Pontik
Learn about small village of Pontik through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 22 inhabitants of the State of Chiapas
The town of Pontik belongs to the municipality of Huixtán (State of Chiapas). There are 22 inhabitants and it is 2,027 meters altitude. The Magical Town of San Cristobal de las Casas is 50 minutes away by car (38 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #55 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In Pontik, 35% of the population over 12 years is single and 0% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.
The town of Pontik is located at 2.1 kilometers from Huixtán, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Southesast direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Pontik.
#1 Where is Pontik? How to go? Map
What is the route to get to Pontik (Chiapas)? Find out on this map the access to this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in and out to the icon 
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#2 The population of Pontik (Chiapas) is 22 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 9 | 13 | 22 |
| 2010 | 20 | 18 | 38 |
| 2005 | 23 | 24 | 47 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.63 | 33.33 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Illiterate population: | 36.36% | 42.11% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 9.09% | 33.33% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 27.27% | 50.00% |
| Schooling level: | 3 | 2.29 |
| Schooling level (men): | 4.22 | 2.20 |
| Schooling level (women): | 1.63 | 2.36 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 95.45% | 92.11% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 18.18% | 44.74% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Huixtán (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 36.36% | 28.95% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 61.54% | 61.11% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 6 | 10 |
| Homes with electricity: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Homes with piped water: | 33.33% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 50.00% | 100.00% |
| Homes with a radio: | 50.00% | 50.00% |
| Homes with a television: | 33.33% | 20.00% |
| 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: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 33.33% | 0.00% |
| Homes with Internet: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Pontik
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Pontik, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Huixtán. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Pontik.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Pontik
Do you want to stay in Pontik? We don't have any hotel registered in this town, but you can check in this list of the closest accommodations to Pontik:- HOSPEDAJE EL ENCINO: 18 km away, direction Northeast (14 minutes by car)
- POSADA SANTO TOMAS: 15 km away, direction Northeast (11 minutes by car)
- POSADA FAMILIAR: 17 km away, direction Northeast (12 minutes by car)
- HOTEL SAN JOSÉ EL PARAISO: 27 km away, direction Southwest (23 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Pontik
Want to know what to see in Pontik if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Pontik.Mountains in Pontik for hiking and trails:
- Santo Domingo (2139 meters): 1.4 km walk (30 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Tzajalho (2282 meters): 3.8 km walk (52 minutes), heading Northwest.
- Guajam (2031 meters): 5.0 km walk (70 minutes), heading South.
- Eschel (2327 meters): 4.8 km walk (85 minutes), heading Southwest.
- San Cristobal de las Casas (Chiapas): Don't miss "Templo y Econvento de Santo Domingo de Guzmán", 50 km, heading West (38 minutes by car)
- Las Lajas (115 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southwest (3 minutes by car)
- La Ventana (204 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the West (4 minutes by car)
- Nuevo Poblado Dolores Chempil (270 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the South (5 minutes by car)
- Adolfo López Mateos (437 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the North (5 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Pontik (Chiapas)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Pontik 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 Pontik there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 5 | 8 | 13 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 3 | 1 | 4 |
#7 Pictures of Pontik
In order for you to enjoy nature around Pontik, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Pontik, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
Disfrute con las fotos de Pontik en este enlace
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#9 Schools in Pontik
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Huixtán
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- Chishté 1 (182 inhabitants)
- El Paraíso las Delicias (11 inhabitants)
- Huixtán (1901 inhabitants)
- Las Lajas (115 inhabitants)
- Los Pozos (1271 inhabitants)
- Monte Bonito (512 inhabitants)
- Población (166 inhabitants)
- Reforma Agraria (88 inhabitants)
- San Antonio Balashilna (421 inhabitants)
- San Fernando (663 inhabitants)
- San Gregorio (128 inhabitants)
- Yalcuc (269 inhabitants)
- Zitim (42 inhabitants)