Río Arcotete
We have collected many facts about the large village of Río Arcotete, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.
So you will learn about this incredible town of 547 inhabitants of Chiapas.
The town of Río Arcotete belongs to the municipality of San Cristóbal de las Casas (State of Chiapas). There are 547 inhabitants and it is 2,352 meters altitude. The Magical Town of San Cristobal de las Casas is 9 minutes away by car (8 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #30 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In Río Arcotete, there is a percentage of 100% of indigenous population and 46% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Río Arcotete? They are at the bottom of this page.
The town of Río Arcotete is located at 5.2 kilometers from San Cristóbal de las Casas, 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 Arcotete.
#1 Where is Río Arcotete? How to go? Map
What is the route to get to Río Arcotete (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 Río Arcotete (Chiapas) is 547 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 279 | 268 | 547 |
| 2010 | 149 | 145 | 294 |
| 2005 | 96 | 95 | 191 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.58 | 9.66 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Illiterate population: | 12.43% | 19.05% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 3.66% | 9.66% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 8.78% | 28.19% |
| Schooling level: | 4.61 | 3.52 |
| Schooling level (men): | 4.93 | 4.22 |
| Schooling level (women): | 4.33 | 2.98 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 85.01% | 84.01% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 21.76% | 44.22% |
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| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 40.04% | 11.90% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 58.96% | 23.45% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 21.86% | 0.67% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 113 | 65 |
| Homes with electricity: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Homes with piped water: | 100.00% | 94.64% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 38.94% | 100.00% |
| Homes with a radio: | 36.28% | 55.36% |
| Homes with a television: | 60.18% | 39.29% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 19.47% | 5.36% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 22.12% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a car: | 27.43% | 16.07% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 0.88% | 0.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 0.00% | 10.71% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 46.02% | 46.43% |
| Homes with Internet: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Río Arcotete
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Río Arcotete, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of San Cristóbal de las Casas. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Río Arcotete.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Río Arcotete
Many people want to stay in the town of Río Arcotete 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:- LA GARITA CABAÑAS: 4 km away, direction West (3 minutes by car)
- LA GARITA CABAÑAS: 4 km away, direction West (4 minutes by car)
- PARKING CAMPING: 5 km away, direction West (4 minutes by car)
- TORTILLERÍA DEL BARRIO: 5 km away, direction Northwest (4 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Río Arcotete
Want to know what to see in Río Arcotete if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Río Arcotete.Mountains in Río Arcotete for hiking and trails:
- Agua de Pajarito (2562 meters): 2.3 km walk (37 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Santa Cruz (2282 meters): 5.2 km walk (87 minutes), heading West.
- El Aguaje (2477 meters): 6.4 km walk (87 minutes), heading South.
- Cruz Carreta (2631 meters): 6.2 km walk (93 minutes), heading South.
- San Cristobal de las Casas (Chiapas): Don't miss "Iglesia de San Nicolás", 9 km, heading West (8 minutes by car)
- El Carmen Arcotete (267 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the East (2 minutes by car)
- Campo las Cuevas (30 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southwest (3 minutes by car)
- Las Piedrecitas (100 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the North (2 minutes by car)
- San Luis Chupactic (248 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the North (3 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Río Arcotete (Chiapas)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Río Arcotete 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 Río Arcotete there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 45 | 46 | 91 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 69 | 78 | 147 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 154 | 134 | 288 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 11 | 10 | 21 |
#7 Pictures of Río Arcotete
In order for you to enjoy nature around Río Arcotete, 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 Arcotete, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#9 Schools in Río Arcotete
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of San Cristóbal de las Casas
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