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La Prosperidad (Chiapas)

We have collected many facts about the small village of La Prosperidad, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.

So you will learn about this incredible town of 117 inhabitants of Chiapas.

The town of La Prosperidad (Chiapas) belongs to the municipality of Palenque. There are 117 inhabitants and it is 136 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Palenque is 45 minutes away by car (42 km).

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In La Prosperidad, 22% 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.

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

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

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#2 The population of La Prosperidad (Chiapas) is 117 inhabitants

Population data in La Prosperidad (Chiapas)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020	63	54	117

Evolution of the population in La Prosperidad: Total   Men   Women

Other demographic data in La Prosperidad:

	2020	2010
Fertility rate (children per woman):	3.17	-
Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas:	4.27%	-%
Illiterate population:	11.11%	-%
Illiterate population (men):	5.98%	-%
Illiterate population (women):	5.13%	-%
Schooling level:	5.82	-
Schooling level (men):	6.41	-
Schooling level (women):	5.24	-

Indigenous culture data in La Prosperidad:

	2020	2010
Percentage of indigenous population:	94.02%	-%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:	72.65%	-%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:	3.42%	-%

Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of La Prosperidad, 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 Prosperidad:

	2020	2010
Employed population over 12 years:	60.68%	-%
Employed population over 12 years (men):	64.81%	-%
Employed population over 12 years (women):	57.14%	-%
Number of inhabited private housings:	26	-
Homes with electricity:	100.00%	-%
Homes with piped water:	100.00%	-%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:	19.23%	-%
Homes with a radio:	65.38%	-%
Homes with a television:	50.00%	-%
Homes with a refrigerator:	46.15%	-%
Homes with a washing machine:	3.85%	-%
Homes with a car:	3.85%	-%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:	0.00%	-%
Homes with landline telephone:	11.54%	-%
Homes with cell phones:	50.00%	-%
Homes with Internet:	46.15%	-%

Comparison of percentages of single persons in La Prosperidad (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 Prosperidad

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

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Prosperidad

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

• POSADA EL VERGEL: 43 km away, direction North (35 minutes by car)
• AUTO HOTELES CALIFORNIA: 45 km away, direction East (38 minutes by car)
• POSADA LA FUENTE: 37 km away, direction East (27 minutes by car)
• HOTEL PARDO: 45 km away, direction East (33 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in La Prosperidad

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in La Prosperidad? The list of the best places to visit in La Prosperidad and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de La Prosperidad para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:

• La Vaca (404 meters): 6.6 km walk (121 minutes), heading Southwest.

Magical Towns to visit when in La Prosperidad:

• Palenque (Chiapas): Don't miss "Zona Arqueologica", 45 km, heading West (42 minutes by car)

Other towns near La Prosperidad:

• El Desierto (449 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southeast (1 minutes by car)
• Lomas Tristes (21 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southwest (5 minutes by car)
• Agua Escondida (41 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southwest (5 minutes by car)
• Estrella de Belén (181 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the East (5 minutes by car)

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

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