Chalma (State of Mexico)
Learn about large village of Chalma through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 1,814 inhabitants of the State of Estado de México
The town of Chalma (State of Mexico) belongs to the municipality of Malinalco. There are 1,814 inhabitants and it is 1,650 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Malinalco is 10 minutes away by car (9 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #3 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In Chalma, 26% of individuals have completed secondary education and 18% of households have a personal computer, laptop or tablet. More interesting data at the bottom of this page.
The town of Chalma is located at 6.5 kilometers from Malinalco, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the East direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Chalma.
#1 Where is Chalma? How to go? Map
Location map of Chalma in Estado de México: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Chalma, which is marked with the following symbol 
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#2 The population of Chalma (Estado de México) is 1,814 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 927 | 887 | 1814 |
| 2010 | 960 | 867 | 1827 |
| 2005 | 889 | 812 | 1701 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.27 | 2.77 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Estado de México: | 4.85% | 7.39% |
| Illiterate population: | 2.92% | 4.38% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 1.05% | 2.77% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 1.87% | 5.83% |
| Schooling level: | 8.74 | 7.95 |
| Schooling level (men): | 9.03 | 8.36 |
| Schooling level (women): | 8.47 | 7.59 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 0.66% | 1.09% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 0.22% | 0.16% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Malinalco (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 62.68% | 38.64% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 65.61% | 52.02% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 59.87% | 26.56% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 429 | 495 |
| Homes with electricity: | 99.30% | 98.26% |
| Homes with piped water: | 97.44% | 93.03% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 93.24% | 91.29% |
| Homes with a radio: | 49.18% | 64.43% |
| Homes with a television: | 72.73% | 86.57% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 79.02% | 73.63% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 61.54% | 46.77% |
| Homes with a car: | 28.90% | 28.86% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 18.41% | 11.44% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 22.38% | 43.53% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 70.40% | 41.54% |
| Homes with Internet: | 40.79% | 8.96% |
#3 Satellite photo of Chalma
With the satellite map of Chalma 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 Malinalco. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Chalma.
#4 What to do in Chalma
Want to know what to see in Chalma if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Chalma.Las mejores montes de Chalma para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
- El Aguazarca (2159 meters): 2.1 km walk (34 minutes), heading North.
- El Tambor (2087 meters): 2.4 km walk (33 minutes), heading North.
- La Yerbabuena (2336 meters): 3.2 km walk (46 minutes), heading Southeast.
- Cerro Coauixtla (2535 meters): 3.9 km walk (48 minutes), heading Northwest.
- Malinalco (México): Don't miss "Parroquia del Divino Salvador", 10 km, heading West (9 minutes by car)
- Xochitepec (Morelos): Don't miss "El Cerrito", 52 km, heading Southeast (37 minutes by car)
- Ixtapan de la Sal (México): Don't miss "Presidencia Municipal", 53 km, heading West (42 minutes by car)
- Tonatico (México): Don't miss "Santuario de Nuestra Señora de Tonatico", 46 km, heading Southwest (38 minutes by car)
- Tepoztlán (Morelos): Don't miss "Templo y Ex Convento de la Natividad", 51 km, heading East (50 minutes by car)
- Plaza Nueva (1333 inhabitants): Located 0 km to the Southeast (0 minutes by car)
- Los Manantiales (El Río Chiquito) (1144 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southwest (2 minutes by car)
- Chalmita (1622 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the East (3 minutes by car)
- La Cañada (528 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northeast (3 minutes by car)
#5 Population pyramid of Chalma (Estado de México)
In Chalma 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 Chalma, 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) | 93 | 99 | 192 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 137 | 133 | 270 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 575 | 559 | 1,134 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 122 | 96 | 218 |
#6 Pictures of Chalma
Would you like to see what this town looks like and enjoy landscape pictures of Chalma? 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 Chalma.
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#7 The Postal Code of Chalma (Estado de México) is 52460
Do you want to know the Postal Code of Chalma 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: 52460. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Chalma ("52") correspond to the State of Estado de México, 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.
#8 Vote for Chalma as the most beautiful town in Mexico
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#11 Hotels & Accommodation in Chalma
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#13 Local food places, eat out, restaurants in Chalma
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>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Malinalco
#14 Other towns in the Municipality of Malinalco
- Amate Amarillo (266 inhabitants)
- Campos de San Martín (249 inhabitants)
- Colonia Aldama (396 inhabitants)
- Colonia Juárez (741 inhabitants)
- Ejido de Chalmita (- inhabitants)
- El Cerro Pelón (Paraje Chastzingo) (20 inhabitants)
- El Zapote (54 inhabitants)
- La Joya Redonda (79 inhabitants)
- Las Paredes (14 inhabitants)
- Los Tepehuajes (Los Tepeguajes) (57 inhabitants)
- Malinalco (8921 inhabitants)
- Palmar de Guadalupe (746 inhabitants)
- Palo Dulce (60 inhabitants)
- San Andrés Nicolás Bravo (1619 inhabitants)
- San Nicolás (943 inhabitants)