Chen Hoc

Learn about medium-sized town of Chen Hoc through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 243 inhabitants of the State of Chiapas

The town of Chen Hoc belongs to the municipality of Chenalhó (State of Chiapas). There are 243 inhabitants and it is 1,299 meters altitude. The Magical Town of San Cristobal de las Casas is 48 minutes away by car (40 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #61 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Chen Hoc, 21% of the inhabitants are catholic and 0% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

The town of Chen Hoc is located at 7.9 kilometers from Chenalhó, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Southwest direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Chen Hoc.

#1 Where is Chen Hoc? How to go? Map

What is the route to get to Chen Hoc (Chiapas)? Find out on this map the access to this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in and out to the icon Map marker

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#2 The population of Chen Hoc (Chiapas) is 243 inhabitants

Population data in Chen Hoc
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020136107243
20109284176
20057976155
Evolution of the population in Chen Hoc: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Chen Hoc:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.695.95
Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas:0.00%0.00%
Illiterate population:11.52%14.20%
Illiterate population (men):2.47%5.95%
Illiterate population (women):9.05%21.74%
Schooling level:5.524.69
Schooling level (men):6.455.74
Schooling level (women):4.623.77
Indigenous culture data in Chen Hoc:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:100.00%100.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:84.36%80.68%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:51.03%39.20%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Chen Hoc, 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 Chen Hoc:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:23.46%28.98%
Employed population over 12 years (men):49.53%51.19%
Employed population over 12 years (women):2.94%8.70%
Number of inhabited private housings:4540
Homes with electricity:100.00%94.29%
Homes with piped water:100.00%97.14%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:46.67%68.57%
Homes with a radio:17.78%31.43%
Homes with a television:42.22%14.29%
Homes with a refrigerator:4.44%2.86%
Homes with a washing machine:0.00%0.00%
Homes with a car:24.44%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:62.22%0.00%
Homes with Internet:0.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Chen Hoc (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 Chen Hoc

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



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Chen Hoc

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

#5 What to do in Chen Hoc

Want to know what to see in Chen Hoc if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Chen Hoc.
Mountains in Chen Hoc for hiking and trails:
  • Unalhuítz (2184 meters): 4.3 km walk (62 minutes), heading North.
  • Lanzahuítz (Cerro Zigurat) (2180 meters): 6.0 km walk (95 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cotolchij (2163 meters): 5.9 km walk (117 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Nenhuítz (2202 meters): 8.0 km walk (106 minutes), heading South.
Magical Towns to visit when in Chen Hoc:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Chen Hoc?:
  • Ajtic (154 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southwest (2 minutes by car)
  • Yolontzuy (16 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northwest (2 minutes by car)
  • El Tzac (67 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southeast (1 minutes by car)
  • Canvinic (153 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northwest (2 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 Chen Hoc (Chiapas)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town Chen Hoc (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)291746
Youth (6-14 years)382462
Adults (15-59 years)6461125
Elderly (60+ years)5510

#7 Pictures of Chen Hoc

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  4. Carmelita Atzam (89 inhabitants)
  5. Centro Santa Martha (104 inhabitants)
  6. Cruztón (505 inhabitants)
  7. Javaltón (357 inhabitants)
  8. K'Anteal (47 inhabitants)
  9. Kaket Ixim (97 inhabitants)
  10. Patcruz (245 inhabitants)
  11. Primera Fracción Belisario Domínguez (215 inhabitants)
  12. Santo Ton (3 inhabitants)
  13. San Pedro (137 inhabitants)
  14. Yabteclum Fracción Uno (607 inhabitants)
  15. Yaxgemel Unión (590 inhabitants)