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Caracol (Chiapas)

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All the information about this town of 43 inhabitants of the State of Chiapas

The town of Caracol (Chiapas) belongs to the municipality of Amatenango de la Frontera. There are 43 inhabitants and it is 810 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #86 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Caracol, 0% of the inhabitants are catholic and 22% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

The town of Caracol is located at 3.3 kilometers from El Pacayal, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the South direction. In addition, it is located at 16.8 kilometers from Amatenango de la Frontera, which is the capital of the municipality, in the Northwest direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Caracol.

#1 Where is Caracol? How to go? Map

Online map of Caracol (Chiapas) to be able to get to and make trips around this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in (+) or out (-) to locate the village.

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#2 The population of Caracol (Chiapas) is 43 inhabitants

Population data in Caracol (Chiapas)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020	26	17	43
2010	20	17	37
2005			11

Evolution of the population in Caracol: Total   Men   Women

Other demographic data in Caracol:

	2020	2010
Fertility rate (children per woman):	2.81	0.00
Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas:	4.65%	2.70%
Illiterate population:	2.33%	2.70%
Illiterate population (men):	0.00%	0.00%
Illiterate population (women):	2.33%	5.00%
Schooling level:	6.17	5.44
Schooling level (men):	6.9	5.33
Schooling level (women):	5.62	5.56

Indigenous culture data in Caracol:

	2020	2010
Percentage of indigenous population:	0.00%	0.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:	0.00%	0.00%
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 Caracol, 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 Caracol:

	2020	2010
Employed population over 12 years:	23.26%	27.03%
Employed population over 12 years (men):	35.29%	58.82%
Employed population over 12 years (women):	15.38%	0.00%
Number of inhabited private housings:	9	8
Homes with electricity:	88.89%	85.71%
Homes with piped water:	88.89%	85.71%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:	88.89%	71.43%
Homes with a radio:	33.33%	85.71%
Homes with a television:	44.44%	57.14%
Homes with a refrigerator:	66.67%	14.29%
Homes with a washing machine:	22.22%	14.29%
Homes with a car:	0.00%	0.00%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:	0.00%	14.29%
Homes with landline telephone:	0.00%	0.00%
Homes with cell phones:	66.67%	71.43%
Homes with Internet:	0.00%	0.00%

Comparison of percentages of single persons in Caracol (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 Caracol

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Caracol, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Amatenango de la Frontera. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Caracol.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Caracol

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

• HOTEL RODRIGUEZ: 17 km away, direction Northwest (12 minutes by car)
• RENTA DE CUARTOS: 19 km away, direction Northwest (16 minutes by car)
• HOTEL VIRY: 20 km away, direction Northwest (16 minutes by car)
• AUTO HOTEL MÉXICO: 22 km away, direction Southwest (17 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in Caracol

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

• Loma Pelada (1173 meters): 1.1 km walk (14 minutes), heading West.
• La Bandera (1432 meters): 2.4 km walk (30 minutes), heading Southwest.
• Cuchilla del Platanillo (Cumbre Oaxaqueño) (1641 meters): 4.4 km walk (57 minutes), heading East.
• Crestón del Gallo (2284 meters): 5.4 km walk (108 minutes), heading Northwest.

Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Caracol?:

• Buenos Aires (46 inhabitants): Located 0 km to the North (1 minutes by car)
• México Nuevo (115 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the East (1 minutes by car)
• Nogales (Desvío a Cercadillo) (84 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the North (1 minutes by car)
• Vado Real (86 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.

#6 Pictures of Caracol

In order for you to enjoy nature around Caracol, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Caracol, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#7 The Postal Code of Caracol (Chiapas) is 30934

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Caracol 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: 30934. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Caracol ("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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