Samahil

Maps, pictures and statistics of Samahil, a beautiful large village of 3,352 inhabitants of the State of Yucatán

The town of Samahil belongs to the municipality of Samahil (State of Yucatán). There are 3,352 inhabitants and it is 5 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Sisal is 49 minutes away by car (46 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #1 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Samahil, there is a percentage of 65% of indigenous population and 84% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Samahil? They are at the bottom of this page.

#1 Where is Samahil? How to go? Map

Location map of Samahil in Yucatán: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Samahil, which is marked with the following symbol Map marker

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#2 The population of Samahil (Yucatán) is 3,352 inhabitants

Population data in Samahil
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020164417083352
2010140514212826
2005136213422704
Evolution of the population in Samahil: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Samahil:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.086.97
Population coming from outside the State of Yucatán:0.57%0.57%
Illiterate population:4.71%9.45%
Illiterate population (men):1.22%6.97%
Illiterate population (women):3.49%11.96%
Schooling level:8.336.69
Schooling level (men):8.587.09
Schooling level (women):8.066.29
Indigenous culture data in Samahil:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:64.68%78.38%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:26.10%34.61%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.69%0.50%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Samahil, compared with its municipality, with the percentage in the State of Yucatán, and in the country as a whole.

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Unemployment, economy and housing data in Samahil:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:45.70%36.38%
Employed population over 12 years (men):58.14%53.34%
Employed population over 12 years (women):32.79%19.22%
Number of inhabited private housings:843776
Homes with electricity:98.70%97.24%
Homes with piped water:98.81%77.21%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:84.82%87.23%
Homes with a radio:55.04%71.84%
Homes with a television:92.17%91.87%
Homes with a refrigerator:81.73%68.36%
Homes with a washing machine:75.33%62.84%
Homes with a car:20.40%17.42%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:16.01%8.27%
Homes with landline telephone:0.59%21.19%
Homes with cell phones:83.63%49.93%
Homes with Internet:25.74%1.74%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Samahil (over 12 years), comparing the same percentage with the municipality, with the State of Yucatán, and with the total for the country.
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#3 Satellite photo of Samahil

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Samahil, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Samahil. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Samahil.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Samahil

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

#5 What to do in Samahil

Want to know what to see in Samahil if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Samahil.
Magical Towns to visit when in Samahil:
  • Sisal (Yucatán): Don't miss "Fuerte de Santiago", 49 km, heading Northwest (46 minutes by car)
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Samahil?:
  • San Antonio (7 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southwest (1 minutes by car)
  • Buenaventura (6 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the East (7 minutes by car)
  • San Antonio Chum (1015 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the East (6 minutes by car)
  • Kuchel (977 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the South (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 Samahil (Yucatán)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Samahil 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 Samahil there is a generational replacement.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Samahil (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)167185352
Youth (6-14 years)246265511
Adults (15-59 years)1,0731,0922,165
Elderly (60+ years)158166324

#7 Pictures of Samahil

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

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#8 The Postal Code of Samahil (Yucatán) is 97810

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Samahil so that you can send postal packages and letters with complete confidence that they will arrive at their destination? Write down the following 5 digits: 97810. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Samahil ("97") correspond to the State of Yucatán, and the last three identify the town itself. As a curiosity, there may be several locations in the same State with the same Post Code.

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#13 Other towns in the Municipality of Samahil

  1. Buenaventura (6 inhabitants)
  2. Imersa (4 inhabitants)
  3. Imporsa (- inhabitants)
  4. San Bernardino Tixnuc (- inhabitants)
  5. Kuchel (977 inhabitants)
  6. Luis Echeverría Álvarez Uno (- inhabitants)
  7. Samahil (3352 inhabitants)
  8. San Martín (7 inhabitants)
  9. San Antonio Balché (1 inhabitants)
  10. San Antonio Tedzidz (1284 inhabitants)