El Chinín (El Recreo)

The most complete information about the tiny town of El Chinín (El Recreo) (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.

Did you know that this town in Chiapas has 6 inhabitants?

The town of El Chinín (El Recreo) belongs to the municipality of Tecpatán (State of Chiapas). There are 6 inhabitants and it is 513 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Copainalá is 33 minutes away by car (30 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #231 of the ranking.

In 2020, the authorities declared it uninhabited.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Do you want to locate the town of El Chinín (El Recreo)? You can find it at 10.1 kilometers, in direction Southwest, from the town of , which has the largest population within the municipality. And with respect to Tecpatán, which is the capital of the municipality, it is located at East, at 24.1 kilometers. To enjoy the town of El Chinín (El Recreo) through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is El Chinín (El Recreo)? How to go? Map

Location map of El Chinín (El Recreo) in Chiapas: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in El Chinín (El Recreo), which is marked with the following symbol Map marker

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#2 The population of El Chinín (El Recreo) (Chiapas) is 6 inhabitants

Population data in El Chinín (El Recreo)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20106
Evolution of the population in El Chinín (El Recreo): Total   Men   Women
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#3 Satellite photo of El Chinín (El Recreo)

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



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near El Chinín (El Recreo)

Many people want to stay in the town of El Chinín (El Recreo) 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 El Chinín (El Recreo)

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in El Chinín (El Recreo)? The list of the best places to visit in El Chinín (El Recreo) and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de El Chinín (El Recreo) para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro Santo (834 meters): 9.1 km walk (151 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro Casa Blanca (807 meters): 11.5 km walk (229 minutes), heading East.
  • Cerro Las Palmas (947 meters): 11.3 km walk (153 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro Blanco (575 meters): 12.9 km walk (175 minutes), heading Northwest.
Magical Towns to visit when in El Chinín (El Recreo):
  • Copainalá (Chiapas): Don't miss "Fiesta de San Vicente", 33 km, heading Southeast (30 minutes by car)
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of El Chinín (El Recreo)?:
  • El Oasis (14 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southwest (2 minutes by car)
  • El Vendaval (7 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southeast (3 minutes by car)
  • Francisco I. Madero (1461 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northwest (3 minutes by car)
  • Onda Fría (67 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the East (3 minutes by car)
  • El Porvenir (668 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southwest (5 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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#7 Other towns in the Municipality of Tecpatán

  1. Buenavista (23 inhabitants)
  2. El Mirador (95 inhabitants)
  3. El Mirador (- inhabitants)
  4. El Oasis (14 inhabitants)
  5. El Porvenir (668 inhabitants)
  6. El Recuerdo (4 inhabitants)
  7. Gilberto Pérez S. (4 inhabitants)
  8. Gracias a Dios (Buenavista) (- inhabitants)
  9. Isla Zospoc (3 inhabitants)
  10. La Cascada (5 inhabitants)
  11. Nucupac (134 inhabitants)
  12. Reforma (2 inhabitants)
  13. San Isidro Cambac (- inhabitants)
  14. San Luis (182 inhabitants)
  15. Zacalapa Portaceli (4 inhabitants)