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Independencia (Chiapas)

Learn about small village of Independencia through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 55 inhabitants of the State of Chiapas

The town of Independencia (Chiapas) belongs to the municipality of Chilón. There are 55 inhabitants and it is 968 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #356 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Independencia, 11% of individuals have completed secondary education and 0% of households have a personal computer, laptop or tablet. More interesting data at the bottom of this page.

The town of Independencia is located at 26.4 kilometers from Chilón, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the East direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Independencia.

#1 Where is Independencia? How to go? Map

Map to know how to get to Independencia (Chiapas) by road and with geographical references of the surrounding towns. With the controls you can zoom in and out to the position of Independencia, which has the following symbol

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#2 The population of Independencia (Chiapas) is 55 inhabitants

Population data in Independencia (Chiapas)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020	26	29	55
2010	33	41	74
2005	33	39	72

Evolution of the population in Independencia: Total   Men   Women

Other demographic data in Independencia:

	2020	2010
Fertility rate (children per woman):	3	14.63
Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas:	0.00%	0.00%
Illiterate population:	18.18%	17.57%
Illiterate population (men):	3.64%	14.63%
Illiterate population (women):	14.55%	21.21%
Schooling level:	5.3	3.95
Schooling level (men):	5.92	4.32
Schooling level (women):	4.8	3.56

Indigenous culture data in Independencia:

	2020	2010
Percentage of indigenous population:	100.00%	100.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:	83.64%	87.84%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:	47.27%	50.00%

Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Independencia, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Chiapas, and in the country as a whole.

Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Chilón (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.

Unemployment, economy and housing data in Independencia:

	2020	2010
Employed population over 12 years:	61.82%	20.27%
Employed population over 12 years (men):	62.07%	34.15%
Employed population over 12 years (women):	61.54%	3.03%
Number of inhabited private housings:	9	9
Homes with electricity:	100.00%	100.00%
Homes with piped water:	100.00%	0.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:	33.33%	66.67%
Homes with a radio:	11.11%	66.67%
Homes with a television:	0.00%	66.67%
Homes with a refrigerator:	11.11%	0.00%
Homes with a washing machine:	0.00%	0.00%
Homes with a car:	0.00%	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:	22.22%	0.00%
Homes with Internet:	0.00%	0.00%

Comparison of percentages of single persons in Independencia (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 Independencia

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

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Independencia

It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of Independencia, but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to Independencia so you can contact them:

• HOSPEDAJE BACHAJÓN: 25 km away, direction Southwest (18 minutes by car)
• HOTEL MUKULUM: 25 km away, direction West (19 minutes by car)
• HOSPEDAJE MORENO: 25 km away, direction West (20 minutes by car)
• HOTEL POSADA LA PASADITA: 28 km away, direction Northwest (22 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in Independencia

Want to know what to see in Independencia if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Independencia.
Las mejores montes de Independencia para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:

• Cerro Liquilhuitz (1402 meters): 2.7 km walk (38 minutes), heading Southeast.
• Cerro Pojolil (1292 meters): 3.3 km walk (51 minutes), heading West.
• Cerro Joyjoychen (1239 meters): 7.5 km walk (154 minutes), heading West.
• Cerro Tanchivil (924 meters): 9.0 km walk (123 minutes), heading North.

Other towns near Independencia:

• Batzel Canjá (43 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northeast (2 minutes by car)
• Campo Viejo (52 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the North (2 minutes by car)
• Paxilá Antioquía (131 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the North (4 minutes by car)
• Canxanil Segunda Sección (36 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the West (4 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 Independencia (Chiapas)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town Independencia (inhabitants year 2020)

Age range	Number of women	Number of men	Total population
Infants (0-5 years)	4	7	11
Youth (6-14 years)	7	10	17
Adults (15-59 years)	13	11	24
Elderly (60+ years)	2	1	3

#7 Pictures of Independencia

In order for you to enjoy nature around Independencia, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Independencia, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#9 Schools in Independencia

• Schools in Independencia

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