El Jordán (Chiapas)

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The town of El Jordán (Chiapas) belongs to the municipality of Ocosingo. There are 21 inhabitants and it is 521 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #703 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In El Jordán, 86% of the inhabitants are catholic and 14% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

The town of El Jordán is located at 46.3 kilometers from Ocosingo, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the East direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of El Jordán.

#1 Where is El Jordán? How to go? Map

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

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#2 The population of El Jordán (Chiapas) is 21 inhabitants

Population data in El Jordán (Chiapas)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
202012921
201010414
200511
Evolution of the population in El Jordán: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in El Jordán:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.60.00
Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas:0.00%0.00%
Illiterate population:9.52%7.14%
Illiterate population (men):0.00%0.00%
Illiterate population (women):9.52%10.00%
Schooling level:7.077.33
Schooling level (men):8.59
Schooling level (women):66.50
Indigenous culture data in El Jordán:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:100.00%100.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:61.90%35.71%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of El Jordán, 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 El Jordán:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:47.62%57.14%
Employed population over 12 years (men):66.67%75.00%
Employed population over 12 years (women):33.33%50.00%
Number of inhabited private housings:73
Homes with electricity:100.00%100.00%
Homes with piped water:28.57%0.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:85.71%100.00%
Homes with a radio:14.29%33.33%
Homes with a television:100.00%66.67%
Homes with a refrigerator:71.43%66.67%
Homes with a washing machine:14.29%0.00%
Homes with a car:28.57%66.67%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:0.00%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:0.00%33.33%
Homes with cell phones:57.14%0.00%
Homes with Internet:57.14%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in El Jordán (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 El Jordán

With the satellite map of El Jordán 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 Ocosingo. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of El Jordán.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near El Jordán

It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of El Jordán, but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to El Jordán so you can contact them:

#5 What to do in El Jordán

Want to know what to see in El Jordán if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy El Jordán.
Las mejores montes de El Jordán para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro Bateaton (1354 meters): 6.9 km walk (115 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro Sakchen (Cueva Blanca) (1609 meters): 8.3 km walk (162 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro Comti (1365 meters): 10.8 km walk (223 minutes), heading West.
  • Cerro La Estrella (1109 meters): 18.9 km walk (333 minutes), heading Northwest.
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of El Jordán?:
  • Nuevo San Jacinto (475 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southwest (1 minutes by car)
  • Jerusalén (12 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southwest (1 minutes by car)
  • Dolores (22 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the South (1 minutes by car)
  • Margarita (14 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southwest (2 minutes by car)
This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Pictures of El Jordán

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

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#8 Other towns in the Municipality of Ocosingo

  1. Angus (12 inhabitants)
  2. Belén (4 inhabitants)
  3. Carmen Patate Nuevo (256 inhabitants)
  4. El Retén (8 inhabitants)
  5. El Sibal (1791 inhabitants)
  6. Guadalupe (39 inhabitants)
  7. Fracción La Frontera (- inhabitants)
  8. Las Vegas (5 inhabitants)
  9. Los Laureles (14 inhabitants)
  10. Monte Azul (63 inhabitants)
  11. Nuevo Horizonte (76 inhabitants)
  12. Nuevo Rosario (172 inhabitants)
  13. Palmares (- inhabitants)
  14. San Isidro el Piñal (8 inhabitants)
  15. San José la Soledad (24 inhabitants)