Cueva

We have collected many facts about the medium-sized town of Cueva, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.

So you will learn about this incredible town of 442 inhabitants of Chiapas.

The town of Cueva belongs to the municipality of Tapachula (State of Chiapas). There are 442 inhabitants and it is 2,076 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #87 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Cueva, 17% of individuals have completed secondary education and 1% of households have a personal computer, laptop or tablet. More interesting data at the bottom of this page.

The town of Cueva is located at 34.2 kilometers from Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the South direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Cueva.

#1 Where is Cueva? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Cueva in Chiapas? 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 Cueva.

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#2 The population of Cueva (Chiapas) is 442 inhabitants

Population data in Cueva
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020229213442
2010165182347
2005132150282
Evolution of the population in Cueva: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Cueva:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):3.2119.23
Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas:0.00%0.00%
Illiterate population:17.87%27.38%
Illiterate population (men):7.01%19.23%
Illiterate population (women):10.86%36.36%
Schooling level:5.33.43
Schooling level (men):5.493.82
Schooling level (women):5.123.09
Indigenous culture data in Cueva:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:60.86%88.76%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:16.74%48.99%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.68%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Cueva, 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 Cueva:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:29.86%24.50%
Employed population over 12 years (men):51.64%41.76%
Employed population over 12 years (women):9.61%5.45%
Number of inhabited private housings:7561
Homes with electricity:100.00%100.00%
Homes with piped water:100.00%16.33%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:70.67%100.00%
Homes with a radio:93.33%83.67%
Homes with a television:86.67%71.43%
Homes with a refrigerator:5.33%10.20%
Homes with a washing machine:0.00%0.00%
Homes with a car:0.00%6.12%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:1.33%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:0.00%10.20%
Homes with cell phones:62.67%12.24%
Homes with Internet:0.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Cueva (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 Cueva

With the satellite map of Cueva 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 Tapachula. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Cueva.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Cueva

Many people want to stay in the town of Cueva 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 Cueva

Want to know what to see in Cueva if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Cueva.
Las mejores montes de Cueva para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Chepavilzaj (2421 meters): 1.4 km walk (21 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Tochmay (2658 meters): 1.9 km walk (24 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • Caleras (1783 meters): 4.1 km walk (58 minutes), heading South.
  • Caballete (1907 meters): 6.4 km walk (96 minutes), heading Southwest.
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Cueva?:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of Cueva (Chiapas)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Cueva 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 Cueva there is a generational replacement.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Cueva (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)343872
Youth (6-14 years)5752109
Adults (15-59 years)118100218
Elderly (60+ years)202343

#7 Pictures of Cueva

Would you like to see what this town looks like and enjoy landscape pictures of Cueva? We have located on the Internet several beautiful images of places and locations nearby, so you can see the beauty of this Mexican town. Some are artistic pictures and others are simply panoramic pictures taken by amateurs and friends who simply like Cueva.

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#8 The Postal Code of Cueva (Chiapas) is 30805

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Cueva 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: 30805. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Cueva ("30") correspond to the State of Chiapas, 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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#11 Other towns in the Municipality of Tapachula

  1. Dorados de Villa (199 inhabitants)
  2. El Manacal (799 inhabitants)
  3. El Naranjo (697 inhabitants)
  4. El Paraíso (9 inhabitants)
  5. El Sacrificio (1 inhabitants)
  6. Cantón el Tesoro (180 inhabitants)
  7. El Triunfo (10 inhabitants)
  8. El Valle (3 inhabitants)
  9. Manga de Clavo (1709 inhabitants)
  10. Margaritas (1 inhabitants)
  11. Fulda (25 inhabitants)
  12. Rancho Quemado (1 inhabitants)
  13. San Juan Chicharras (3 inhabitants)
  14. Villa de San José (Tierra Santa) (- inhabitants)
  15. Cantón Victoria (911 inhabitants)