La Fortuna (Chiapas)

Maps, pictures and statistics of La Fortuna, a beautiful small village of 53 inhabitants of the State of Chiapas

The town of La Fortuna (Chiapas) belongs to the municipality of Mapastepec. There are 53 inhabitants and it is 225 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #83 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In La Fortuna, there is a percentage of 0% of indigenous population and 45% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on La Fortuna? They are at the bottom of this page.

The town of La Fortuna is located at 12.0 kilometers from Mapastepec, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the South direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of La Fortuna.

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

Online map of La Fortuna (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 La Fortuna (Chiapas) is 53 inhabitants

Population data in La Fortuna (Chiapas)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020252853
2010131831
2005151732
Evolution of the population in La Fortuna: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in La Fortuna:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.3911.11
Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas:0.00%0.00%
Illiterate population:3.77%12.90%
Illiterate population (men):1.89%11.11%
Illiterate population (women):1.89%15.38%
Schooling level:6.796.24
Schooling level (men):7.316
Schooling level (women):6.386.50
Indigenous culture data in La Fortuna:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:0.00%0.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.00%0.00%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of La Fortuna, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Chiapas, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in La Fortuna:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:49.06%32.26%
Employed population over 12 years (men):53.57%55.56%
Employed population over 12 years (women):44.00%0.00%
Number of inhabited private housings:118
Homes with electricity:100.00%66.67%
Homes with piped water:100.00%0.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:100.00%66.67%
Homes with a radio:0.00%50.00%
Homes with a television:45.45%0.00%
Homes with a refrigerator:45.45%33.33%
Homes with a washing machine:36.36%16.67%
Homes with a car:9.09%16.67%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:0.00%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:9.09%0.00%
Homes with cell phones:45.45%50.00%
Homes with Internet:0.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in La Fortuna (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 La Fortuna

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



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Fortuna

Do you want to stay in La Fortuna? We don't have any hotel registered in this town, but you can check in this list of the closest accommodations to La Fortuna:
  • HOTEL RUBI: 15 km away, direction South (12 minutes by car)
  • HOTEL LUPITA: 17 km away, direction South (13 minutes by car)
  • HOTEL MISOL-HA: 16 km away, direction South (12 minutes by car)
  • HOTEL DIANA: 14 km away, direction South (11 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in La Fortuna

Want to know what to see in La Fortuna if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy La Fortuna.
Mountains in La Fortuna for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro Los Cuaches (586 meters): 1.5 km walk (20 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • Cerro El Pelón (737 meters): 5.5 km walk (85 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro San Antonio (986 meters): 7.0 km walk (111 minutes), heading North.
  • Cerro Flor de Un Dia (1306 meters): 12.8 km walk (234 minutes), heading Northeast.
Other towns near La Fortuna:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of La Fortuna (Chiapas)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town La Fortuna (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)3811
Youth (6-14 years)6713
Adults (15-59 years)161329
Elderly (60+ years)000

#7 Pictures of La Fortuna

In order for you to enjoy nature around La Fortuna, 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 Fortuna, 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 Fortuna (Chiapas) is 30574

Do you want to know the Postal Code of La Fortuna 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: 30574. The first two digits of the ZIP code of La Fortuna ("30") 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 Other towns in the Municipality of Mapastepec

  1. Aguaje Aguilillas (5 inhabitants)
  2. El Bajío (5 inhabitants)
  3. El Paraíso (93 inhabitants)
  4. La Ceiba (113 inhabitants)
  5. La Esperanza (3 inhabitants)
  6. La Gloria (2 inhabitants)
  7. Las Arecas (2 inhabitants)
  8. Los Ángeles (4 inhabitants)
  9. Los Jobos (3 inhabitants)
  10. Mi Grandeza (2 inhabitants)
  11. Ojo de Agua (- inhabitants)
  12. San Francisco (103 inhabitants)
  13. San Vicente (2 inhabitants)
  14. Santa Rita de las Flores (337 inhabitants)
  15. Unión Chiapaneca (116 inhabitants)