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La Runa (Chiapas)

We have collected many facts about the tiny town of La Runa, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.

So you will learn about this incredible town of 6 inhabitants of Chiapas.

You may know it as El Huerto San Marcos.

The town of La Runa (Chiapas) belongs to the municipality of Tapachula. There are 6 inhabitants and it is 28 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #264 in terms of number of inhabitants.

This town has recently changed its name. It used to be known as El Huerto San Marcos. In the year 2020, the locality changed its name.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

The town of La Runa is located at 18.2 kilometers from Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the North direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of La Runa.

#1 Where is La Runa? How to go? Map

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

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#2 The population of La Runa (Chiapas) is 6 inhabitants

Population data in La Runa (Chiapas)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020			6
2010	15	16	31
2005	7	6	13

Evolution of the population in La Runa: Total   Men   Women

According to the 2010 official census, in the town there were 16 males and 15 females. The female/male ratio is 0.938, and the birth rate is 3.73 children per woman. Of the total population, 0.00% comes from outside the State of Chiapas. 6.45% of the population is illiterate (6.25% of men and 6.67% of women). The education level is 3.94 (4.14 in men and 3.80 in women).

Indigenous culture in La Runa
0.00% of the population is indigenous, and 0.00% of the inhabitants speak one of the indigenous languages. 0.00% of the population speaks one of the indigineous languages, but not Spanish.

Unemployment and the economy in La Runa
22.58% of the inhabitants (more than 12 years) are economically active (43.75% of the men, and 0.00% of the women).

Housing and infrastructure in La Runa
In La Runa there are 6 housings. 100.00% of the housings have electricity, 0.00% have piped water, 83.33% have toilet or restroom, 50.00% have a radio receiver, 66.67% a television, 66.67% a fridge, 33.33% a washing-machine, 0.00% a car or a van, 0.00% a personal computer, 0.00% a landline telephone, 50.00% mobile phone, and 0.00% Internet access.

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#3 Satellite photo of La Runa

With the satellite map of La Runa 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 Tapachula. You can search free satellite map (2024) of La Runa.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Runa

Many people want to stay in the town of La Runa 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:

• AYUNTAMIENTO MUNICIPAL: 19 km away, direction East (14 minutes by car)
• HOTEL ARENA DE CUARZO: 21 km away, direction Southwest (16 minutes by car)
• AUTO HOTEL EL CHIQUITITO: 18 km away, direction North (13 minutes by car)
• RENTA DE CUARTOS EN RAYMUNDO ENRÍQUEZ: 22 km away, direction North (18 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in La Runa

A weekend in La Runa and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in La Runa and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of La Runa?:

• El Progreso (20 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northeast (4 minutes by car)
• Cantón Bodegas (550 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southwest (5 minutes by car)
• Nueva Libertad (94 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southwest (5 minutes by car)
• Joaquín Miguel Gutiérrez (El Manzano) (592 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Northwest (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 La Runa (Chiapas)

In La Runa 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 La Runa, 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.

#7 Pictures of La Runa

In order for you to enjoy nature around La Runa, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of La Runa, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#8 The Postal Code of La Runa (Chiapas) is 30828

Are you going to send a letter to La Runa? Do you have a friend in La Runa and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of La Runa consists of the following 5 digits: 30828. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of La Runa ("30") correspond to the state code of Chiapas, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.

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