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La Granada (Chiapas)

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So you will learn about this incredible town of 177 inhabitants of Chiapas.

The town of La Granada (Chiapas) belongs to the municipality of Amatenango del Valle. There are 177 inhabitants and it is 1,820 meters altitude. The Magical Town of San Cristobal de las Casas is 49 minutes away by car (48 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #47 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In La Granada, there is a percentage of 85% of indigenous population and 41% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on La Granada? They are at the bottom of this page.

The town of La Granada is located at 1.4 kilometers from Amatenango del Valle, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Southwest direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of La Granada.

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

Online map of La Granada in Chiapas, with an interactive cartography with which you can see closely the town, centered on

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#2 The population of La Granada (Chiapas) is 177 inhabitants

Population data in La Granada (Chiapas)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020	87	90	177
2010			6
2005			3

Evolution of the population in La Granada: Total   Men   Women

Other demographic data in La Granada:

	2020	2010
Fertility rate (children per woman):	2.98	-
Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas:	0.56%	-%
Illiterate population:	19.77%	-%
Illiterate population (men):	7.34%	-%
Illiterate population (women):	12.43%	-%
Schooling level:	4.35	-
Schooling level (men):	5.02	-
Schooling level (women):	3.71	-

Indigenous culture data in La Granada:

	2020	2010
Percentage of indigenous population:	84.75%	-%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:	43.50%	-%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:	2.82%	-%

Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of La Granada, 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 Amatenango del Valle (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.

Unemployment, economy and housing data in La Granada:

	2020	2010
Employed population over 12 years:	23.16%	-%
Employed population over 12 years (men):	37.78%	-%
Employed population over 12 years (women):	8.05%	-%
Number of inhabited private housings:	32	-
Homes with electricity:	100.00%	-%
Homes with piped water:	31.25%	-%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:	31.25%	-%
Homes with a radio:	40.62%	-%
Homes with a television:	46.88%	-%
Homes with a refrigerator:	3.12%	-%
Homes with a washing machine:	0.00%	-%
Homes with a car:	12.50%	-%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:	0.00%	-%
Homes with landline telephone:	0.00%	-%
Homes with cell phones:	40.62%	-%
Homes with Internet:	0.00%	-%

Comparison of percentages of single persons in La Granada (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 Granada

Amazing satellite GPS maps of La Granada, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Amatenango del Valle. You can search free satellite map (2025) of La Granada.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Granada

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

• AUTO HOTEL JARDIN: 4 km away, direction West (2 minutes by car)
• HOTEL SAN MARTIN: 5 km away, direction West (4 minutes by car)
• POSADA CARRUSEL: 4 km away, direction West (3 minutes by car)
• HOTEL RESTUARANT CATEDRAL DE MARIA: 5 km away, direction West (4 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in La Granada

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in La Granada? The list of the best places to visit in La Granada and nearby locations.
Mountains in La Granada for hiking and trails:

• Aljo (2062 meters): 2.0 km walk (38 minutes), heading Northeast.
• Tzalulja (2001 meters): 2.1 km walk (31 minutes), heading East.
• Macagüey (2048 meters): 2.2 km walk (34 minutes), heading North.
• Amarillo (1856 meters): 2.0 km walk (32 minutes), heading West.

Magical Towns near La Granada to discover the Mexican culture:

• San Cristobal de las Casas (Chiapas): Don't miss "​Catedral de San Cristóbal de las Casas", 49 km, heading Northwest (48 minutes by car)

Other towns near La Granada:

• Amatenango del Valle (5920 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southeast (2 minutes by car)
• Mercedes de María (547 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Northwest (4 minutes by car)
• El Madronal (712 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the South (6 minutes by car)
• Jorge Álvarez (156 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the West (5 minutes by car)

This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Pictures of La Granada

In order for you to enjoy nature around La Granada, 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 Granada, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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In the following links you can check the list of the best (and most beautiful) towns in Mexico and the State of Chiapas, by popular vote:
- The best towns in Mexico
- The most beautiful towns in Chiapas

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