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El Refugio (Chiapas)

We have collected many facts about the tiny town of El Refugio, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.

So you will learn about this incredible town of 8 inhabitants of Chiapas.

The town of El Refugio (Chiapas) belongs to the municipality of Ocosingo. There are 8 inhabitants and it is 929 meters altitude. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #873 of the ranking.

In 2020, the authorities declared it uninhabited.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Do you want to locate the town of El Refugio? You can find it at 16.5 kilometers, in direction Northeast, from the town of Ocosingo, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of El Refugio through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is El Refugio? How to go? Map

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

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#2 The population of El Refugio (Chiapas) is 8 inhabitants

Population data in El Refugio (Chiapas)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2010	3	5	8
2005	3	4	7

Evolution of the population in El Refugio: Total   Men   Women

According to the 2010 official census, in the town there were 5 males and 3 females. The female/male ratio is 0.600, and the birth rate is 6.50 children per woman. Of the total population, 0.00% comes from outside the State of Chiapas. 25.00% of the population is illiterate (20.00% of men and 33.33% of women). The education level is 3.25 (4.20 in men and 1.67 in women).

Indigenous culture in El Refugio
100.00% of the population is indigenous, and 50.00% of the inhabitants speak one of the indigenous languages. 0.00% of the population speaks one of the indigineous languages, but not Spanish.

Unemployment and the economy in El Refugio
50.00% of the inhabitants (more than 12 years) are economically active (80.00% of the men, and 0.00% of the women).

Housing and infrastructure in El Refugio
In El Refugio there are 3 housings. 100.00% of the housings have electricity, 0.00% have piped water, 100.00% have toilet or restroom, 100.00% have a radio receiver, 100.00% a television, 100.00% a fridge, 66.67% a washing-machine, 33.33% a car or a van, 0.00% a personal computer, 33.33% a landline telephone, 0.00% mobile phone, and 0.00% Internet access.

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#3 Satellite photo of El Refugio

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

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near El Refugio

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

• HOSPEDAJE ESPINOSA: 19 km away, direction Southwest (15 minutes by car)
• HOTEL ALTAMIRANO: 18 km away, direction Southwest (13 minutes by car)
• RESTAURANTE CULEBRO: 18 km away, direction Southwest (13 minutes by car)
• HOSPEDAJE BETY: 19 km away, direction Southwest (14 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in El Refugio

Want to know what to see in El Refugio if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy El Refugio.
Mountains in El Refugio for hiking and trails:

• Astagíate (1134 meters): 8.8 km walk (110 minutes), heading West.
• Cerro Santo (1078 meters): 10.7 km walk (164 minutes), heading Northwest.
• Cerro Santo Ton (1773 meters): 15.7 km walk (205 minutes), heading Northeast.
• Cerro Paraíso (1641 meters): 17.9 km walk (233 minutes), heading Northeast.

Other towns near El Refugio:

• Javier López Moreno (60 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northwest (1 minutes by car)
• San Pedro (150 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northeast (1 minutes by car)
• Las Perlitas Uno (9 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the North (1 minutes by car)
• Chatumalito (8 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northeast (1 minutes by car)
• El Carmen (20 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the West (2 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 El Refugio (Chiapas)

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

#7 Pictures of El Refugio

In order for you to enjoy nature around El Refugio, 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 Refugio, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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