Pacanam Viejo
Maps, pictures and statistics of Pacanam Viejo, a beautiful medium-sized town of 286 inhabitants of the State of Chiapas
The town of Pacanam Viejo belongs to the municipality of Chalchihuitán (State of Chiapas). There are 286 inhabitants and it is 959 meters altitude. The Magical Town of San Cristobal de las Casas is 64 minutes away by car (56 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #20 of the ranking.
Data: In Pacanam Viejo, there is a percentage of 100% of indigenous population and 19% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Pacanam Viejo? They are at the bottom of this page.
Do you want to locate the town of Pacanam Viejo? You can find it at 10.4 kilometers, in direction Southesast, from the town of Chiquinshulum, which has the largest population within the municipality. And with respect to Chalchihuitán, which is the capital of the municipality, it is located at Northeast, at 3.6 kilometers. To enjoy the town of Pacanam Viejo through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.
#1 Where is Pacanam Viejo? How to go? Map
How to get to the town of Pacanam Viejo 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 Pacanam Viejo.
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#2 The population of Pacanam Viejo (Chiapas) is 286 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 145 | 141 | 286 |
| 2010 | 123 | 121 | 244 |
| 2005 | 99 | 86 | 185 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 3.06 | 16.53 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Illiterate population: | 9.44% | 20.49% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 2.80% | 16.53% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 6.64% | 24.39% |
| Schooling level: | 5.61 | 4.01 |
| Schooling level (men): | 6.13 | 4.59 |
| Schooling level (women): | 5.03 | 3.51 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 80.77% | 81.97% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 59.09% | 59.43% |
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| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 23.08% | 22.54% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 46.81% | 45.45% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 63 | 50 |
| Homes with electricity: | 66.67% | 87.76% |
| Homes with piped water: | 74.60% | 59.18% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 0.00% | 93.88% |
| Homes with a radio: | 9.52% | 14.29% |
| Homes with a television: | 22.22% | 6.12% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 3.17% | 2.04% |
| 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: | 19.05% | 0.00% |
| Homes with Internet: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Pacanam Viejo
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Pacanam Viejo, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Chalchihuitán. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Pacanam Viejo.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Pacanam Viejo
Do you want to stay in Pacanam Viejo? We don't have any hotel registered in this town, but you can check in this list of the closest accommodations to Pacanam Viejo:- HOSPEDAJE PANTELHÓ: 20 km away, direction East (15 minutes by car)
- HOSPEDAJE JESUS DE LA BUENA ESPERANZA: 16 km away, direction East (13 minutes by car)
- HOSPEDAJE PAOLA: 16 km away, direction East (12 minutes by car)
- HOSPEDAJE PAOLA: 18 km away, direction East (15 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Pacanam Viejo
Want to know what to see in Pacanam Viejo if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Pacanam Viejo.Mountains in Pacanam Viejo for hiking and trails:
- Cerro Pacanám (1181 meters): 2.0 km walk (29 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Cerro Jolquintuin (1431 meters): 5.1 km walk (94 minutes), heading West.
- Cerro Bauntun (980 meters): 7.6 km walk (109 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Zigurat (2180 meters): 10.7 km walk (160 minutes), heading Southwest.
- San Cristobal de las Casas (Chiapas): Don't miss "Templo y Econvento de Santo Domingo de Guzmán", 64 km, heading South (56 minutes by car)
- Pacanam (358 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northeast (2 minutes by car)
- Lobolaltic (Tojtic) (547 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the South (2 minutes by car)
- Joveltic (471 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southwest (2 minutes by car)
- Patkanteal (340 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northeast (3 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Pacanam Viejo (Chiapas)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Pacanam Viejo 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 Pacanam Viejo there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 38 | 24 | 62 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 40 | 41 | 81 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 60 | 73 | 133 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 7 | 3 | 10 |
#7 Pictures of Pacanam Viejo
In order for you to enjoy nature around Pacanam Viejo, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Pacanam Viejo, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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