Nuevo Amatenango

Maps, pictures and statistics of Nuevo Amatenango, a beautiful large village of 1,536 inhabitants of the State of Chiapas

The town of Nuevo Amatenango belongs to the municipality of Amatenango de la Frontera (State of Chiapas). There are 1,536 inhabitants and it is 861 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #3 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Nuevo Amatenango, there is a percentage of 2% of indigenous population and 65% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Nuevo Amatenango? They are at the bottom of this page.

The town of Nuevo Amatenango is located at 219.9 kilometers from El Pacayal, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the West direction. In addition, it is located at 12.2 kilometers from Amatenango de la Frontera, which is the capital of the municipality, in the Northwest direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Nuevo Amatenango.

#1 Where is Nuevo Amatenango? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Nuevo Amatenango 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 Nuevo Amatenango.

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#2 The population of Nuevo Amatenango (Chiapas) is 1,536 inhabitants

Population data in Nuevo Amatenango
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20207897471536
20108257691594
20057957351530
Evolution of the population in Nuevo Amatenango: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Nuevo Amatenango:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.44.42
Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas:0.52%0.50%
Illiterate population:5.08%6.84%
Illiterate population (men):1.56%4.42%
Illiterate population (women):3.52%9.09%
Schooling level:8.136.84
Schooling level (men):8.357.18
Schooling level (women):7.936.53
Indigenous culture data in Nuevo Amatenango:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:1.69%7.78%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.46%3.32%
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 Nuevo Amatenango, 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 Amatenango de la Frontera (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.

Unemployment, economy and housing data in Nuevo Amatenango:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:35.09%30.55%
Employed population over 12 years (men):51.14%51.63%
Employed population over 12 years (women):19.90%10.91%
Number of inhabited private housings:368407
Homes with electricity:99.46%98.02%
Homes with piped water:99.46%96.60%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:98.91%95.75%
Homes with a radio:37.23%66.86%
Homes with a television:88.04%79.04%
Homes with a refrigerator:82.88%66.57%
Homes with a washing machine:55.16%37.68%
Homes with a car:25.00%21.81%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:11.96%6.23%
Homes with landline telephone:26.09%26.63%
Homes with cell phones:64.95%5.95%
Homes with Internet:25.82%0.28%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Nuevo Amatenango (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 Nuevo Amatenango

With the satellite map of Nuevo Amatenango 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 Amatenango de la Frontera. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Nuevo Amatenango.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Nuevo Amatenango

Many people want to stay in the town of Nuevo Amatenango 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 Nuevo Amatenango

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Nuevo Amatenango? The list of the best places to visit in Nuevo Amatenango and nearby locations.
Mountains in Nuevo Amatenango for hiking and trails:
  • Crestón del Gallo (2284 meters): 5.3 km walk (106 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Las Campanas (1578 meters): 6.0 km walk (125 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • San José (2078 meters): 5.7 km walk (95 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cuchilla del Platanillo (Cumbre Oaxaqueño) (1641 meters): 7.3 km walk (102 minutes), heading Southeast.
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Nuevo Amatenango?:
  • Guadalupe (35 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northwest (1 minutes by car)
  • El Palmar Grande (98 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southwest (1 minutes by car)
  • Rancho Alegre (22 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the North (2 minutes by car)
  • El Sabinal (39 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the West (2 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 Nuevo Amatenango (Chiapas)

In Nuevo Amatenango there is a very characteristic age structure of the population, which you can see in the following population pyramid, with data from 2005. After analyzing the demographic data of Nuevo Amatenango, separated by men and women, and also by age groups, we can analyze what the future of the population in this town will be like.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Nuevo Amatenango (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)8380163
Youth (6-14 years)131157288
Adults (15-59 years)476400876
Elderly (60+ years)99110209

#7 Pictures of Nuevo Amatenango

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

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#8 The Postal Code of Nuevo Amatenango (Chiapas) is 30935

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Nuevo Amatenango so that you can send postal packages and letters with complete confidence that they will arrive at their destination? Write down the following 5 digits: 30935. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Nuevo Amatenango ("30") correspond to the State of Chiapas, and the last three identify the town itself. As a curiosity, there may be several locations in the same State with the same Post Code.

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#11 Other towns in the Municipality of Amatenango de la Frontera

  1. Calera (83 inhabitants)
  2. El Chorro (36 inhabitants)
  3. Granadillal (15 inhabitants)
  4. Guadalupe (- inhabitants)
  5. Huixquilar (279 inhabitants)
  6. Huntaj (7 inhabitants)
  7. La Línea (72 inhabitants)
  8. La Rinconada (464 inhabitants)
  9. Las Cruces (65 inhabitants)
  10. Las Grutas (19 inhabitants)
  11. Nueva Morelia (667 inhabitants)
  12. Potrerillo (- inhabitants)
  13. San Cristobalito (46 inhabitants)
  14. San Jerónimo (229 inhabitants)
  15. Vueltaminas (24 inhabitants)