Platanarcito

Learn about small village of Platanarcito through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 47 inhabitants of the State of Chiapas

The town of Platanarcito belongs to the municipality of Huitiupán (State of Chiapas). There are 47 inhabitants and it is 916 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Tapijulapa is 32 minutes away by car (27 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #67 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Platanarcito, 4% 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.

Do you want to locate the town of Platanarcito? You can find it at 14.6 kilometers, in direction Southwest, from the town of Huitiupán, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Platanarcito through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Platanarcito? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Platanarcito 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 Platanarcito.

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#2 The population of Platanarcito (Chiapas) is 47 inhabitants

Population data in Platanarcito
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020252247
2010172037
2005152237
Evolution of the population in Platanarcito: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Platanarcito:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):3.7735.00
Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas:0.00%0.00%
Illiterate population:27.66%35.14%
Illiterate population (men):12.77%35.00%
Illiterate population (women):14.89%35.29%
Schooling level:2.721.32
Schooling level (men):3.210.82
Schooling level (women):2.092
Indigenous culture data in Platanarcito:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:100.00%100.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:87.23%78.38%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:46.81%37.84%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Platanarcito, 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 Huitiupán (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.

Unemployment, economy and housing data in Platanarcito:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:17.02%32.43%
Employed population over 12 years (men):36.36%60.00%
Employed population over 12 years (women):0.00%0.00%
Number of inhabited private housings:810
Homes with electricity:100.00%100.00%
Homes with piped water:100.00%0.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:0.00%100.00%
Homes with a radio:50.00%37.50%
Homes with a television:37.50%12.50%
Homes with a refrigerator:12.50%0.00%
Homes with a washing machine:0.00%0.00%
Homes with a car:12.50%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:0.00%0.00%
Homes with Internet:0.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Platanarcito (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 Platanarcito

With the satellite map of Platanarcito 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 Huitiupán. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Platanarcito.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Platanarcito

Many people want to stay in the town of Platanarcito 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 Platanarcito

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Platanarcito? The list of the best places to visit in Platanarcito and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de Platanarcito para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro Volcán (1191 meters): 1.3 km walk (24 minutes), heading West.
  • Cerro Queretaro (1577 meters): 1.5 km walk (30 minutes), heading East.
  • Cerro Pabuchil (1627 meters): 3.1 km walk (41 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • Cerro Carrizal (1571 meters): 3.7 km walk (66 minutes), heading Northeast.
Magical Towns to visit when in Platanarcito:
  • Tapijulapa (Tabasco): Don't miss "Templo de Santiago Apóstol (siglo XVIII​)", 32 km, heading North (27 minutes by car)
  • Teapa (Tabasco): Don't miss "Estación Ferrocarril", 90 km, heading Northwest (60 minutes by car)
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Platanarcito?:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Population pyramid of Platanarcito (Chiapas)

In Platanarcito 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 Platanarcito, 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 Platanarcito (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)437
Youth (6-14 years)10515
Adults (15-59 years)101222
Elderly (60+ years)123

#7 Pictures of Platanarcito

Would you like to see what this town looks like and enjoy landscape pictures of Platanarcito? 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 Platanarcito.

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