Chacamax (Chiapas)

Maps, pictures and statistics of Chacamax, a beautiful medium-sized town of 339 inhabitants of the State of Chiapas

The town of Chacamax (Chiapas) belongs to the municipality of Palenque. There are 339 inhabitants and it is 59 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Palenque is 53 minutes away by car (48 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #71 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Chacamax, 25% of individuals have completed secondary education and 1% of households have a personal computer, laptop or tablet. More interesting data at the bottom of this page.

Do you want to locate the town of Chacamax? You can find it at 28.2 kilometers, in direction East, from the town of Palenque, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Chacamax through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Chacamax? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Chacamax 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 Chacamax.

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#2 The population of Chacamax (Chiapas) is 339 inhabitants

Population data in Chacamax (Chiapas)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020163176339
2010148161309
2005154155309
Evolution of the population in Chacamax: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Chacamax:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):3.567.45
Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas:13.57%4.21%
Illiterate population:7.96%12.62%
Illiterate population (men):2.06%7.45%
Illiterate population (women):5.90%18.24%
Schooling level:6.244.89
Schooling level (men):6.255.12
Schooling level (women):6.234.62
Indigenous culture data in Chacamax:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:11.21%10.68%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:5.90%4.85%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.29%1.29%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Chacamax, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Chiapas, and in the country as a whole.

Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Palenque (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.

Unemployment, economy and housing data in Chacamax:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:50.15%32.69%
Employed population over 12 years (men):65.34%60.87%
Employed population over 12 years (women):33.74%2.03%
Number of inhabited private housings:9780
Homes with electricity:98.97%97.14%
Homes with piped water:98.97%94.29%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:98.97%88.57%
Homes with a radio:42.27%62.86%
Homes with a television:80.41%90.00%
Homes with a refrigerator:85.57%81.43%
Homes with a washing machine:49.48%44.29%
Homes with a car:10.31%11.43%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:1.03%2.86%
Homes with landline telephone:13.40%30.00%
Homes with cell phones:71.13%17.14%
Homes with Internet:0.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Chacamax (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 Chacamax

With the satellite map of Chacamax 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 Palenque. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Chacamax.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Chacamax

Many people want to stay in the town of Chacamax itself, but unfortunately there are no hotels in the village yet. Don't worry, we have created this list of the closest accommodations, so you can ask if they have rooms available:

#5 What to do in Chacamax

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Chacamax? The list of the best places to visit in Chacamax and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de Chacamax para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • La Vaca (404 meters): 11.7 km walk (219 minutes), heading South.
Magical Towns near Chacamax to discover the Mexican culture:
  • Palenque (Chiapas): Don't miss "Zona Arqueologica", 53 km, heading West (48 minutes by car)
Other towns near Chacamax:
  • El Recreo (6 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the West (3 minutes by car)
  • La Providencia (8 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northwest (3 minutes by car)
  • Estación Chacamax (63 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the East (4 minutes by car)
  • El Carmen (6 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the North (3 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 Chacamax (Chiapas)

In Chacamax 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 Chacamax, 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.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Chacamax (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)172340
Youth (6-14 years)313061
Adults (15-59 years)91102193
Elderly (60+ years)242145

#7 Pictures of Chacamax

Would you like to see what this town looks like and enjoy landscape pictures of Chacamax? We have located on the Internet several beautiful images of places and locations nearby, so you can see the beauty of this Mexican town. Some are artistic pictures and others are simply panoramic pictures taken by amateurs and friends who simply like Chacamax.

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#8 The Postal Code of Chacamax (Chiapas) is 29960

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Chacamax 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: 29960. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Chacamax ("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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#11 Other towns in the Municipality of Palenque

  1. 30 de Marzo (131 inhabitants)
  2. Los Girasoles (17 inhabitants)
  3. Dos Arbolitos (10 inhabitants)
  4. El Naranjo (41 inhabitants)
  5. El Pirata (- inhabitants)
  6. El Sacrificio (- inhabitants)
  7. El Sacrificio (3 inhabitants)
  8. La Aldea (- inhabitants)
  9. La Hacienda (2 inhabitants)
  10. La Primavera (- inhabitants)
  11. La Protegida (- inhabitants)
  12. Lo Veremos (3 inhabitants)
  13. San Mateo (104 inhabitants)
  14. Venustiano Carranza 2da. Sección (82 inhabitants)
  15. Vista Alegre (- inhabitants)