Chontla (Veracruz)
The most complete information about the large village of Chontla (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.
Did you know that this town in Veracruz has 2,298 inhabitants?
The town of Chontla (Veracruz) belongs to the municipality of Chontla. There are 2,298 inhabitants and it is 267 meters altitude. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #1 of the ranking.
Data: In Chontla, there is a percentage of 13% of indigenous population and 91% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Chontla? They are at the bottom of this page.
#1 Where is Chontla? How to go? Map
Location map of Chontla in Veracruz: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Chontla, which is marked with the following symbol 
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#2 The population of Chontla (Veracruz) is 2,298 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1201 | 1097 | 2298 |
| 2010 | 1181 | 1139 | 2320 |
| 2005 | 1130 | 1078 | 2208 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.78 | 4.65 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Veracruz: | 9.97% | 9.31% |
| Illiterate population: | 7.79% | 7.07% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 2.39% | 4.65% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 5.40% | 9.40% |
| Schooling level: | 8.84 | 8.12 |
| Schooling level (men): | 9.01 | 8.54 |
| Schooling level (women): | 8.68 | 7.73 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 13.19% | 20.39% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 6.09% | 8.28% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 0.09% | 0.00% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Chontla (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 50.57% | 37.97% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 61.53% | 51.98% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 40.55% | 24.47% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 686 | 729 |
| Homes with electricity: | 98.69% | 95.80% |
| Homes with piped water: | 97.96% | 96.93% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 96.50% | 97.25% |
| Homes with a radio: | 53.64% | 71.73% |
| Homes with a television: | 87.61% | 86.91% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 87.61% | 77.87% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 60.50% | 44.10% |
| Homes with a car: | 34.55% | 32.63% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 21.72% | 19.87% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 24.05% | 36.51% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 91.25% | 31.83% |
| Homes with Internet: | 29.59% | 15.51% |
#3 Satellite photo of Chontla
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Chontla, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Chontla. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Chontla.
#4 What to do in Chontla
Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Chontla? The list of the best places to visit in Chontla and nearby locations.Las mejores montes de Chontla para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
- Cerro Mixcaltepec (384 meters): 8.4 km walk (136 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Cerro Crustepec (1314 meters): 8.9 km walk (156 minutes), heading Southeast.
- Cerro Crustepec (826 meters): 10.5 km walk (166 minutes), heading South.
- Cerro Armadillo (291 meters): 9.1 km walk (183 minutes), heading Southwest.
- La Garita (489 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the North (4 minutes by car)
- La Estrella (8 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Northwest (6 minutes by car)
- San Francisco (1655 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the West (4 minutes by car)
- Arranca Estacas (339 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the West (4 minutes by car)
#5 Population pyramid of Chontla (Veracruz)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Chontla 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 Chontla there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 99 | 107 | 206 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 162 | 174 | 336 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 681 | 586 | 1,267 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 259 | 230 | 489 |
#6 Pictures of Chontla
In order for you to enjoy nature around Chontla, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Chontla, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#7 The Postal Code of Chontla (Veracruz) is 92200
Do you want to know the Postal Code of Chontla so that you can send postal packages and letters with complete confidence that they will arrive at their destination? Write down the following 5 digits: 92200. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Chontla ("92") correspond to the State of Veracruz, and the last three identify the town itself. As a curiosity, there may be several locations in the same State with the same Post Code.
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#14 Other towns in the Municipality of Chontla
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- Charco Prieto (3 inhabitants)
- Chontla (2298 inhabitants)
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- El Aguacate (- inhabitants)
- El Alto la Providencia (2 inhabitants)
- El Jardín (4 inhabitants)
- El Limonar (14 inhabitants)
- Los Altos de Jesús (2 inhabitants)
- Magozal (533 inhabitants)
- Ochenta y Uno (5 inhabitants)
- Rancho Quemado (432 inhabitants)
- San Nicolasillo (276 inhabitants)
- Tezitlal (123 inhabitants)
- Tres Potrillos (- inhabitants)