Payamchit
Learn about small village of Payamchit through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 123 inhabitants of the State of Chiapas
The town of Payamchit belongs to the municipality of Chenalhó (State of Chiapas). There are 123 inhabitants and it is 980 meters altitude. The Magical Town of San Cristobal de las Casas is 36 minutes away by car (33 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #82 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In Payamchit, 16% of individuals have completed secondary education and 0% of households have a personal computer, laptop or tablet. More interesting data at the bottom of this page.
The town of Payamchit is located at 9.2 kilometers from Chenalhó, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Southwest direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Payamchit.
#1 Where is Payamchit? How to go? Map
Location map of Payamchit in Chiapas: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Payamchit, which is marked with the following symbol 
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#2 The population of Payamchit (Chiapas) is 123 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 66 | 57 | 123 |
| 2010 | 50 | 53 | 103 |
| 2005 | 65 | 65 | 130 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.39 | 5.66 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Illiterate population: | 18.70% | 17.48% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 4.88% | 5.66% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 13.82% | 30.00% |
| Schooling level: | 4.84 | 3.80 |
| Schooling level (men): | 6 | 5.21 |
| Schooling level (women): | 3.88 | 2.44 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 82.11% | 75.73% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 58.54% | 28.16% |
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| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 28.46% | 23.30% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 56.14% | 43.40% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 4.55% | 2.00% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 22 | 20 |
| Homes with electricity: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Homes with piped water: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 63.64% | 100.00% |
| Homes with a radio: | 18.18% | 100.00% |
| Homes with a television: | 40.91% | 85.00% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| 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: | 13.64% | 0.00% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 31.82% | 10.00% |
| Homes with Internet: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Payamchit
With the satellite map of Payamchit 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 Chenalhó. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Payamchit.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Payamchit
Many people want to stay in the town of Payamchit 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:- POSADA LA CABAÑITA: 13 km away, direction Southeast (11 minutes by car)
- POSADA ANABEL: 12 km away, direction Southeast (9 minutes by car)
- POSADO LOS ANGELES: 14 km away, direction Southeast (11 minutes by car)
- HOTEL LUNA JAGUAR: 13 km away, direction Southeast (10 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Payamchit
Want to know what to see in Payamchit if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Payamchit.Mountains in Payamchit for hiking and trails:
- Unalhuítz (2184 meters): 3.4 km walk (65 minutes), heading North.
- Lanzahuítz (Cerro Zigurat) (2180 meters): 4.5 km walk (56 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Cotolchij (2163 meters): 7.3 km walk (107 minutes), heading Southeast.
- Jolbax (1956 meters): 8.4 km walk (112 minutes), heading Southwest.
- San Cristobal de las Casas (Chiapas): Don't miss "Catedral de San Cristóbal de las Casas", 36 km, heading South (33 minutes by car)
- Yolontzuy (16 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the South (1 minutes by car)
- Atzamilho (472 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the North (2 minutes by car)
- Canvinic (153 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southwest (1 minutes by car)
- Stenlejtic (144 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the East (2 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Payamchit (Chiapas)
In Payamchit 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 Payamchit, 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.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 13 | 11 | 24 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 37 | 30 | 67 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 4 | 4 | 8 |
#7 Pictures of Payamchit
In order for you to enjoy nature around Payamchit, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Payamchit, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Chenalhó
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