Huixtán
Learn about large village of Huixtán through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 1,901 inhabitants of the State of Chiapas
The town of Huixtán belongs to the municipality of Huixtán (State of Chiapas). There are 1,901 inhabitants and it is 1,995 meters altitude. The Magical Town of San Cristobal de las Casas is 36 minutes away by car (28 km). It is the most populated town in the position #1 of the whole municipality.
Data: In Huixtán, there is a percentage of 92% of indigenous population and 73% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Huixtán? They are at the bottom of this page.
#1 Where is Huixtán? How to go? Map
Online map of Huixtán (Chiapas) to be able to get to and make trips around this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in (+) or out (-) to locate the village.
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#2 The population of Huixtán (Chiapas) is 1,901 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 960 | 941 | 1901 |
| 2010 | 840 | 876 | 1716 |
| 2005 | 775 | 771 | 1546 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.51 | 13.01 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas: | 1.58% | 0.41% |
| Illiterate population: | 13.99% | 18.65% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 4.26% | 13.01% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 9.73% | 24.52% |
| Schooling level: | 7.5 | 5.91 |
| Schooling level (men): | 8.26 | 6.62 |
| Schooling level (women): | 6.79 | 5.24 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 91.53% | 90.68% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 71.59% | 75.00% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 7.47% | 12.41% |
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| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 43.61% | 33.33% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 52.82% | 47.26% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 34.58% | 18.81% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 471 | 489 |
| Homes with electricity: | 99.15% | 94.36% |
| Homes with piped water: | 98.51% | 86.92% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 97.88% | 94.10% |
| Homes with a radio: | 54.35% | 69.49% |
| Homes with a television: | 73.04% | 55.38% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 35.67% | 22.05% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 20.59% | 14.36% |
| Homes with a car: | 12.53% | 11.28% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 7.64% | 6.41% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 4.25% | 10.26% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 72.61% | 28.46% |
| Homes with Internet: | 4.88% | 1.03% |
#3 Satellite photo of Huixtán
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Huixtán, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Huixtán. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Huixtán.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Huixtán
Many people want to stay in the town of Huixtán itself, but unfortunately there are no hotels in the village yet. Don't worry, we have created this list of the closest accommodations, so you can ask if they have rooms available:- HOSPEDAJE EL ENCINO: 24 km away, direction Northeast (19 minutes by car)
- POSADA FAMILIAR: 22 km away, direction Northeast (15 minutes by car)
- POSADA SANTO TOMAS: 24 km away, direction Northeast (21 minutes by car)
- HOTEL SAN JOSÉ EL PARAISO: 24 km away, direction South (19 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Huixtán
Want to know what to see in Huixtán if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Huixtán.Las mejores montes de Huixtán para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
- Crusquim (2345 meters): 1.6 km walk (30 minutes), heading Southwest.
- Eschel (2327 meters): 2.3 km walk (34 minutes), heading Southeast.
- Gavilán (2223 meters): 3.0 km walk (40 minutes), heading Northwest.
- Tzajalho (2282 meters): 4.3 km walk (77 minutes), heading North.
- San Cristobal de las Casas (Chiapas): Don't miss "Iglesia de San Nicolás", 36 km, heading West (28 minutes by car)
- Paytagil (151 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the West (2 minutes by car)
- Pachuctic (39 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the South (2 minutes by car)
- La Ventana (204 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northeast (3 minutes by car)
- Eshpuilho (952 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the West (3 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Huixtán (Chiapas)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Huixtán 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 Huixtán there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 94 | 109 | 203 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 156 | 177 | 333 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 580 | 552 | 1,132 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 130 | 103 | 233 |
#7 Pictures of Huixtán
In order for you to enjoy nature around Huixtán, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Huixtán, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#8 The Postal Code of Huixtán (Chiapas) is 29470
Do you want to know the Postal Code of Huixtán 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: 29470. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Huixtán ("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.
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#10 Schools in Huixtán
#11 Bars, night clubs and cafes in Huixtán
#12 Local food places, eat out, restaurants in Huixtán
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Huixtán
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- Chigtón (126 inhabitants)
- Chishté 2 (12 inhabitants)
- Doce de Octubre (204 inhabitants)
- El Palmitero (196 inhabitants)
- La Ventana (204 inhabitants)
- Las Lajas (115 inhabitants)
- Lázaro Cárdenas (Chilil) (691 inhabitants)
- Rancho Alegre (59 inhabitants)
- San Antonio (35 inhabitants)
- San José las Flores (266 inhabitants)
- San Miguel Buenavista (52 inhabitants)
- San Pedro la Tejería (680 inhabitants)
- Tzaquilom (- inhabitants)