Las Cruces (Chiapas)

The most complete information about the small village of Las Cruces (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.

Did you know that this town in Chiapas has 65 inhabitants?

The town of Las Cruces (Chiapas) belongs to the municipality of Amatenango de la Frontera. There are 65 inhabitants and it is 1,614 meters altitude. It is the most populated town in the position #76 of the whole municipality.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Las Cruces, 23% of the inhabitants are catholic and 39% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

To locate this beautiful town inside the municipality, you must know that Las Cruces is located at 18.2 kilometers (in direction Southesast) from the locality of El Pacayal, which is the one that has more inhabitants inside the municipality. Also, from the capital of the municipality (Amatenango de la Frontera) it is at 2.2 kilometers in direction North. With our webpage and with our satelital map that you can find below, you can know where is and visit the surroundings of Las Cruces.

#1 Where is Las Cruces? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces.

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#2 The population of Las Cruces (Chiapas) is 65 inhabitants

Population data in Las Cruces (Chiapas)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020313465
2010282755
2005353065
Evolution of the population in Las Cruces: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Las Cruces:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):3.1340.74
Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas:0.00%0.00%
Illiterate population:21.54%38.18%
Illiterate population (men):10.77%40.74%
Illiterate population (women):10.77%35.71%
Schooling level:4.193.31
Schooling level (men):4.13.63
Schooling level (women):4.273
Indigenous culture data in Las Cruces:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:6.15%0.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:4.62%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 Las Cruces, 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 Las Cruces:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:35.38%34.55%
Employed population over 12 years (men):52.94%66.67%
Employed population over 12 years (women):16.13%3.57%
Number of inhabited private housings:1819
Homes with electricity:83.33%93.75%
Homes with piped water:94.44%100.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:83.33%100.00%
Homes with a radio:50.00%50.00%
Homes with a television:61.11%81.25%
Homes with a refrigerator:50.00%18.75%
Homes with a washing machine:38.89%18.75%
Homes with a car:0.00%6.25%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:5.56%6.25%
Homes with landline telephone:0.00%6.25%
Homes with cell phones:66.67%12.50%
Homes with Internet:0.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Las Cruces (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 Las Cruces

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Las Cruces, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Amatenango de la Frontera. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Las Cruces.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Las Cruces

Many people want to stay in the town of Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces

Want to know what to see in Las Cruces if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Las Cruces.
Mountains in Las Cruces for hiking and trails:
  • Cola del Loro (1939 meters): 1.3 km walk (16 minutes), heading West.
  • Pico del Loro (1887 meters): 2.5 km walk (41 minutes), heading West.
  • La Cumbre (Cerro Mezcal) (1859 meters): 3.2 km walk (48 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Pozo de Piedra (1688 meters): 2.4 km walk (48 minutes), heading Northwest.
Other towns near Las Cruces:
  • Nueva Esperanza (112 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the North (1 minutes by car)
  • Ojo de Agua las Cruces (350 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northeast (2 minutes by car)
  • Altamirano (299 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the North (2 minutes by car)
  • Los Mezcales (34 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northeast (4 minutes by car)
This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of Las Cruces (Chiapas)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Las Cruces 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 Las Cruces there is a generational replacement.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Las Cruces (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)369
Youth (6-14 years)6713
Adults (15-59 years)181735
Elderly (60+ years)448

#7 Pictures of Las Cruces

In order for you to enjoy nature around Las Cruces, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Las Cruces, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.

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  4. Bienestar Social (133 inhabitants)
  5. El Tumbador (8 inhabitants)
  6. Granadillal (15 inhabitants)
  7. Granadillal Uno (188 inhabitants)
  8. Guadalupe Victoria (1534 inhabitants)
  9. Las Marías (162 inhabitants)
  10. Naranjal (217 inhabitants)
  11. Nuevo Michoacán (433 inhabitants)
  12. Pacayalito (821 inhabitants)
  13. San Isidro (- inhabitants)
  14. Tapitzalá Número Dos (540 inhabitants)
  15. Vueltaminas (24 inhabitants)