Sabanilla (Chiapas)

Learn about large village of Sabanilla through its pictures, maps and population statistics.

All the information about this town of 3,360 inhabitants of the State of Chiapas

The town of Sabanilla (Chiapas) belongs to the municipality of Sabanilla. There are 3,360 inhabitants and it is 257 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Tapijulapa is 53 minutes away by car (41 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #1 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Sabanilla, there is a percentage of 60% of indigenous population and 31% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Sabanilla? They are at the bottom of this page.

#1 Where is Sabanilla? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of Sabanilla 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 Sabanilla.

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#2 The population of Sabanilla (Chiapas) is 3,360 inhabitants

Population data in Sabanilla (Chiapas)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020172816323360
2010154415083052
2005139113782769
Evolution of the population in Sabanilla: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Sabanilla:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.478.29
Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas:0.12%0.20%
Illiterate population:11.13%12.09%
Illiterate population (men):3.87%8.29%
Illiterate population (women):7.26%15.80%
Schooling level:7.936.77
Schooling level (men):8.427.35
Schooling level (women):7.496.25
Indigenous culture data in Sabanilla:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:59.55%68.55%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:28.81%37.84%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:2.47%0.82%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Sabanilla, 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 Sabanilla:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:30.48%26.80%
Employed population over 12 years (men):50.61%49.20%
Employed population over 12 years (women):11.46%4.92%
Number of inhabited private housings:821748
Homes with electricity:99.39%97.88%
Homes with piped water:97.69%89.70%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:98.54%93.79%
Homes with a radio:10.35%50.00%
Homes with a television:63.22%77.88%
Homes with a refrigerator:55.54%51.36%
Homes with a washing machine:9.99%10.30%
Homes with a car:2.80%7.58%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:3.78%5.30%
Homes with landline telephone:0.37%1.06%
Homes with cell phones:30.57%21.82%
Homes with Internet:2.07%0.91%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Sabanilla (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 Sabanilla

With the satellite map of Sabanilla 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 Sabanilla. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Sabanilla.



#4 What to do in Sabanilla

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Sabanilla? The list of the best places to visit in Sabanilla and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de Sabanilla para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro La Chachalaca (797 meters): 1.7 km walk (29 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro La Guacamaya (1079 meters): 4.2 km walk (79 minutes), heading North.
  • Cerro La Cumbre (826 meters): 5.2 km walk (86 minutes), heading Northwest.
  • Cerro Koctic (La Peña) (1624 meters): 7.0 km walk (128 minutes), heading Southwest.
Magical Towns to visit when in Sabanilla:
  • Tapijulapa (Tabasco): Don't miss "Templo de Santiago Apóstol (siglo XVIII​)", 53 km, heading Northwest (41 minutes by car)
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Sabanilla?:This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#5 Population pyramid of Sabanilla (Chiapas)

In Sabanilla 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 Sabanilla, 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 Sabanilla (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)210229439
Youth (6-14 years)366352718
Adults (15-59 years)1,0209351,955
Elderly (60+ years)132116248

#6 Pictures of Sabanilla

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

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  5. El Primor (29 inhabitants)
  6. El Vergel (65 inhabitants)
  7. Francisco Villa (455 inhabitants)
  8. General Castellanos Domínguez (163 inhabitants)
  9. Jesús Carranza (765 inhabitants)
  10. Las Delicias (77 inhabitants)
  11. Limajol (- inhabitants)
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  14. Santa Anita (19 inhabitants)
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