Chacalmata
Maps, pictures and statistics of Chacalmata, a beautiful small village of 145 inhabitants of the State of Oaxaca
The town of Chacalmata belongs to the municipality of Santa María Huatulco (State of Oaxaca). There are 145 inhabitants and it is 240 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Mazunte is 56 minutes away by car (56 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #34 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In Chacalmata, 38% of the population over 12 years is single and 8% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.
The town of Chacalmata is located at 2.5 kilometers from Crucecita, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Southesast direction. In addition, it is located at 21.1 kilometers from Santa María Huatulco, which is the capital of the municipality, in the Southwest direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Chacalmata.
#1 Where is Chacalmata? How to go? Map
What is the route to get to Chacalmata (Oaxaca)? 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 Chacalmata (Oaxaca) is 145 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 66 | 79 | 145 |
| 2010 | 59 | 58 | 117 |
| 2005 | 52 | 57 | 109 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.07 | 6.90 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Oaxaca: | 3.45% | 0.00% |
| Illiterate population: | 8.97% | 13.68% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 2.76% | 6.90% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 6.21% | 20.34% |
| Schooling level: | 6.83 | 4.75 |
| Schooling level (men): | 6.77 | 5.73 |
| Schooling level (women): | 6.89 | 3.95 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 2.07% | 23.08% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 1.38% | 5.13% |
| 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: | 55.17% | 23.08% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 63.29% | 34.48% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 45.45% | 11.86% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 48 | 39 |
| Homes with electricity: | 97.92% | 64.52% |
| Homes with piped water: | 100.00% | 90.32% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 93.75% | 93.55% |
| Homes with a radio: | 47.92% | 54.84% |
| Homes with a television: | 64.58% | 48.39% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 68.75% | 35.48% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 20.83% | 3.23% |
| Homes with a car: | 18.75% | 6.45% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 12.50% | 3.23% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 6.25% | 6.45% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 64.58% | 38.71% |
| Homes with Internet: | 8.33% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Chacalmata
With the satellite map of Chacalmata 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 Santa María Huatulco. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Chacalmata.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Chacalmata
It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of Chacalmata, but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to Chacalmata so you can contact them:- HOSPEDAJE Y RETAURANT LAS FLORES.: 3 km away, direction Southwest (3 minutes by car)
- POSADA VILLA MARIA: 4 km away, direction Southwest (3 minutes by car)
- MOTEL CUARTOS EXPRESS: 4 km away, direction Southwest (3 minutes by car)
- HOTEL POSADA CASQUITO COATULCO: 4 km away, direction Southwest (4 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Chacalmata
Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Chacalmata? The list of the best places to visit in Chacalmata and nearby locations.Mountains in Chacalmata for hiking and trails:
- Cerro Chacalmata (386 meters): 0.9 km walk (11 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Cerro Rincón (513 meters): 1.8 km walk (37 minutes), heading East.
- Cerro La Montosa (324 meters): 3.6 km walk (48 minutes), heading South.
- Cerro Huatulco (1034 meters): 4.9 km walk (64 minutes), heading West.
- Mazunte (Oaxaca): Don't miss "Punta Cometa", 56 km, heading Southwest (56 minutes by car)
- Nacimiento (173 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northwest (2 minutes by car)
- Barrio la Mina (420 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southwest (3 minutes by car)
- Barrio de la Soledad (84 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southwest (4 minutes by car)
- Santa María Huatulco (10504 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southwest (3 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Chacalmata (Oaxaca)
In Chacalmata there is a very characteristic age structure of the population, which you can see in the following population pyramid, with data from 2005. After analyzing the demographic data of Chacalmata, separated by men and women, and also by age groups, we can analyze what the future of the population in this town will be like.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 3 | 8 | 11 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 7 | 14 | 21 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 47 | 50 | 97 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 9 | 7 | 16 |
#7 Pictures of Chacalmata
In order for you to enjoy nature around Chacalmata, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Chacalmata, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#9 Schools in Chacalmata
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Santa María Huatulco
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