Chimalhuacán (Cab.)

The most complete information about the city of Chimalhuacán (Cab.) (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.

Did you know that this town in Estado de México has 703,215 inhabitants?

Its former name was Santa María Chimalhuacán (Cab.).

The town of Chimalhuacán (Cab.) belongs to the municipality of Chimalhuacán (State of Estado de México). There are 703,215 inhabitants and it is 2,257 meters altitude. The Magical Town of San Martín de las Pirámides is 77 minutes away by car (51 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #1 in terms of number of inhabitants.

The locality was formerly known as Santa María Chimalhuacán (Cab.), but changed its name a few years ago. This town decided to change its name in the year 2010.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Chimalhuacán (Cab.), 35% of the population over 12 years is single and 51% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.

#1 Where is Chimalhuacán (Cab.)? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Chimalhuacán (Cab.) in Estado de México? 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 Chimalhuacán (Cab.).

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#2 The population of Chimalhuacán (Cab.) (Estado de México) is 703,215 inhabitants

Population data in Chimalhuacán (Cab.)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020359601343614703215
2010311133301250612383
2005266330257893524223
Evolution of the population in Chimalhuacán (Cab.): Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Chimalhuacán (Cab.):
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.012.05
Population coming from outside the State of Estado de México:33.71%44.66%
Illiterate population:2.27%3.03%
Illiterate population (men):0.79%2.05%
Illiterate population (women):1.48%3.98%
Schooling level:9.138.04
Schooling level (men):9.248.20
Schooling level (women):9.037.89
Indigenous culture data in Chimalhuacán (Cab.):
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:7.99%9.13%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:2.84%3.31%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.04%0.02%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Chimalhuacán (Cab.), compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Estado de México, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Chimalhuacán (Cab.):
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:47.83%37.77%
Employed population over 12 years (men):58.16%52.11%
Employed population over 12 years (women):37.95%23.89%
Number of inhabited private housings:180,284162,124
Homes with electricity:99.54%98.95%
Homes with piped water:98.01%89.71%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:98.66%99.00%
Homes with a radio:74.94%83.62%
Homes with a television:93.80%95.83%
Homes with a refrigerator:82.60%72.40%
Homes with a washing machine:67.83%59.53%
Homes with a car:26.81%24.78%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:27.07%16.66%
Homes with landline telephone:45.15%42.46%
Homes with cell phones:86.04%58.98%
Homes with Internet:50.95%9.98%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Chimalhuacán (Cab.) (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Estado de México, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Chimalhuacán (Cab.)

With the satellite map of Chimalhuacán (Cab.) 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 Chimalhuacán. Get free live access to satellite views of 2025 of Chimalhuacán (Cab.).



#4 What to do in Chimalhuacán (Cab.)

A weekend in Chimalhuacán (Cab.) and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Chimalhuacán (Cab.) and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Las mejores montes de Chimalhuacán (Cab.) para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Chimalhuachi (2524 meters): 3.2 km walk (55 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Xolcuango (2452 meters): 8.3 km walk (173 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • El Pino (2728 meters): 11.4 km walk (156 minutes), heading South.
  • Mesa Larga (2533 meters): 9.4 km walk (152 minutes), heading Southeast.
Magical Towns to visit when in Chimalhuacán (Cab.):Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Chimalhuacán (Cab.)?:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#5 Population pyramid of Chimalhuacán (Cab.) (Estado de México)

In Chimalhuacán (Cab.) 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 Chimalhuacán (Cab.), 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 Chimalhuacán (Cab.) (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)36,91738,41975,336
Youth (6-14 years)57,37058,826116,196
Adults (15-59 years)234,118218,544452,662
Elderly (60+ years)31,19627,82559,021

#6 Pictures of Chimalhuacán (Cab.)

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#13 Other towns in the Municipality of Chimalhuacán

  1. Colonia Diecisiete de Marzo (436 inhabitants)
  2. La Pista de los Corredores (14 inhabitants)
  3. Pista Aérea (- inhabitants)
  4. Zapotla (972 inhabitants)
  5. Chimalhuacán (Cab.) (703215 inhabitants)
  6. Tlatel San Juan (- inhabitants)
  7. Xochiaca Parte Alta (556 inhabitants)
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