Pedernal (Chiapas)
Learn about large village of Pedernal through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 571 inhabitants of the State of Chiapas
The town of Pedernal (Chiapas) belongs to the municipality of San Cristóbal de las Casas. There are 571 inhabitants and it is 2,246 meters altitude. The Magical Town of San Cristobal de las Casas is 39 minutes away by car (32 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #15 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In Pedernal, 32% of the population over 12 years is single and 1% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.
The town of Pedernal is located at 21.1 kilometers from San Cristóbal de las Casas, 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 Pedernal.
#1 Where is Pedernal? How to go? Map
How to get to the town of Pedernal 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 Pedernal.
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#2 The population of Pedernal (Chiapas) is 571 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 279 | 292 | 571 |
| 2010 | 259 | 268 | 527 |
| 2005 | 265 | 254 | 519 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.85 | 17.91 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Illiterate population: | 14.89% | 23.72% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 5.78% | 17.91% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 9.11% | 29.73% |
| Schooling level: | 5.69 | 4.03 |
| Schooling level (men): | 6.22 | 4.60 |
| Schooling level (women): | 5.1 | 3.49 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 42.03% | 62.81% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 24.69% | 47.82% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 0.70% | 3.61% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of San Cristóbal de las Casas (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 57.79% | 34.72% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 73.63% | 56.72% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 41.22% | 11.97% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 138 | 156 |
| Homes with electricity: | 98.55% | 93.69% |
| Homes with piped water: | 60.87% | 65.77% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 27.54% | 96.40% |
| Homes with a radio: | 50.72% | 61.26% |
| Homes with a television: | 54.35% | 59.46% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 12.32% | 3.60% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 15.94% | 2.70% |
| Homes with a car: | 5.07% | 3.60% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 5.07% | 2.70% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 19.57% | 6.31% |
| Homes with Internet: | 0.72% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Pedernal
With the satellite map of Pedernal 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 San Cristóbal de las Casas. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Pedernal.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Pedernal
It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of Pedernal, but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to Pedernal so you can contact them:- HOTEL SAN JOSÉ EL PARAISO: 16 km away, direction Southwest (13 minutes by car)
- POSADA ALICIA: 22 km away, direction South (16 minutes by car)
- HOTEL SAN MARTIN: 20 km away, direction South (17 minutes by car)
- HOTEL RESTUARANT CATEDRAL DE MARIA: 22 km away, direction South (15 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Pedernal
Want to know what to see in Pedernal if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Pedernal.Las mejores montes de Pedernal para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
- Eschel (2327 meters): 4.6 km walk (68 minutes), heading North.
- Crusquim (2345 meters): 4.9 km walk (69 minutes), heading North.
- Shuncalá (2345 meters): 4.4 km walk (55 minutes), heading East.
- Guajam (2031 meters): 5.7 km walk (114 minutes), heading Northeast.
- San Cristobal de las Casas (Chiapas): Don't miss "​Catedral de San Cristóbal de las Casas", 39 km, heading West (32 minutes by car)
- San José Yashitinín (1274 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southeast (3 minutes by car)
- Chigtón (126 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northwest (4 minutes by car)
- Fray Bartolomé (458 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the West (3 minutes by car)
- Buenavista (593 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the East (4 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Pedernal (Chiapas)
In Pedernal 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 Pedernal, 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) | 32 | 35 | 67 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 46 | 36 | 82 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 174 | 191 | 365 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 27 | 30 | 57 |
#7 Pictures of Pedernal
Would you like to see what this town looks like and enjoy landscape pictures of Pedernal? 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 Pedernal.
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#8 The Postal Code of Pedernal (Chiapas) is 29310
Do you want to know the Postal Code of Pedernal 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: 29310. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Pedernal ("29") 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.
#9 Vote for Pedernal as the most beautiful town in Mexico
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In the following links you can check the list of the best (and most beautiful) towns in Mexico and the State of Chiapas, by popular vote:
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#10 Schools in Pedernal
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of San Cristóbal de las Casas
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- Campo Grande (160 inhabitants)
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- San Luis Chupactic (248 inhabitants)
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