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Majonpepentik

We have collected many facts about the medium-sized town of Majonpepentik, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.

So you will learn about this incredible town of 337 inhabitants of Chiapas.

Its former name was Majumpepen.

The town of Majonpepentik belongs to the municipality of Chenalhó (State of Chiapas). There are 337 inhabitants and it is 1,374 meters altitude. The Magical Town of San Cristobal de las Casas is 54 minutes away by car (43 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #23 in terms of number of inhabitants.

The locality was formerly known as Majumpepen, but changed its name a few years ago. In the year 2015, the locality changed its name.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Majonpepentik, there is a percentage of 100% of indigenous population and 3% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Majonpepentik? They are at the bottom of this page.

The town of Majonpepentik is located at 12.7 kilometers from Chenalhó, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Southesast direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Majonpepentik.

#1 Where is Majonpepentik? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Majonpepentik 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 Majonpepentik.

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#2 The population of Majonpepentik (Chiapas) is 337 inhabitants

Population data in Majonpepentik

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020	171	166	337
2010	202	205	407
2005	164	155	319

Evolution of the population in Majonpepentik: Total   Men   Women

Other demographic data in Majonpepentik:

	2020	2010
Fertility rate (children per woman):	1.56	11.71
Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas:	0.00%	0.00%
Illiterate population:	16.91%	17.94%
Illiterate population (men):	6.53%	11.71%
Illiterate population (women):	10.39%	24.26%
Schooling level:	4.32	4.03
Schooling level (men):	4.55	4.75
Schooling level (women):	4.12	3.34

Indigenous culture data in Majonpepentik:

	2020	2010
Percentage of indigenous population:	100.00%	100.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:	84.27%	83.54%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:	47.48%	55.77%

Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Majonpepentik, 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 Majonpepentik:

	2020	2010
Employed population over 12 years:	26.41%	36.61%
Employed population over 12 years (men):	53.01%	48.29%
Employed population over 12 years (women):	0.58%	24.75%
Number of inhabited private housings:	75	78
Homes with electricity:	98.67%	98.70%
Homes with piped water:	98.67%	83.12%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:	61.33%	87.01%
Homes with a radio:	25.33%	36.36%
Homes with a television:	26.67%	49.35%
Homes with a refrigerator:	0.00%	7.79%
Homes with a washing machine:	1.33%	1.30%
Homes with a car:	4.00%	5.19%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:	0.00%	0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:	4.00%	1.30%
Homes with cell phones:	2.67%	3.90%
Homes with Internet:	1.33%	0.00%

Comparison of percentages of single persons in Majonpepentik (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 Majonpepentik

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Majonpepentik, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Chenalhó. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Majonpepentik.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Majonpepentik

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

• HOSPEDAJE PANTELHÓ: 14 km away, direction Northeast (11 minutes by car)
• HOSPEDAJE JESUS DE LA BUENA ESPERANZA: 12 km away, direction East (9 minutes by car)
• HOSPEDAJE PAOLA: 13 km away, direction Northeast (11 minutes by car)
• HOSPEDAJE PAOLA: 14 km away, direction Northeast (10 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in Majonpepentik

Want to know what to see in Majonpepentik if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Majonpepentik.
Las mejores montes de Majonpepentik para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:

• Bayumbáca (1581 meters): 6.2 km walk (76 minutes), heading Southwest.
• Yibeljoj (2134 meters): 6.9 km walk (112 minutes), heading East.
• Chentaush (1847 meters): 8.7 km walk (144 minutes), heading Southwest.
• Cerro Yamuctana (1323 meters): 8.9 km walk (172 minutes), heading Northeast.

Magical Towns to visit when in Majonpepentik:

• San Cristobal de las Casas (Chiapas): Don't miss "Templo ​y Econvento de Santo Domingo de Guzmán", 54 km, heading South (43 minutes by car)

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

• Fracción Polhó (364 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the South (1 minutes by car)
• Polhó (2176 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the East (2 minutes by car)
• San José Majomut (168 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the East (5 minutes by car)
• Xolomtoj (147 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the South (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 Majonpepentik (Chiapas)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town Majonpepentik (inhabitants year 2020)

Age range	Number of women	Number of men	Total population
Infants (0-5 years)	28	28	56
Youth (6-14 years)	39	41	80
Adults (15-59 years)	96	87	183
Elderly (60+ years)	8	10	18

#7 Pictures of Majonpepentik

Would you like to see what this town looks like and enjoy landscape pictures of Majonpepentik? We have located on the Internet several beautiful images of places and locations nearby, so you can see the beauty of this Mexican town. Some are artistic pictures and others are simply panoramic pictures taken by amateurs and friends who simply like Majonpepentik.
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