Nichnamtic
Learn about large village of Nichnamtic through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 1,488 inhabitants of the State of Chiapas
The town of Nichnamtic belongs to the municipality of Chamula (State of Chiapas). There are 1,488 inhabitants and it is 2,445 meters altitude. The Magical Town of San Cristobal de las Casas is 20 minutes away by car (16 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #5 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In Nichnamtic, there is a percentage of 100% of indigenous population and 61% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Nichnamtic? They are at the bottom of this page.
The town of Nichnamtic is located at 16.4 kilometers from Chamula, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the East direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Nichnamtic.
#1 Where is Nichnamtic? How to go? Map
Online map of Nichnamtic (Chiapas) to be able to get to and make trips around this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in (+) or out (-) to locate the village.
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#2 The population of Nichnamtic (Chiapas) is 1,488 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 860 | 628 | 1488 |
| 2010 | 830 | 666 | 1496 |
| 2005 | 749 | 584 | 1333 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.78 | 11.56 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas: | 0.00% | 0.13% |
| Illiterate population: | 19.56% | 20.99% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 5.24% | 11.56% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 14.31% | 28.55% |
| Schooling level: | 4.81 | 3.71 |
| Schooling level (men): | 5.47 | 4.63 |
| Schooling level (women): | 4.38 | 3.03 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 99.80% | 100.00% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 85.82% | 85.83% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 29.17% | 47.46% |
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| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 21.03% | 26.67% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 39.81% | 45.50% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 7.33% | 11.57% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 375 | 400 |
| Homes with electricity: | 100.00% | 98.29% |
| Homes with piped water: | 100.00% | 99.66% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 32.53% | 98.63% |
| Homes with a radio: | 58.93% | 78.16% |
| Homes with a television: | 69.07% | 61.77% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 13.33% | 7.85% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 10.67% | 3.75% |
| Homes with a car: | 15.20% | 16.72% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 1.07% | 0.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 8.00% | 22.87% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 61.33% | 27.99% |
| Homes with Internet: | 1.87% | 1.02% |
#3 Satellite photo of Nichnamtic
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Nichnamtic, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Chamula. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Nichnamtic.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Nichnamtic
Many people want to stay in the town of Nichnamtic 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:- LA GARITA CABAÑAS: 10 km away, direction West (8 minutes by car)
- LA GARITA CABAÑAS: 13 km away, direction West (10 minutes by car)
- TORTILLERÍA DEL BARRIO: 13 km away, direction West (9 minutes by car)
- PARKING CAMPING: 11 km away, direction West (9 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Nichnamtic
Want to know what to see in Nichnamtic if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Nichnamtic.Las mejores montes de Nichnamtic para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
- Agua de Pajarito (2562 meters): 4.8 km walk (87 minutes), heading West.
- Caracol (2466 meters): 4.4 km walk (64 minutes), heading North.
- Cerro Cenizo (2555 meters): 5.5 km walk (84 minutes), heading Southeast.
- Banún Canal (2302 meters): 5.8 km walk (102 minutes), heading North.
- San Cristobal de las Casas (Chiapas): Don't miss "Catedral de San Cristóbal de las Casas", 20 km, heading West (16 minutes by car)
- Rasién (446 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northeast (2 minutes by car)
- Macbilotic (71 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the North (3 minutes by car)
- San Antonio las Rosas (405 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the South (4 minutes by car)
- Jtzav (367 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northwest (3 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Nichnamtic (Chiapas)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Nichnamtic 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 Nichnamtic there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 127 | 106 | 233 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 190 | 170 | 360 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 459 | 306 | 765 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 84 | 46 | 130 |
#7 Pictures of Nichnamtic
Would you like to see what this town looks like and enjoy landscape pictures of Nichnamtic? 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 Nichnamtic.
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#9 Schools in Nichnamtic
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Chamula
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