Río América
Learn about small village of Río América through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 68 inhabitants of the State of Chiapas
The town of Río América belongs to the municipality of Las Margaritas (State of Chiapas). There are 68 inhabitants and it is 1,364 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Comitán de Domínguez is 66 minutes away by car (52 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #228 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In Río América, 13% of the inhabitants are catholic and 0% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.
The town of Río América is located at 22.3 kilometers from Las Margaritas, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the East direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Río América.
#1 Where is Río América? How to go? Map
Location map of Río América in Chiapas: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Río América, which is marked with the following symbol 
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#2 The population of Río América (Chiapas) is 68 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 30 | 38 | 68 |
| 2010 | 19 | 23 | 42 |
| 2005 | 15 | 17 | 32 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 3.1 | 17.39 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Illiterate population: | 16.18% | 28.57% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 5.88% | 17.39% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 10.29% | 42.11% |
| Schooling level: | 4.33 | 3.26 |
| Schooling level (men): | 5.05 | 4.85 |
| Schooling level (women): | 3.41 | 1.20 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 66.18% | 78.57% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 4.41% | 2.38% |
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| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 61.76% | 30.95% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 60.53% | 56.52% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 63.33% | 0.00% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 13 | 8 |
| Homes with electricity: | 92.31% | 100.00% |
| Homes with piped water: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 0.00% | 100.00% |
| Homes with a radio: | 61.54% | 57.14% |
| Homes with a television: | 30.77% | 42.86% |
| 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: | 7.69% | 0.00% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 30.77% | 0.00% |
| Homes with Internet: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Río América
With the satellite map of Río América 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 Las Margaritas. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Río América.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Río América
Many people want to stay in the town of Río América 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:- HOSPEDAJE VAZQUEZ: 21 km away, direction Southwest (15 minutes by car)
- HOTEL ANGELES: 22 km away, direction Southwest (18 minutes by car)
- RENTA DE CABAÑAS LÁZARO CÁRDENAS: 31 km away, direction South (24 minutes by car)
- HOSPEDAJE CARDENAS: 29 km away, direction South (21 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Río América
Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Río América? The list of the best places to visit in Río América and nearby locations.Las mejores montes de Río América para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
- Cerro Potrero Valles (1781 meters): 17.6 km walk (235 minutes), heading South.
- Comitán de Domínguez (Chiapas): Don't miss "Centro Cultural Rosario Catellanos", 66 km, heading West (52 minutes by car)
- Che Guevara (32 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the East (1 minutes by car)
- San José las Flores (9 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the North (2 minutes by car)
- El Ciprés (14 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the East (3 minutes by car)
- San José las Palmas (42 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the East (3 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Río América (Chiapas)
In Río América 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 Río América, 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) | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 9 | 10 | 19 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 16 | 19 | 35 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 1 | 3 | 4 |
#7 Pictures of Río América
In order for you to enjoy nature around Río América, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Río América, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#9 Schools in Río América
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Las Margaritas
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