Chamela
Maps, pictures and statistics of Chamela, a beautiful small village of 175 inhabitants of the State of Jalisco
The town of Chamela belongs to the municipality of La Huerta (State of Jalisco). There are 175 inhabitants and it is 7 meters altitude. It's a beach town: the beach of Playa La Virgen is 2 km away. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #27 of the ranking.
Data: In Chamela, there is a percentage of 1% of indigenous population and 96% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Chamela? They are at the bottom of this page.
Do you want to locate the town of Chamela? You can find it at 45.4 kilometers, in direction West, from the town of La Huerta, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Chamela through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.
#1 Where is Chamela? How to go? Map
Location map of Chamela in Jalisco: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Chamela, which is marked with the following symbol 
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#2 The population of Chamela (Jalisco) is 175 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 87 | 88 | 175 |
| 2010 | 70 | 73 | 143 |
| 2005 | 71 | 68 | 139 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.62 | 2.74 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Jalisco: | 25.14% | 12.59% |
| Illiterate population: | 0.57% | 2.80% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 0.00% | 2.74% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 0.57% | 2.86% |
| Schooling level: | 7.33 | 5.83 |
| Schooling level (men): | 7.6 | 6.38 |
| Schooling level (women): | 7.02 | 5.18 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 1.14% | 0.00% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 0.57% | 0.00% |
| 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 La Huerta (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 52.57% | 32.17% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 70.45% | 53.42% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 34.48% | 10.00% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 50 | 34 |
| Homes with electricity: | 100.00% | 87.88% |
| Homes with piped water: | 100.00% | 12.12% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 98.00% | 87.88% |
| Homes with a radio: | 48.00% | 63.64% |
| Homes with a television: | 84.00% | 84.85% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 100.00% | 72.73% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 86.00% | 54.55% |
| Homes with a car: | 56.00% | 54.55% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 10.00% | 15.15% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 96.00% | 51.52% |
| Homes with Internet: | 18.00% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Chamela
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Chamela, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of La Huerta. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Chamela.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Chamela
Many people want to stay in the town of Chamela 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:- HOTEL PARAISO COSTA ALEGRE: 11 km away, direction Northwest (8 minutes by car)
- CABAÑAS NAOMI: 14 km away, direction Northwest (11 minutes by car)
- HOTEL CASA MEDITERRANEO: 12 km away, direction Northwest (10 minutes by car)
- HOTEL HANCIENDA DEL MAR: 11 km away, direction Northwest (9 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Chamela
Want to know what to see in Chamela if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Chamela.The best beaches in Chamela to enjoy water sports:
- Playa La Virgen: A 2 km walk (20 minutes) or 4 minutes by car, heading Southwest.
- Playas Las Rosadas: A 4 km walk (32 minutes) or 6 minutes by car, heading Northwest.
- Playa Las Truchas: A 6 km walk (42 minutes) or 6 minutes by car, heading Southeast.
- Playa Cocinas: A 6 km walk (51 minutes) or 9 minutes by car, heading Northwest.
- Cerro Tambora (170 meters): 2.1 km walk (29 minutes), heading South.
- Cerro el Colorado (375 meters): 11.1 km walk (222 minutes), heading Southeast.
- Cerro Alto (408 meters): 14.0 km walk (270 minutes), heading East.
- San Mateo (818 inhabitants): Located 8 km to the North (8 minutes by car)
- Juan Pérez (7 inhabitants): Located 10 km to the North (12 minutes by car)
- Juan Gil Preciado (393 inhabitants): Located 12 km to the North (16 minutes by car)
- Ejido la Fortuna (248 inhabitants): Located 13 km to the Northwest (15 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Chamela (Jalisco)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Chamela 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 Chamela there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 20 | 11 | 31 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 42 | 58 | 100 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 10 | 6 | 16 |
#7 Pictures of Chamela
In order for you to enjoy nature around Chamela, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Chamela, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#8 The Postal Code of Chamela (Jalisco) is 48854
Do you want to know the Postal Code of Chamela 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: 48854. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Chamela ("48") correspond to the State of Jalisco, 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.
#9 Vote for Chamela as the most beautiful town in Mexico
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#10 Schools in Chamela
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of La Huerta
#11 Other towns in the Municipality of La Huerta
- Arroyo Seco (327 inhabitants)
- Casa Maya Oriente (- inhabitants)
- Chamela (175 inhabitants)
- Cordovanes (1 inhabitants)
- Cuatro Vientos (16 inhabitants)
- El Pochote (- inhabitants)
- Emiliano Zapata (1352 inhabitants)
- Empaques SANDIMEX (- inhabitants)
- José María Morelos (1 inhabitants)
- La Concepción (La Concha) (1485 inhabitants)
- La Escondida (- inhabitants)
- Los Metates (9 inhabitants)
- Playa Mezcales (La Enrramada) (8 inhabitants)
- Quinta el Milagro (3 inhabitants)
- San Rafael (3 inhabitants)