Chilapa (Nayarit)

We have collected many facts about the large village of Chilapa, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.

So you will learn about this incredible town of 1,808 inhabitants of Nayarit.

The town of Chilapa (Nayarit) belongs to the municipality of Rosamorada. There are 1,808 inhabitants and it is 9 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Mexcaltitán de Uribe is 41 minutes away by car (41 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #4 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Chilapa, 31% of individuals have completed secondary education and 18% of households have a personal computer, laptop or tablet. More interesting data at the bottom of this page.

Do you want to locate the town of Chilapa? You can find it at 10.4 kilometers, in direction North, from the town of San Vicente, which has the largest population within the municipality. And with respect to Rosamorada, which is the capital of the municipality, it is located at Southesast, at 11.3 kilometers. To enjoy the town of Chilapa through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Chilapa? How to go? Map

Online map of Chilapa (Nayarit) to be able to get to and make trips around this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in (+) or out (-) to locate the village.

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#2 The population of Chilapa (Nayarit) is 1,808 inhabitants

Population data in Chilapa (Nayarit)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20208959131808
20109609931953
20059129441856
Evolution of the population in Chilapa: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Chilapa:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.947.96
Population coming from outside the State of Nayarit:8.68%9.58%
Illiterate population:6.08%6.45%
Illiterate population (men):3.48%7.96%
Illiterate population (women):2.60%4.90%
Schooling level:8.337.29
Schooling level (men):7.96.91
Schooling level (women):8.757.68
Indigenous culture data in Chilapa:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:1.11%3.28%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.66%1.59%
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 Chilapa, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Nayarit, and in the country as a whole.

Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Rosamorada (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.

Unemployment, economy and housing data in Chilapa:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:47.51%34.10%
Employed population over 12 years (men):60.35%52.77%
Employed population over 12 years (women):34.41%14.79%
Number of inhabited private housings:614783
Homes with electricity:99.51%98.25%
Homes with piped water:88.60%65.44%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:95.93%95.61%
Homes with a radio:65.96%76.67%
Homes with a television:93.49%95.09%
Homes with a refrigerator:90.23%89.65%
Homes with a washing machine:78.83%74.56%
Homes with a car:40.88%41.40%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:17.92%12.98%
Homes with landline telephone:39.25%46.32%
Homes with cell phones:77.52%47.54%
Homes with Internet:23.13%10.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Chilapa (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Nayarit, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Chilapa

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



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Chilapa

Many people want to stay in the town of Chilapa itself, but unfortunately there are no hotels in the village yet. Don't worry, we have created this list of the closest accommodations, so you can ask if they have rooms available:

#5 What to do in Chilapa

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Chilapa? The list of the best places to visit in Chilapa and nearby locations.
Mountains in Chilapa for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro La Piedra de La Cruz (21 meters): 1.0 km walk (13 minutes), heading West.
  • Cerro La Palma Cuata (113 meters): 5.0 km walk (88 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • Loma Los Parajes (70 meters): 6.9 km walk (97 minutes), heading East.
  • Cerro La Hacienda (66 meters): 7.5 km walk (132 minutes), heading Northeast.
Magical Towns to visit when in Chilapa:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Chilapa?:
  • Paso Real del Bejuco (533 inhabitants): Located 7 km to the East (7 minutes by car)
  • Las Alicias (6 inhabitants): Located 9 km to the North (11 minutes by car)
  • Los Leandros (235 inhabitants): Located 9 km to the Southeast (10 minutes by car)
  • Minitas (153 inhabitants): Located 11 km to the Northeast (13 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 Chilapa (Nayarit)

In Chilapa 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 Chilapa, 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 Chilapa (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)7668144
Youth (6-14 years)110150260
Adults (15-59 years)509482991
Elderly (60+ years)200213413

#7 Pictures of Chilapa

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

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#8 The Postal Code of Chilapa (Nayarit) is 63637

Are you going to send a letter to Chilapa? Do you have a friend in Chilapa and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Chilapa consists of the following 5 digits: 63637. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Chilapa ("63") correspond to the state code of Nayarit, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.

#9 Vote for Chilapa as the most beautiful town in Mexico

Do you like Chilapa or don't you like it very much? Now you can vote for Chilapa to let everyone know about it. Use these stars ("0" you don't like it much, "5" you like it a lot) to rate it with your opinion.

Average Rating: 4.3/5
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In the following links you can check the list of the best (and most beautiful) towns in Mexico and the State of Nayarit, by popular vote:
- The best towns in Mexico
- The most beautiful towns in Nayarit

#10 Schools in Chilapa

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#11 Other towns in the Municipality of Rosamorada

  1. Abelardo L. Rodríguez (Amapa) (216 inhabitants)
  2. Arroyo de la Caña (- inhabitants)
  3. Bonita (156 inhabitants)
  4. Crucero a Mexcaltitán (La Siesta) (6 inhabitants)
  5. El Capomal (- inhabitants)
  6. El Cuatante (1 inhabitants)
  7. Los 5 Puentes (- inhabitants)
  8. El Mil (64 inhabitants)
  9. Embarcadero El Chirimoyo (- inhabitants)
  10. Granja Camaronera Francisco Contreras (- inhabitants)
  11. La Ordeña (- inhabitants)
  12. La Placa (4 inhabitants)
  13. Los Horcones (22 inhabitants)
  14. Los Manguitos (3 inhabitants)
  15. Rancho de Ramón Ibarra (- inhabitants)