Chicoasén (Chiapas)

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The town of Chicoasén (Chiapas) belongs to the municipality of Chicoasén. There are 3,947 inhabitants and it is 227 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Copainalá is 29 minutes away by car (26 km). It is the most populated town in the position #1 of the whole municipality.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Chicoasén, 31% of the population over 12 years is single and 15% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.

#1 Where is Chicoasén? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Chicoasén 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 Chicoasén.

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#2 The population of Chicoasén (Chiapas) is 3,947 inhabitants

Population data in Chicoasén (Chiapas)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020197919683947
2010168716563343
2005171916273346
Evolution of the population in Chicoasén: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Chicoasén:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.314.71
Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas:3.90%4.67%
Illiterate population:7.68%8.50%
Illiterate population (men):2.33%4.71%
Illiterate population (women):5.35%12.21%
Schooling level:7.696.58
Schooling level (men):8.277.18
Schooling level (women):7.156.02
Indigenous culture data in Chicoasén:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:2.25%1.11%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.73%0.36%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.05%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Chicoasén, 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 Chicoasén:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:30.35%30.69%
Employed population over 12 years (men):42.12%51.03%
Employed population over 12 years (women):18.65%10.73%
Number of inhabited private housings:1,0831,045
Homes with electricity:99.17%98.50%
Homes with piped water:98.06%97.34%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:97.14%94.33%
Homes with a radio:38.69%52.43%
Homes with a television:87.44%88.89%
Homes with a refrigerator:84.76%76.16%
Homes with a washing machine:53.83%42.59%
Homes with a car:11.91%10.42%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:9.05%7.18%
Homes with landline telephone:1.85%16.20%
Homes with cell phones:81.16%61.34%
Homes with Internet:14.87%2.66%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Chicoasén (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 Chicoasén

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



#4 What to do in Chicoasén

A weekend in Chicoasén and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Chicoasén and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Mountains in Chicoasén for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro Bombana (1070 meters): 3.9 km walk (67 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro La Sombra (1652 meters): 6.5 km walk (121 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro Tres Marías (1528 meters): 7.7 km walk (113 minutes), heading West.
  • Cerro Colorado (1258 meters): 7.8 km walk (137 minutes), heading Southeast.
Magical Towns to visit when in Chicoasén:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Chicoasén?:
  • Vistahermosa (49 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southwest (3 minutes by car)
  • Santa Ana (70 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Northeast (5 minutes by car)
  • Osumacinta (1989 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Southeast (6 minutes by car)
  • El Carrizal (57 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the Southwest (10 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 Chicoasén (Chiapas)

In Chicoasén 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 Chicoasén, 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 Chicoasén (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)229236465
Youth (6-14 years)324395719
Adults (15-59 years)1,2211,1272,348
Elderly (60+ years)205210415

#6 Pictures of Chicoasén

In order for you to enjoy nature around Chicoasén, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Chicoasén, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.

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#7 The Postal Code of Chicoasén (Chiapas) is 29640

Are you going to send a letter to Chicoasén? Do you have a friend in Chicoasén and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Chicoasén consists of the following 5 digits: 29640. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Chicoasén ("29") correspond to the state code of Chiapas, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.

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  5. El Salvador (2 inhabitants)
  6. El Sauz (53 inhabitants)
  7. El Zapote (- inhabitants)
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  9. La Represa (196 inhabitants)
  10. Las Pilas (313 inhabitants)
  11. Agua Zarca (25 inhabitants)
  12. Oseas Hernández Collazo [Oseas Hernández Collazo (2 inhabitants)
  13. Santa Ana (70 inhabitants)
  14. Santo Domingo (10 inhabitants)
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