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Chinacates (Durango)

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

So you will learn about this incredible town of 28 inhabitants of Durango.

The town of Chinacates (Durango) belongs to the municipality of Mezquital. There are 28 inhabitants and it is 1,119 meters altitude.

The Mexican authorities declared this village as uninhabited in 2010.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Chinacates, 71% 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.

#1 Where is Chinacates? How to go? Map

Online map of Chinacates in Durango, with an interactive cartography with which you can see closely the town, centered on

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#2 The population of Chinacates (Durango) is 28 inhabitants

Population data in Chinacates (Durango)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020	13	15	28

Evolution of the population in Chinacates: Total   Men   Women

Other demographic data in Chinacates:

	2020	2010
Fertility rate (children per woman):	3.63	-
Population coming from outside the State of Durango:	0.00%	-%
Illiterate population:	7.14%	-%
Illiterate population (men):	3.57%	-%
Illiterate population (women):	3.57%	-%
Schooling level:	6.09	-
Schooling level (men):	5	-
Schooling level (women):	7	-

Indigenous culture data in Chinacates:

	2020	2010
Percentage of indigenous population:	100.00%	-%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:	85.71%	-%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:	0.00%	-%

Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Chinacates, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Durango, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Chinacates:

	2020	2010
Employed population over 12 years:	10.71%	-%
Employed population over 12 years (men):	13.33%	-%
Employed population over 12 years (women):	7.69%	-%
Number of inhabited private housings:	5	-
Homes with electricity:	20.00%	-%
Homes with piped water:	0.00%	-%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:	0.00%	-%
Homes with a radio:	20.00%	-%
Homes with a television:	0.00%	-%
Homes with a refrigerator:	0.00%	-%
Homes with a washing machine:	0.00%	-%
Homes with a car:	0.00%	-%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:	0.00%	-%
Homes with landline telephone:	0.00%	-%
Homes with cell phones:	0.00%	-%
Homes with Internet:	0.00%	-%

Comparison of percentages of single persons in Chinacates (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Durango, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Chinacates

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Chinacates, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Mezquital. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Chinacates.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Chinacates

Many people want to stay in the town of Chinacates 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:

• CASA DE ASISTENCIA: 71 km away, direction South (51 minutes by car)
• CUARTOS DE RENTA: 86 km away, direction South (64 minutes by car)
• SILVINO ROJO MADERA: 87 km away, direction South (61 minutes by car)
• HOTEL AZUL: 91 km away, direction South (76 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in Chinacates

A weekend in Chinacates and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Chinacates and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Mountains in Chinacates for hiking and trails:

• Cerro Colmenas (1857 meters): 5.0 km walk (62 minutes), heading Northwest.
• Cerro El Quemado (1741 meters): 9.2 km walk (173 minutes), heading Northwest.
• Cerro El Diablo (2150 meters): 15.4 km walk (226 minutes), heading North.
• Cerro Cabezas (2306 meters): 19.2 km walk (329 minutes), heading North.

Other towns near Chinacates:

• Agua Seca (7 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southeast (2 minutes by car)
• Agua Verde (137 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northeast (3 minutes by car)
• Picachos Dos (46 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the North (3 minutes by car)
• Tierras Azules (11 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the West (4 minutes by car)

This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

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