Chenalhó

Maps, pictures and statistics of Chenalhó, a beautiful large village of 4,369 inhabitants of the State of Chiapas

The town of Chenalhó belongs to the municipality of Chenalhó (State of Chiapas). There are 4,369 inhabitants and it is 1,522 meters altitude. The Magical Town of San Cristobal de las Casas is 36 minutes away by car (28 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #1 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Chenalhó, 37% of the population over 12 years is single and 2% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.

#1 Where is Chenalhó? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Chenalhó 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 Chenalhó.

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#2 The population of Chenalhó (Chiapas) is 4,369 inhabitants

Population data in Chenalhó
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020223621334369
2010160915343143
2005134613102656
Evolution of the population in Chenalhó: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Chenalhó:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.437.50
Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas:0.02%0.32%
Illiterate population:11.17%13.46%
Illiterate population (men):3.09%7.50%
Illiterate population (women):8.08%19.14%
Schooling level:7.116.13
Schooling level (men):8.017.20
Schooling level (women):6.325.14
Indigenous culture data in Chenalhó:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:95.79%95.32%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:79.77%77.09%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:17.01%17.72%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Chenalhó, 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 Chenalhó:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:24.90%28.70%
Employed population over 12 years (men):36.33%41.66%
Employed population over 12 years (women):14.00%16.35%
Number of inhabited private housings:915981
Homes with electricity:98.58%97.79%
Homes with piped water:98.91%92.43%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:94.21%96.69%
Homes with a radio:37.05%56.94%
Homes with a television:66.12%68.45%
Homes with a refrigerator:32.24%27.92%
Homes with a washing machine:14.10%11.51%
Homes with a car:12.24%11.83%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:6.45%5.05%
Homes with landline telephone:2.08%12.93%
Homes with cell phones:73.11%9.62%
Homes with Internet:1.97%1.10%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Chenalhó (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 Chenalhó

With the satellite map of Chenalhó 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 Chenalhó. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Chenalhó.



#4 What to do in Chenalhó

Want to know what to see in Chenalhó if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Chenalhó.
Las mejores montes de Chenalhó para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cotolchij (2163 meters): 3.9 km walk (59 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • Torostic (2173 meters): 3.9 km walk (72 minutes), heading East.
  • Campanachén (2298 meters): 4.8 km walk (64 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Jolvalish (Cerro Haulitz) (2514 meters): 5.7 km walk (71 minutes), heading Southeast.
Magical Towns near Chenalhó to discover the Mexican culture:Other towns near Chenalhó:
  • Jamuvil (71 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northwest (1 minutes by car)
  • Natividad (514 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northwest (2 minutes by car)
  • La Mesa (9 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the West (2 minutes by car)
  • Oximbo (147 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.

#5 Population pyramid of Chenalhó (Chiapas)

In Chenalhó 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 Chenalhó, 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.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Chenalhó (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)318349667
Youth (6-14 years)5035511,054
Adults (15-59 years)1,2781,1252,403
Elderly (60+ years)137108245

#6 Pictures of Chenalhó

Would you like to see what this town looks like and enjoy landscape pictures of Chenalhó? 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 Chenalhó.

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#7 The Postal Code of Chenalhó (Chiapas) is 29870

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Chenalhó 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: 29870. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Chenalhó ("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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