Progreso (Chiapas)

The most complete information about the large village of Progreso (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.

Did you know that this town in Chiapas has 854 inhabitants?

The town of Progreso (Chiapas) belongs to the municipality of Pijijiapan. There are 854 inhabitants and it is 11 meters altitude. It is the most populated town in the position #10 of the whole municipality.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Progreso, 32% of the inhabitants are catholic and 78% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

To locate this beautiful town inside the municipality, you must know that Progreso is located at 11.8 kilometers (in direction Northeast) from the locality of Pijijiapan, which is the one that has more inhabitants inside the municipality. With our webpage and with our satelital map that you can find below, you can know where is and visit the surroundings of Progreso.

#1 Where is Progreso? How to go? Map

Location map of Progreso in Chiapas: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Progreso, which is marked with the following symbol Map marker

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#2 The population of Progreso (Chiapas) is 854 inhabitants

Population data in Progreso (Chiapas)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020425429854
2010434433867
2005427390817
Evolution of the population in Progreso: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Progreso:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.55.77
Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas:7.03%1.15%
Illiterate population:9.48%6.92%
Illiterate population (men):3.40%5.77%
Illiterate population (women):6.09%8.06%
Schooling level:6.836.06
Schooling level (men):7.056.25
Schooling level (women):6.615.88
Indigenous culture data in Progreso:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:0.00%0.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:0.00%0.00%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Progreso, 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 Progreso:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:46.84%30.57%
Employed population over 12 years (men):60.14%58.43%
Employed population over 12 years (women):33.41%2.76%
Number of inhabited private housings:246218
Homes with electricity:100.00%99.53%
Homes with piped water:95.53%0.47%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:99.59%96.26%
Homes with a radio:45.93%68.69%
Homes with a television:88.62%86.92%
Homes with a refrigerator:84.55%82.24%
Homes with a washing machine:78.46%67.29%
Homes with a car:19.92%17.76%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:2.03%4.67%
Homes with landline telephone:20.33%41.12%
Homes with cell phones:73.58%25.70%
Homes with Internet:1.22%0.93%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Progreso (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 Progreso

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Progreso, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Pijijiapan. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Progreso.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Progreso

Do you want to stay in Progreso? We don't have any hotel registered in this town, but you can check in this list of the closest accommodations to Progreso:

#5 What to do in Progreso

Want to know what to see in Progreso if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Progreso.
Las mejores montes de Progreso para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cubilete (377 meters): 6.6 km walk (81 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • La Encomienda (197 meters): 10.2 km walk (181 minutes), heading West.
  • Las Tres Crestas (1036 meters): 13.1 km walk (179 minutes), heading North.
  • Cerro Solo (216 meters): 15.2 km walk (191 minutes), heading Southeast.
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Progreso?:
  • Cuatro Hermanos (10 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the North (1 minutes by car)
  • Nueva Roma (18 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the North (2 minutes by car)
  • El Cocal (6 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southwest (2 minutes by car)
  • Los Cocos (7 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southwest (2 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 Progreso (Chiapas)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Progreso 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 Progreso there is a generational replacement.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Progreso (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)424587
Youth (6-14 years)7981160
Adults (15-59 years)246240486
Elderly (60+ years)5863121

#7 Pictures of Progreso

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

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  2. El Caulote (- inhabitants)
  3. El Naranjo (19 inhabitants)
  4. El Palmarcito (Ampliación) (15 inhabitants)
  5. El Progreso (7 inhabitants)
  6. El Recuerdo (- inhabitants)
  7. Hermenegildo Galeana (1103 inhabitants)
  8. Hugo Rendón Santiago (1 inhabitants)
  9. Isla San José (93 inhabitants)
  10. La Cajeta (3 inhabitants)
  11. Las Margaritas (4 inhabitants)
  12. Los Laureles (4 inhabitants)
  13. Los Tres Reyes (9 inhabitants)
  14. Nuevo México (36 inhabitants)
  15. Unión y Progreso (5 inhabitants)