Chitik

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The town of Chitik belongs to the municipality of Chalchihuitán (State of Chiapas). There are 251 inhabitants and it is 1,546 meters altitude. The Magical Town of San Cristobal de las Casas is 64 minutes away by car (49 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #30 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Chitik, 34% of the population over 12 years is single and 0% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.

The town of Chitik is located at 5.1 kilometers from Chiquinshulum, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Southesast direction. In addition, it is located at 7.6 kilometers from Chalchihuitán, which is the capital of the municipality, in the North direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Chitik.

#1 Where is Chitik? How to go? Map

Map to know how to get to Chitik (Chiapas) by road and with geographical references of the surrounding towns. With the controls you can zoom in and out to the position of Chitik, which has the following symbol Map marker

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#2 The population of Chitik (Chiapas) is 251 inhabitants

Population data in Chitik
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020123128251
20106980149
200587100187
Evolution of the population in Chitik: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Chitik:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):1.513.75
Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas:0.00%0.00%
Illiterate population:17.93%20.13%
Illiterate population (men):6.37%13.75%
Illiterate population (women):11.55%27.54%
Schooling level:5.464.63
Schooling level (men):6.415.46
Schooling level (women):4.33.62
Indigenous culture data in Chitik:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:100.00%100.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:90.04%88.59%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:51.00%55.70%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Chitik, 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 Chitik:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:7.57%30.87%
Employed population over 12 years (men):14.84%56.25%
Employed population over 12 years (women):0.00%1.45%
Number of inhabited private housings:6938
Homes with electricity:94.20%89.19%
Homes with piped water:0.00%0.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:2.90%78.38%
Homes with a radio:28.99%67.57%
Homes with a television:40.58%21.62%
Homes with a refrigerator:1.45%0.00%
Homes with a washing machine:0.00%0.00%
Homes with a car:4.35%0.00%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:0.00%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:0.00%0.00%
Homes with cell phones:0.00%0.00%
Homes with Internet:0.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Chitik (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 Chitik

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



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Chitik

Do you want to stay in Chitik? We don't have any hotel registered in this town, but you can check in this list of the closest accommodations to Chitik:

#5 What to do in Chitik

A weekend in Chitik and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Chitik and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Mountains in Chitik for hiking and trails:
  • Zigurat (2180 meters): 2.5 km walk (33 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Lanzahuítz (Cerro Zigurat) (2180 meters): 5.7 km walk (78 minutes), heading West.
  • Cerro Jolquintuin (1431 meters): 8.1 km walk (158 minutes), heading North.
  • Bayumbáca (1581 meters): 8.1 km walk (100 minutes), heading South.
Magical Towns to visit when in Chitik:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Chitik?:
  • Canteal (100 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the East (2 minutes by car)
  • Patchentic (228 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southwest (2 minutes by car)
  • Tzalumcuctic (188 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the North (3 minutes by car)
  • Chakteal (227 inhabitants): Located 3 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.

#6 Population pyramid of Chitik (Chiapas)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Chitik by age and gender, to show you the following population pyramid of the town, from the year 2005. You can check how the percentages of children and adults are distributed, in addition to women and men. With this data you can analyze the demographic structure, and know if in Chitik there is a generational replacement.

Population pyramid of Chitik
Data of the age pyramid of the town Chitik (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)151732
Youth (6-14 years)342155
Adults (15-59 years)6783150
Elderly (60+ years)7714

#7 Pictures of Chitik

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

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#10 Other towns in the Municipality of Chalchihuitán

  1. Abanchén (45 inhabitants)
  2. Bajyalemjoh (79 inhabitants)
  3. Balunaco (452 inhabitants)
  4. Canech (572 inhabitants)
  5. Chitik (251 inhabitants)
  6. Cruztón (200 inhabitants)
  7. Jolitontic (1524 inhabitants)
  8. Jolmochil (193 inhabitants)
  9. Joveltic (471 inhabitants)
  10. Kotolchij (161 inhabitants)
  11. Lobolaltic (Tojtic) (547 inhabitants)
  12. N'Amtic (393 inhabitants)
  13. Natilhuitz (145 inhabitants)
  14. Tzacucum (987 inhabitants)
  15. Xiximtontic (449 inhabitants)