Emiliano Zapata (Chiapas)

The most complete information about the medium-sized town of Emiliano Zapata (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.

Did you know that this town in Chiapas has 484 inhabitants?

The town of Emiliano Zapata (Chiapas) belongs to the municipality of Chalchihuitán. There are 484 inhabitants and it is 1,348 meters altitude. The Magical Town of San Cristobal de las Casas is 47 minutes away by car (40 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #16 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Emiliano Zapata, 34% of the population over 12 years is single and 0% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.

Do you want to locate the town of Emiliano Zapata? You can find it at 3.5 kilometers, in direction West, from the town of Chiquinshulum, which has the largest population within the municipality. And with respect to Chalchihuitán, which is the capital of the municipality, it is located at Northwest, at 12.4 kilometers. To enjoy the town of Emiliano Zapata through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Emiliano Zapata? How to go? Map

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

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#2 The population of Emiliano Zapata (Chiapas) is 484 inhabitants

Population data in Emiliano Zapata (Chiapas)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020258226484
2010164138302
20058068148
Evolution of the population in Emiliano Zapata: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Emiliano Zapata:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):3.0810.87
Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas:0.21%0.00%
Illiterate population:11.98%13.91%
Illiterate population (men):2.27%10.87%
Illiterate population (women):9.71%16.46%
Schooling level:4.973.77
Schooling level (men):5.814.36
Schooling level (women):4.243.26
Indigenous culture data in Emiliano Zapata:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:100.00%100.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:80.58%80.79%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:49.59%55.30%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Emiliano Zapata, 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 Emiliano Zapata:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:36.36%23.51%
Employed population over 12 years (men):57.96%47.83%
Employed population over 12 years (women):17.44%3.05%
Number of inhabited private housings:10280
Homes with electricity:98.04%93.22%
Homes with piped water:90.20%93.22%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:68.63%94.92%
Homes with a radio:44.12%37.29%
Homes with a television:37.25%6.78%
Homes with a refrigerator:7.84%0.00%
Homes with a washing machine:0.00%1.69%
Homes with a car:12.75%0.00%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:0.00%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:0.00%0.00%
Homes with cell phones:53.92%1.69%
Homes with Internet:0.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Emiliano Zapata (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 Emiliano Zapata

With the satellite map of Emiliano Zapata 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 Chalchihuitán. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Emiliano Zapata.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Emiliano Zapata

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#5 What to do in Emiliano Zapata

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Emiliano Zapata? The list of the best places to visit in Emiliano Zapata and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de Emiliano Zapata para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Lanzahuítz (Cerro Zigurat) (2180 meters): 2.3 km walk (35 minutes), heading North.
  • Unalhuítz (2184 meters): 3.9 km walk (50 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • Zigurat (2180 meters): 4.9 km walk (95 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cotolchij (2163 meters): 9.5 km walk (135 minutes), heading South.
Magical Towns near Emiliano Zapata to discover the Mexican culture:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Emiliano Zapata?:
  • Stenlejtic (144 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southwest (3 minutes by car)
  • Macushtetic (145 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the South (4 minutes by car)
  • Meonl�m (77 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the East (5 minutes by car)
  • Majumchón (160 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the South (5 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 Emiliano Zapata (Chiapas)

In Emiliano Zapata there is a very characteristic age structure of the population, which you can see in the following population pyramid, with data from 2005. After analyzing the demographic data of Emiliano Zapata, separated by men and women, and also by age groups, we can analyze what the future of the population in this town will be like.

Population pyramid of Emiliano Zapata
Data of the age pyramid of the town Emiliano Zapata (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)514899
Youth (6-14 years)6051111
Adults (15-59 years)138117255
Elderly (60+ years)91019

#7 Pictures of Emiliano Zapata

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