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La Selva (Chiapas)

Learn about small village of La Selva through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 67 inhabitants of the State of Chiapas

The town of La Selva (Chiapas) belongs to the municipality of Palenque. There are 67 inhabitants and it is 44 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Palenque is 7 minutes away by car (6 km).

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In La Selva, 33% of the inhabitants are catholic and 19% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

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

How to get to the town of La Selva 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 La Selva.

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#2 The population of La Selva (Chiapas) is 67 inhabitants

Population data in La Selva (Chiapas)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020	39	28	67

Evolution of the population in La Selva: Total   Men   Women

Other demographic data in La Selva:

	2020	2010
Fertility rate (children per woman):	1.9	-
Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas:	17.91%	-%
Illiterate population:	4.48%	-%
Illiterate population (men):	1.49%	-%
Illiterate population (women):	2.99%	-%
Schooling level:	7.07	-
Schooling level (men):	6.65	-
Schooling level (women):	7.36	-

Indigenous culture data in La Selva:

	2020	2010
Percentage of indigenous population:	58.21%	-%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:	22.39%	-%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:	1.49%	-%

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

	2020	2010
Employed population over 12 years:	38.81%	-%
Employed population over 12 years (men):	53.57%	-%
Employed population over 12 years (women):	28.21%	-%
Number of inhabited private housings:	16	-
Homes with electricity:	81.25%	-%
Homes with piped water:	12.50%	-%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:	93.75%	-%
Homes with a radio:	56.25%	-%
Homes with a television:	68.75%	-%
Homes with a refrigerator:	68.75%	-%
Homes with a washing machine:	18.75%	-%
Homes with a car:	25.00%	-%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:	6.25%	-%
Homes with landline telephone:	0.00%	-%
Homes with cell phones:	87.50%	-%
Homes with Internet:	0.00%	-%

Comparison of percentages of single persons in La Selva (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 Selva

With the satellite map of La Selva 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 Palenque. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of La Selva.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Selva

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

• HOTEL Y VILLAS KIN´HA: 2 km away, direction South (2 minutes by car)
• CABAÑAS SAN CATARINO: 3 km away, direction South (2 minutes by car)
• HOTEL RESTAURANTE LOS LEONES: 3 km away, direction Southeast (2 minutes by car)
• HOTEL BOUTIQUE PIEDRA DE AGUA: 3 km away, direction Southeast (2 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in La Selva

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

• Cerro El Mirador (594 meters): 6.2 km walk (129 minutes), heading South.
• Cerro Casa el Tigre (731 meters): 11.5 km walk (210 minutes), heading South.
• Cojolita (666 meters): 14.8 km walk (185 minutes), heading Southeast.
• Cerro Don Juan (474 meters): 11.8 km walk (203 minutes), heading West.

Magical Towns to visit when in La Selva:

• Palenque (Chiapas): Don't miss "Yaxchilán​", 7 km, heading East (6 minutes by car)

Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of La Selva?:

• La Victoria (12 inhabitants): Located 0 km to the North (0 minutes by car)
• La Guadalupe (12 inhabitants): Located 0 km to the Southeast (1 minutes by car)
• Choles de Palenque (17 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northwest (1 minutes by car)
• El Valche (341 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the East (1 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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