La Selva (Chiapas)

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

All the information about this town of 22 inhabitants of the State of Chiapas

The town of La Selva (Chiapas) belongs to the municipality of Ocosingo. There are 22 inhabitants and it is 1,064 meters altitude. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #624 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In La Selva, 17% 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.

Do you want to locate the town of La Selva? You can find it at 2.5 kilometers, in direction Northwest, from the town of Ocosingo, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of La Selva through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

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

What is the route to get to La Selva (Chiapas)? Find out on this map the access to this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in and out to the icon Map marker

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#2 The population of La Selva (Chiapas) is 22 inhabitants

Population data in La Selva (Chiapas)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020101222
2010101020
200510
Evolution of the population in La Selva: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in La Selva:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):330.00
Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas:0.00%0.00%
Illiterate population:18.18%45.00%
Illiterate population (men):4.55%30.00%
Illiterate population (women):13.64%60.00%
Schooling level:5.252.36
Schooling level (men):73
Schooling level (women):2.82
Indigenous culture data in La Selva:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:100.00%100.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:86.36%80.00%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:9.09%35.00%
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.

Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Ocosingo (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.

Unemployment, economy and housing data in La Selva:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:40.91%20.00%
Employed population over 12 years (men):41.67%40.00%
Employed population over 12 years (women):40.00%0.00%
Number of inhabited private housings:54
Homes with electricity:100.00%75.00%
Homes with piped water:80.00%100.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:0.00%100.00%
Homes with a radio:40.00%50.00%
Homes with a television:60.00%25.00%
Homes with a refrigerator:0.00%0.00%
Homes with a washing machine:0.00%0.00%
Homes with a car:0.00%0.00%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:0.00%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:0.00%0.00%
Homes with cell phones:100.00%0.00%
Homes with Internet:0.00%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 Ocosingo. 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:

#5 What to do in La Selva

A weekend in La Selva and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in La Selva and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Mountains in La Selva for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro Santo (1078 meters): 11.5 km walk (192 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Astagíate (1134 meters): 13.1 km walk (262 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Chenchitám (1665 meters): 12.3 km walk (224 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • Cololtíal (1766 meters): 14.0 km walk (240 minutes), heading West.
Other towns near La Selva:
  • Mumuntic Dos (219 inhabitants): Located 0 km to the Southeast (1 minutes by car)
  • El Esfuerzo (32 inhabitants): Located 0 km to the East (1 minutes by car)
  • Las Arecas (9 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the East (1 minutes by car)
  • La Herradura (8 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.

#6 Pictures of La Selva

In order for you to enjoy nature around La Selva, 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 Selva, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.

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  3. Culush (10 inhabitants)
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  5. El Mango (222 inhabitants)
  6. Nuevo Bambú (61 inhabitants)
  7. Ojo de Agua Chankín (16 inhabitants)
  8. San Antonio Guayaquil (88 inhabitants)
  9. San Isidro (10 inhabitants)
  10. San Juan (- inhabitants)
  11. San Juan (51 inhabitants)
  12. San Juanito Pashila (127 inhabitants)
  13. Santa Cruz (75 inhabitants)
  14. Santa Elena (12 inhabitants)
  15. Guadalupe (59 inhabitants)