Chamula
We have collected many facts about the large village of Chamula, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.
So you will learn about this incredible town of 4,727 inhabitants of Chiapas.
The town of Chamula belongs to the municipality of Chamula (State of Chiapas). There are 4,727 inhabitants and it is 2,270 meters altitude. The Magical Town of San Cristobal de las Casas is 14 minutes away by car (11 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #1 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In Chamula, there is a percentage of 99% of indigenous population and 65% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Chamula? They are at the bottom of this page.
#1 Where is Chamula? How to go? Map
How to get to the town of Chamula 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 Chamula.
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#2 The population of Chamula (Chiapas) is 4,727 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2602 | 2125 | 4727 |
| 2010 | 1768 | 1561 | 3329 |
| 2005 | 1541 | 1418 | 2959 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.18 | 13.77 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas: | 0.17% | 0.18% |
| Illiterate population: | 20.80% | 24.54% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 5.48% | 13.77% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 15.32% | 34.05% |
| Schooling level: | 4.53 | 3.65 |
| Schooling level (men): | 5.46 | 4.64 |
| Schooling level (women): | 3.83 | 2.87 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 99.22% | 99.64% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 85.45% | 85.88% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 23.91% | 35.93% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Chamula (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 40.36% | 33.22% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 51.25% | 46.25% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 31.48% | 21.72% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 1,174 | 1,427 |
| Homes with electricity: | 98.72% | 98.21% |
| Homes with piped water: | 96.85% | 95.01% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 87.73% | 93.60% |
| Homes with a radio: | 54.68% | 52.88% |
| Homes with a television: | 72.57% | 51.73% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 11.84% | 7.17% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 7.41% | 2.43% |
| Homes with a car: | 12.35% | 10.88% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 2.21% | 1.66% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 1.96% | 4.87% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 65.08% | 31.11% |
| Homes with Internet: | 4.00% | 0.26% |
#3 Satellite photo of Chamula
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Chamula, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Chamula. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Chamula.
#4 What to do in Chamula
A weekend in Chamula and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Chamula and surroundings to find the best destinations.Las mejores montes de Chamula para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
- Cerro Huitepec (2739 meters): 5.2 km walk (90 minutes), heading South.
- Cerro Joltoc (2578 meters): 6.1 km walk (76 minutes), heading East.
- Cerro Majomot (2260 meters): 7.5 km walk (154 minutes), heading North.
- Shucutón (2442 meters): 8.7 km walk (141 minutes), heading Northeast.
- San Cristobal de las Casas (Chiapas): Don't miss "Catedral de San Cristóbal de las Casas", 14 km, heading Southeast (11 minutes by car)
- Chiapa de Corzo (Chiapas): Don't miss "Parque Amikúu", 51 km, heading West (50 minutes by car)
- Lomho (351 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northwest (3 minutes by car)
- Bechijtic (604 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southwest (3 minutes by car)
- Centro Cruz Obispo (73 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the South (2 minutes by car)
- Nichén (749 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northeast (3 minutes by car)
#5 Population pyramid of Chamula (Chiapas)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Chamula 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 Chamula there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 357 | 348 | 705 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 533 | 488 | 1,021 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 1,530 | 1,154 | 2,684 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 182 | 135 | 317 |
#6 Pictures of Chamula
In order for you to enjoy nature around Chamula, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Chamula, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#7 The Postal Code of Chamula (Chiapas) is 29320
Do you want to know the Postal Code of Chamula 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: 29320. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Chamula ("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 Chamula
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>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Chamula
#14 Other towns in the Municipality of Chamula
- Botatulán (413 inhabitants)
- Calvario Alcoch'En (61 inhabitants)
- Ch'Ultic (319 inhabitants)
- Chiotic (1189 inhabitants)
- Epalchén (1076 inhabitants)
- Jech Tic (131 inhabitants)
- Kotolté (1225 inhabitants)
- Lomho (351 inhabitants)
- Pajaltón Bajo (1225 inhabitants)
- Romerillo (1604 inhabitants)
- Sat Vo (172 inhabitants)
- Takitetic (145 inhabitants)
- Tzajaltetic (1088 inhabitants)
- Tzojlum (Tierra Colorada) (267 inhabitants)
- Yaltem (2414 inhabitants)