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.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

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

Population data in Pacanam Viejo
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020145141286
2010123121244
20059986185
Evolution of the population in Pacanam Viejo: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Pacanam Viejo:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):3.0616.53
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:5.614.01
Schooling level (men):6.134.59
Schooling level (women):5.033.51
Indigenous culture data in Pacanam Viejo:
20202010
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%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Pacanam Viejo, 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 Pacanam Viejo:
20202010
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:6350
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%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Pacanam Viejo (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 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:

#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.
Magical Towns to visit when in Pacanam Viejo:Other towns near Pacanam Viejo:
  • 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)
This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#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.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Pacanam Viejo (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)382462
Youth (6-14 years)404181
Adults (15-59 years)6073133
Elderly (60+ years)7310

#7 Pictures of Pacanam Viejo

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  2. Ch'Enmut (469 inhabitants)
  3. Chakteal (227 inhabitants)
  4. Chiquinshulum (2102 inhabitants)
  5. Chitik (251 inhabitants)
  6. Jolmochil (193 inhabitants)
  7. Mashilo (18 inhabitants)
  8. Meonlúm (77 inhabitants)
  9. Natilhuitz (145 inhabitants)
  10. Pacanam (358 inhabitants)
  11. Palestina (111 inhabitants)
  12. Tzacucum (987 inhabitants)
  13. Tzomoltón (344 inhabitants)
  14. Vista Hermosa (124 inhabitants)
  15. Yut Uk'Um (114 inhabitants)