Ribera de la Selva
The most complete information about the medium-sized town of Ribera de la Selva (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.
Did you know that this town in Chiapas has 351 inhabitants?
The town of Ribera de la Selva belongs to the municipality of La Independencia (State of Chiapas). There are 351 inhabitants and it is 1,065 meters altitude. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #33 of the ranking.
Data: In Ribera de la Selva, 28% of the population over 12 years is single and 3% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.
Do you want to locate the town of Ribera de la Selva? You can find it at 42.9 kilometers, in direction East, from the town of El Triunfo, which has the largest population within the municipality. And with respect to La Independencia, which is the capital of the municipality, it is located at East, at 24.8 kilometers. To enjoy the town of Ribera de la Selva through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.
#1 Where is Ribera de la Selva? How to go? Map
How to get to the town of Ribera de la Selva 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 Ribera de la Selva.
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#2 The population of Ribera de la Selva (Chiapas) is 351 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 190 | 161 | 351 |
| 2010 | 145 | 125 | 270 |
| 2005 | 133 | 122 | 255 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.53 | 12.80 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas: | 0.57% | 0.00% |
| Illiterate population: | 18.52% | 16.30% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 5.70% | 12.80% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 12.82% | 19.31% |
| Schooling level: | 4.78 | 4.21 |
| Schooling level (men): | 5.06 | 4.41 |
| Schooling level (women): | 4.54 | 4.02 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 6.84% | 2.22% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 1.71% | 0.74% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of La Independencia (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 67.81% | 30.37% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 66.46% | 65.60% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 68.95% | 0.00% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 67 | 51 |
| Homes with electricity: | 95.52% | 93.75% |
| Homes with piped water: | 95.52% | 93.75% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 98.51% | 97.92% |
| Homes with a radio: | 35.82% | 29.17% |
| Homes with a television: | 52.24% | 35.42% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 20.90% | 12.50% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 2.99% | 2.08% |
| Homes with a car: | 8.96% | 4.17% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 4.48% | 0.00% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 46.27% | 0.00% |
| Homes with Internet: | 2.99% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Ribera de la Selva
With the satellite map of Ribera de la Selva 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 La Independencia. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Ribera de la Selva.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Ribera de la Selva
It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of Ribera de la Selva, but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to Ribera de la Selva so you can contact them:- HOSPEDAJE PLAZA: 37 km away, direction West (30 minutes by car)
- HOSPEDAJE EL RECUERDO: 38 km away, direction West (28 minutes by car)
- RENTA DE CABAÑAS LÁZARO CÁRDENAS: 38 km away, direction West (31 minutes by car)
- HOSPEDAJE CARDENAS: 34 km away, direction West (26 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Ribera de la Selva
A weekend in Ribera de la Selva and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Ribera de la Selva and surroundings to find the best destinations.Las mejores montes de Ribera de la Selva para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
- Cerro La Tembladera (1380 meters): 1.3 km walk (16 minutes), heading South.
- Cerro Bola (1127 meters): 9.9 km walk (160 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Cerro El Campanario (1059 meters): 13.0 km walk (205 minutes), heading East.
- Cerro Potrero Valles (1781 meters): 15.6 km walk (213 minutes), heading West.
- Tierra y Libertad (661 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the West (4 minutes by car)
- Playa Azul (760 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the East (5 minutes by car)
- San Isidro el Zapotal (979 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southeast (4 minutes by car)
- Candelaria (485 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the West (5 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Ribera de la Selva (Chiapas)
In Ribera de la Selva 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 Ribera de la Selva, 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) | 26 | 23 | 49 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 40 | 34 | 74 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 110 | 92 | 202 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 14 | 12 | 26 |
#7 Pictures of Ribera de la Selva
In order for you to enjoy nature around Ribera de la Selva, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Ribera de la Selva, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#9 Schools in Ribera de la Selva
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of La Independencia
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