Epalchén
Learn about large village of Epalchén through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 1,076 inhabitants of the State of Chiapas
The town of Epalchén belongs to the municipality of Chamula (State of Chiapas). There are 1,076 inhabitants and it is 1,779 meters altitude. The Magical Town of San Cristobal de las Casas is 41 minutes away by car (29 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #20 of the ranking.
Data: In Epalchén, 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 Epalchén? You can find it at 11.5 kilometers, in direction South, from the town of Chamula, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Epalchén through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.
#1 Where is Epalchén? How to go? Map
How to get to the town of Epalchén 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 Epalchén.
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#2 The population of Epalchén (Chiapas) is 1,076 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 609 | 467 | 1076 |
| 2010 | 552 | 433 | 985 |
| 2005 | 494 | 460 | 954 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 1.87 | 12.93 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Illiterate population: | 13.29% | 18.48% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 4.55% | 12.93% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 8.74% | 22.83% |
| Schooling level: | 5.23 | 4.26 |
| Schooling level (men): | 5.91 | 4.88 |
| Schooling level (women): | 4.69 | 3.78 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 84.48% | 84.67% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 59.20% | 48.32% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Chamula (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 27.97% | 23.65% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 49.25% | 47.11% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 11.66% | 5.25% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 246 | 248 |
| Homes with electricity: | 98.37% | 97.63% |
| Homes with piped water: | 63.01% | 84.36% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 28.86% | 99.05% |
| Homes with a radio: | 20.33% | 53.55% |
| Homes with a television: | 32.93% | 31.28% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 2.03% | 3.79% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 0.41% | 0.47% |
| Homes with a car: | 1.22% | 2.37% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 0.41% | 0.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 0.41% | 0.00% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 30.89% | 12.80% |
| Homes with Internet: | 0.41% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Epalchén
With the satellite map of Epalchén 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 Chamula. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Epalchén.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Epalchén
Do you want to stay in Epalchén? We don't have any hotel registered in this town, but you can check in this list of the closest accommodations to Epalchén:- POSADA SAN ANDRESITO: 3 km away, direction West (2 minutes by car)
- PASADA SAN MARCOS: 3 km away, direction West (2 minutes by car)
- POSADA JARDINES DE SAN ANDRES: 4 km away, direction Southwest (3 minutes by car)
- POSADA LOS PÉREZ: 3 km away, direction West (3 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Epalchén
Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Epalchén? The list of the best places to visit in Epalchén and nearby locations.Las mejores montes de Epalchén para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
- Nenhuítz (2202 meters): 2.2 km walk (27 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Bachén (2203 meters): 4.2 km walk (61 minutes), heading Southeast.
- Cotolchij (2163 meters): 6.1 km walk (93 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Cerro Majomot (2260 meters): 8.5 km walk (104 minutes), heading Southeast.
- San Cristobal de las Casas (Chiapas): Don't miss "Iglesia de San Nicolás", 41 km, heading South (29 minutes by car)
- Chiapa de Corzo (Chiapas): Don't miss "Museo de la Laca", 56 km, heading Southwest (56 minutes by car)
- Nenhuitz (339 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the South (1 minutes by car)
- Yolonhuitz (51 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the North (2 minutes by car)
- Nashinich (685 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the West (2 minutes by car)
- Pocoltón (334 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southwest (3 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Epalchén (Chiapas)
In Epalchén 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 Epalchén, 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.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 106 | 82 | 188 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 135 | 97 | 232 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 335 | 263 | 598 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 33 | 25 | 58 |
#7 Pictures of Epalchén
Would you like to see what this town looks like and enjoy landscape pictures of Epalchén? 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 Epalchén.
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#8 The Postal Code of Epalchén (Chiapas) is 29336
Do you want to know the Postal Code of Epalchén 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: 29336. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Epalchén ("29") 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.
#9 Vote for Epalchén as the most beautiful town in Mexico
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- The best towns in Mexico
- The most beautiful towns in Chiapas
#10 Schools in Epalchén
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Chamula
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