Huechen Balam
We have collected many facts about the small village of Huechen Balam, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.
So you will learn about this incredible town of 186 inhabitants of Yucatán.
The town of Huechen Balam belongs to the municipality of Yaxcabá (State of Yucatán). There are 186 inhabitants and it is 30 meters altitude. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #16 of the ranking.
Data: In Huechen Balam, 91% of the inhabitants are catholic and 16% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.
Do you want to locate the town of Huechen Balam? You can find it at 22.9 kilometers, in direction Northeast, from the town of Yaxcabá, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Huechen Balam through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.
#1 Where is Huechen Balam? How to go? Map
How to get to the town of Huechen Balam in Yucatán? 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 Huechen Balam.
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#2 The population of Huechen Balam (Yucatán) is 186 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 86 | 100 | 186 |
| 2010 | 76 | 79 | 155 |
| 2005 | 69 | 69 | 138 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 3.08 | 18.99 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Yucatán: | 0.54% | 0.00% |
| Illiterate population: | 16.67% | 21.29% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 6.99% | 18.99% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 9.68% | 23.68% |
| Schooling level: | 6.74 | 4.18 |
| Schooling level (men): | 7.45 | 4.95 |
| Schooling level (women): | 5.95 | 3.29 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 98.92% | 100.00% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 85.48% | 83.23% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 9.14% | 41.29% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Yaxcabá (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 47.85% | 26.45% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 63.00% | 50.63% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 30.23% | 1.32% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 37 | 34 |
| Homes with electricity: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Homes with piped water: | 100.00% | 87.50% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 75.68% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a radio: | 21.62% | 37.50% |
| Homes with a television: | 45.95% | 12.50% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 13.51% | 12.50% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 16.22% | 18.75% |
| Homes with a car: | 2.70% | 9.38% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 2.70% | 0.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 2.70% | 0.00% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 10.81% | 0.00% |
| Homes with Internet: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Huechen Balam
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Huechen Balam, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Yaxcabá. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Huechen Balam.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Huechen Balam
It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of Huechen Balam, but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to Huechen Balam so you can contact them:- RENTA DE CUARTOS GREGORIA: 39 km away, direction Northwest (32 minutes by car)
- IK KIL: 47 km away, direction Northeast (40 minutes by car)
- HOTEL DOLORES ALBA CHICHEN: 45 km away, direction Northeast (34 minutes by car)
- OFICINAS ADMINISTRATIVAS HACIENDA CHICHEN & YAXKIN SPA: 51 km away, direction North (39 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Huechen Balam
Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Huechen Balam? The list of the best places to visit in Huechen Balam and nearby locations.Other towns near Huechen Balam:
- San Pedro (201 inhabitants): Located 7 km to the West (7 minutes by car)
- San Juan (7 inhabitants): Located 10 km to the West (11 minutes by car)
- Tiholop (1605 inhabitants): Located 11 km to the South (12 minutes by car)
- Yokdzonot-Hú (78 inhabitants): Located 12 km to the Northeast (16 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Huechen Balam (Yucatán)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Huechen Balam 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 Huechen Balam there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 18 | 25 | 43 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 51 | 59 | 110 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 7 | 5 | 12 |
#7 Pictures of Huechen Balam
In order for you to enjoy nature around Huechen Balam, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Huechen Balam, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#8 The Postal Code of Huechen Balam (Yucatán) is 97925
Do you want to know the Postal Code of Huechen Balam 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: 97925. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Huechen Balam ("97") correspond to the State of Yucatán, 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.
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#10 Schools in Huechen Balam
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Yaxcabá
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