Jomalho

We have collected many facts about the large village of Jomalho, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.

So you will learn about this incredible town of 1,227 inhabitants of Chiapas.

The town of Jomalho belongs to the municipality of Chamula (State of Chiapas). There are 1,227 inhabitants and it is 2,365 meters altitude. The Magical Town of San Cristobal de las Casas is 19 minutes away by car (18 km). It is the most populated town in the position #23 of the whole municipality.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Jomalho, 83% of the inhabitants are catholic and 3% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

To locate this beautiful town inside the municipality, you must know that Jomalho is located at 6.5 kilometers (in direction Southwest) from the locality of Chamula, which is the one that has more inhabitants inside the municipality. With our webpage and with our satelital map that you can find below, you can know where is and visit the surroundings of Jomalho.

#1 Where is Jomalho? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Jomalho 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 Jomalho.

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#2 The population of Jomalho (Chiapas) is 1,227 inhabitants

Population data in Jomalho
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20206675601227
2010500431931
2005421410831
Evolution of the population in Jomalho: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Jomalho:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.8511.37
Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas:0.00%0.00%
Illiterate population:12.63%16.97%
Illiterate population (men):3.83%11.37%
Illiterate population (women):8.80%21.80%
Schooling level:4.763.67
Schooling level (men):5.194.26
Schooling level (women):4.423.20
Indigenous culture data in Jomalho:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:100.00%100.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:85.57%81.20%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:42.05%48.87%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Jomalho, 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 Chamula (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.

Unemployment, economy and housing data in Jomalho:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:28.52%23.63%
Employed population over 12 years (men):52.32%44.78%
Employed population over 12 years (women):8.55%5.40%
Number of inhabited private housings:264233
Homes with electricity:98.11%88.06%
Homes with piped water:8.71%21.89%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:16.29%93.03%
Homes with a radio:33.33%52.24%
Homes with a television:49.62%31.84%
Homes with a refrigerator:3.03%1.00%
Homes with a washing machine:2.65%0.00%
Homes with a car:5.30%3.48%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:0.38%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:9.85%4.98%
Homes with cell phones:35.98%15.42%
Homes with Internet:0.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Jomalho (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 Jomalho

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Jomalho, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Chamula. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Jomalho.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Jomalho

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

#5 What to do in Jomalho

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Jomalho? The list of the best places to visit in Jomalho and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de Jomalho para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro Majomot (2260 meters): 6.5 km walk (111 minutes), heading East.
  • Sanul (2630 meters): 6.9 km walk (123 minutes), heading West.
  • Shucutón (2442 meters): 7.5 km walk (116 minutes), heading East.
  • Bachén (2203 meters): 7.0 km walk (91 minutes), heading Northeast.
Magical Towns to visit when in Jomalho:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Jomalho?:
  • La Selva (131 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the West (2 minutes by car)
  • Jolchijtik (438 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the South (2 minutes by car)
  • Botatulán (413 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the South (4 minutes by car)
  • Botatulán II (398 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the South (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 Jomalho (Chiapas)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town Jomalho (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)11798215
Youth (6-14 years)168156324
Adults (15-59 years)345279624
Elderly (60+ years)372764

#7 Pictures of Jomalho

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

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#8 The Postal Code of Jomalho (Chiapas) is 29325

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Jomalho 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: 29325. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Jomalho ("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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