Pugchén Mumuntic

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The town of Pugchén Mumuntic belongs to the municipality of Chamula (State of Chiapas). There are 1,472 inhabitants and it is 1,581 meters altitude. The Magical Town of San Cristobal de las Casas is 39 minutes away by car (35 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #18 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Pugchén Mumuntic, 24% of the inhabitants are catholic and 2% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

Do you want to locate the town of Pugchén Mumuntic? You can find it at 16.6 kilometers, in direction Southwest, from the town of Chamula, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Pugchén Mumuntic through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Pugchén Mumuntic? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Pugchén Mumuntic 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 Pugchén Mumuntic.

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#2 The population of Pugchén Mumuntic (Chiapas) is 1,472 inhabitants

Population data in Pugchén Mumuntic
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20207507221472
20105415051046
2005456459915
Evolution of the population in Pugchén Mumuntic: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Pugchén Mumuntic:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.456.53
Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas:0.00%0.00%
Illiterate population:9.38%10.04%
Illiterate population (men):3.67%6.53%
Illiterate population (women):5.71%13.31%
Schooling level:5.84.75
Schooling level (men):6.065.05
Schooling level (women):5.554.48
Indigenous culture data in Pugchén Mumuntic:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:100.00%98.85%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:85.67%84.13%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:21.47%28.30%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Pugchén Mumuntic, 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 Pugchén Mumuntic:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:33.63%39.29%
Employed population over 12 years (men):54.29%53.07%
Employed population over 12 years (women):13.73%26.43%
Number of inhabited private housings:290226
Homes with electricity:97.93%90.78%
Homes with piped water:54.83%18.45%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:87.93%92.72%
Homes with a radio:7.93%36.41%
Homes with a television:47.93%41.26%
Homes with a refrigerator:14.83%6.80%
Homes with a washing machine:2.07%0.00%
Homes with a car:4.83%6.31%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:0.69%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:0.69%3.40%
Homes with cell phones:15.86%2.91%
Homes with Internet:0.34%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Pugchén Mumuntic (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 Pugchén Mumuntic

With the satellite map of Pugchén Mumuntic 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 Chamula. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Pugchén Mumuntic.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Pugchén Mumuntic

It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of Pugchén Mumuntic, but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to Pugchén Mumuntic so you can contact them:

#5 What to do in Pugchén Mumuntic

Want to know what to see in Pugchén Mumuntic if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Pugchén Mumuntic.
Mountains in Pugchén Mumuntic for hiking and trails:
  • El Durazno (1872 meters): 3.7 km walk (48 minutes), heading South.
  • La Tuna (1707 meters): 5.7 km walk (73 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • El Palmar (Cerro Troja) (1858 meters): 5.0 km walk (64 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • La Campana (1903 meters): 5.8 km walk (109 minutes), heading Southwest.
Magical Towns near Pugchén Mumuntic to discover the Mexican culture:Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Pugchén Mumuntic?:
  • Cacate (1546 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southwest (4 minutes by car)
  • Pugchén Chico (913 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southeast (4 minutes by car)
  • Nachauc (1074 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the East (6 minutes by car)
  • Nuevo Poblado la Ciénega (181 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the West (5 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 Pugchén Mumuntic (Chiapas)

In Pugchén Mumuntic 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 Pugchén Mumuntic, 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 Pugchén Mumuntic (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)128113241
Youth (6-14 years)152168320
Adults (15-59 years)417402819
Elderly (60+ years)533992

#7 Pictures of Pugchén Mumuntic

In order for you to enjoy nature around Pugchén Mumuntic, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Pugchén Mumuntic, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.

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