Chalchihuitán
Learn about large village of Chalchihuitán through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 1,976 inhabitants of the State of Chiapas
The town of Chalchihuitán belongs to the municipality of Chalchihuitán (State of Chiapas). There are 1,976 inhabitants and it is 1,463 meters altitude. The Magical Town of San Cristobal de las Casas is 50 minutes away by car (34 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #2 of the ranking.
Data: In Chalchihuitán, 28% of the inhabitants are catholic and 3% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.
#1 Where is Chalchihuitán? How to go? Map
How to get to the town of Chalchihuitán 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 Chalchihuitán.
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#2 The population of Chalchihuitán (Chiapas) is 1,976 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 992 | 984 | 1976 |
| 2010 | 545 | 509 | 1054 |
| 2005 | 791 | 777 | 1568 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.74 | 8.64 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas: | 0.40% | 0.00% |
| Illiterate population: | 10.32% | 14.61% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 3.04% | 8.64% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 7.29% | 20.18% |
| Schooling level: | 6.52 | 5.44 |
| Schooling level (men): | 7.19 | 6.44 |
| Schooling level (women): | 5.9 | 4.50 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 99.14% | 98.01% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 83.25% | 83.97% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 29.20% | 41.46% |
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| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 26.92% | 23.43% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 41.16% | 42.24% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 12.80% | 5.87% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 437 | 837 |
| Homes with electricity: | 91.53% | 74.66% |
| Homes with piped water: | 91.08% | 76.02% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 67.51% | 83.26% |
| Homes with a radio: | 36.84% | 41.18% |
| Homes with a television: | 49.20% | 37.56% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 23.11% | 10.86% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 3.20% | 0.45% |
| Homes with a car: | 11.90% | 7.24% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 6.64% | 2.71% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 1.83% | 6.33% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 71.62% | 17.65% |
| Homes with Internet: | 8.01% | 0.90% |
#3 Satellite photo of Chalchihuitán
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Chalchihuitán, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Chalchihuitán. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Chalchihuitán.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Chalchihuitán
It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of Chalchihuitán, but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to Chalchihuitán so you can contact them:- POSADA LA CABAÑITA: 13 km away, direction South (9 minutes by car)
- POSADA ANABEL: 10 km away, direction South (9 minutes by car)
- POSADO LOS ANGELES: 12 km away, direction South (8 minutes by car)
- HOTEL LUNA JAGUAR: 13 km away, direction South (10 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Chalchihuitán
Want to know what to see in Chalchihuitán if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Chalchihuitán.Mountains in Chalchihuitán for hiking and trails:
- Zigurat (2180 meters): 3.3 km walk (52 minutes), heading North.
- Lanzahuítz (Cerro Zigurat) (2180 meters): 5.3 km walk (81 minutes), heading Northwest.
- Bayumbáca (1581 meters): 5.5 km walk (92 minutes), heading Southeast.
- Unalhuítz (2184 meters): 7.1 km walk (147 minutes), heading Northwest.
- San Cristobal de las Casas (Chiapas): Don't miss "Centro Cultural de los Altos", 50 km, heading South (34 minutes by car)
- Vista Hermosa (124 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the North (1 minutes by car)
- Pueblo Nuevo (20 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the North (1 minutes by car)
- Cruztón (200 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southeast (1 minutes by car)
- Meonlm (77 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northwest (2 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Chalchihuitán (Chiapas)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Chalchihuitán 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 Chalchihuitán there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 159 | 186 | 345 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 246 | 257 | 503 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 558 | 507 | 1,065 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 29 | 34 | 63 |
#7 Pictures of Chalchihuitán
In order for you to enjoy nature around Chalchihuitán, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Chalchihuitán, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#8 The Postal Code of Chalchihuitán (Chiapas) is 29850
Do you want to know the Postal Code of Chalchihuitán 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: 29850. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Chalchihuitán ("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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#13 Local food places, eat out, restaurants in Chalchihuitán
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>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Chalchihuitán
#14 Other towns in the Municipality of Chalchihuitán
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- Balunaco (452 inhabitants)
- Buenavista (124 inhabitants)
- Chiquinshulum (2102 inhabitants)
- Cruz K'Ak'Anam (158 inhabitants)
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- Joltealal (1070 inhabitants)
- Kotolchij (161 inhabitants)
- Lobolaltic (Tojtic) (547 inhabitants)
- N'Amtic (393 inhabitants)
- Napitz (227 inhabitants)
- Palestina (111 inhabitants)
- Sisim (572 inhabitants)
- Tzalumcuctic (188 inhabitants)
- Vista Hermosa (124 inhabitants)