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Chanjul

Maps, pictures and statistics of Chanjul, a beautiful small village of 31 inhabitants of the State of Chiapas

The town of Chanjul belongs to the municipality of Motozintla (State of Chiapas). There are 31 inhabitants and it is 1,227 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #217 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Chanjul, 10% of the inhabitants are catholic and 17% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

The town of Chanjul is located at 21.2 kilometers from Motozintla de Mendoza, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the North direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Chanjul.

#1 Where is Chanjul? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Chanjul 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 Chanjul.

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#2 The population of Chanjul (Chiapas) is 31 inhabitants

Population data in Chanjul

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020	17	14	31
2010	20	23	43
2005	17	16	33

Evolution of the population in Chanjul: Total   Men   Women

Other demographic data in Chanjul:

	2020	2010
Fertility rate (children per woman):	3	8.70
Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas:	0.00%	0.00%
Illiterate population:	12.90%	16.28%
Illiterate population (men):	9.68%	8.70%
Illiterate population (women):	3.23%	25.00%
Schooling level:	5.45	3.42
Schooling level (men):	4.64	3.83
Schooling level (women):	6.27	3

Indigenous culture data in Chanjul:

	2020	2010
Percentage of indigenous population:	0.00%	0.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:	0.00%	0.00%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:	0.00%	0.00%

Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Chanjul, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Chiapas, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Chanjul:

	2020	2010
Employed population over 12 years:	67.74%	34.88%
Employed population over 12 years (men):	71.43%	47.83%
Employed population over 12 years (women):	64.71%	20.00%
Number of inhabited private housings:	6	6
Homes with electricity:	100.00%	100.00%
Homes with piped water:	100.00%	100.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:	100.00%	50.00%
Homes with a radio:	100.00%	50.00%
Homes with a television:	66.67%	100.00%
Homes with a refrigerator:	100.00%	33.33%
Homes with a washing machine:	16.67%	0.00%
Homes with a car:	0.00%	0.00%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:	0.00%	0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:	0.00%	0.00%
Homes with cell phones:	33.33%	0.00%
Homes with Internet:	0.00%	0.00%

Comparison of percentages of single persons in Chanjul (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 Chanjul

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Chanjul, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Motozintla. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Chanjul.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Chanjul

Do you want to stay in Chanjul? We don't have any hotel registered in this town, but you can check in this list of the closest accommodations to Chanjul:

• FINCA HAMBURGO: 6 km away, direction West (5 minutes by car)
• DEPARTAMENTOS Y CASAS AMUEBLADOS CON SERVICIOS DE HOTEL: 22 km away, direction West (18 minutes by car)
• HOTEL LA PIEDRA: 28 km away, direction West (20 minutes by car)
• MOTEL LA PIEDRA: 31 km away, direction West (21 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in Chanjul

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Chanjul? The list of the best places to visit in Chanjul and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de Chanjul para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:

• Cerro Boqueron (1527 meters): 1.2 km walk (18 minutes), heading North.
• San Pedro (2074 meters): 2.9 km walk (43 minutes), heading North.
• Cerro Pajarito (1891 meters): 2.8 km walk (35 minutes), heading Northwest.
• Altavista (1883 meters): 2.9 km walk (38 minutes), heading Northwest.

Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Chanjul?:

• La Chiquis (23 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northeast (2 minutes by car)
• San Ramón (65 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northeast (2 minutes by car)
• Nueva Esperanza (119 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northwest (2 minutes by car)
• Fracción San Ramón (25 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northeast (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 Chanjul (Chiapas)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Chanjul 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 Chanjul there is a generational replacement.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Chanjul (inhabitants year 2020)

Age range	Number of women	Number of men	Total population
Infants (0-5 years)	1	2	3
Youth (6-14 years)	5	1	6
Adults (15-59 years)	9	9	18
Elderly (60+ years)	2	2	4

#7 Pictures of Chanjul

In order for you to enjoy nature around Chanjul, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Chanjul, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#8 The Postal Code of Chanjul (Chiapas) is 30916

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Chanjul 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: 30916. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Chanjul ("30") 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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