33% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 1.68% | 23.26% |
| Schooling level: | 7.21 | 3.73 |
| Schooling level (men): | 6.83 | 4.30 |
| Schooling level (women): | 7.65 | 3.04 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 5.88% | 9.71% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 1.68% | 4.85% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 63.03% | 33.98% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 72.58% | 50.00% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 52.63% | 11.63% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 25 | 28 |
| Homes with electricity: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Homes with piped water: | 96.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 84.00% | 87.50% |
| Homes with a radio: | 40.00% | 75.00% |
| Homes with a television: | 88.00% | 83.33% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 32.00% | 20.83% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 8.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a car: | 20.00% | 0.00% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 4.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 64.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with Internet: | 4.00% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Cantón Génova
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Cantón Génova, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Tapachula. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Cantón Génova.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Cantón Génova
Do you want to stay in Cantón Génova? We don't have any hotel registered in this town, but you can check in this list of the closest accommodations to Cantón Génova:- FINCA HAMBURGO: 4 km away, direction North (3 minutes by car)
- DEPARTAMENTOS Y CASAS AMUEBLADOS CON SERVICIOS DE HOTEL: 19 km away, direction West (13 minutes by car)
- HOTEL LA PIEDRA: 22 km away, direction West (16 minutes by car)
- MOTEL LA PIEDRA: 23 km away, direction West (19 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Cantón Génova
Want to know what to see in Cantón Génova if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Cantón Génova.Mountains in Cantón Génova for hiking and trails:
- Cerro Boqueron (1527 meters): 5.5 km walk (83 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Altavista (1883 meters): 7.9 km walk (113 minutes), heading North.
- Cerro Pajarito (1891 meters): 7.5 km walk (94 minutes), heading Northeast.
- San Pedro (2074 meters): 8.2 km walk (114 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Génova (185 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northwest (1 minutes by car)
- El Retorno (8 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southeast (2 minutes by car)
- La Cabaña (22 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southeast (2 minutes by car)
- Morelia (14 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southeast (2 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Cantón Génova (Chiapas)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Cantón Génova 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 Cantón Génova there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 8 | 9 | 17 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 34 | 41 | 75 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 6 | 5 | 11 |
#7 Pictures of Cantón Génova
In order for you to enjoy nature around Cantón Génova, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Cantón Génova, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#8 The Postal Code of Cantón Génova (Chiapas) is 30800
Do you want to know the Postal Code of Cantón Génova 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: 30800. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Cantón Génova ("30") 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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>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Tapachula
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