Patria Nueva (San José el Contento)
Learn about large village of Patria Nueva (San José el Contento) through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 1,856 inhabitants of the State of Chiapas
It was formerly known as San José el Contento.
The town of Patria Nueva (San José el Contento) belongs to the municipality of Ocosingo (State of Chiapas). There are 1,856 inhabitants and it is 883 meters altitude. Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #23 in terms of number of inhabitants.
The locality was formerly known as San José el Contento, but changed its name a few years ago. In the year 2010, the locality changed its name.
Data: In Patria Nueva (San José el Contento), 36% of the population over 12 years is single and 2% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.
The town of Patria Nueva (San José el Contento) is located at 2.9 kilometers from Ocosingo, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Southwest direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Patria Nueva (San José el Contento).
#1 Where is Patria Nueva (San José el Contento)? How to go? Map
Online map of Patria Nueva (San José el Contento) in Chiapas, with an interactive cartography with which you can see closely the town, centered on 
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#2 The population of Patria Nueva (San José el Contento) (Chiapas) is 1,856 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 955 | 901 | 1856 |
| 2010 | 665 | 617 | 1282 |
| 2005 | 261 | 236 | 497 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.75 | 8.91 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas: | 0.11% | 0.00% |
| Illiterate population: | 13.42% | 14.90% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 4.53% | 8.91% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 8.89% | 20.45% |
| Schooling level: | 5.51 | 4.31 |
| Schooling level (men): | 5.99 | 5.22 |
| Schooling level (women): | 5.09 | 3.46 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 95.31% | 84.32% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 75.38% | 69.89% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 11.21% | 34.32% |
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| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 51.78% | 21.22% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 56.94% | 37.76% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 46.91% | 5.86% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 348 | 248 |
| Homes with electricity: | 98.56% | 93.79% |
| Homes with piped water: | 92.53% | 97.18% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 83.33% | 84.75% |
| Homes with a radio: | 51.44% | 26.55% |
| Homes with a television: | 60.63% | 34.46% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 14.37% | 7.91% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 4.89% | 1.13% |
| Homes with a car: | 3.16% | 0.56% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 0.86% | 0.56% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 0.29% | 0.56% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 26.15% | 3.95% |
| Homes with Internet: | 2.01% | 0.56% |
#3 Satellite photo of Patria Nueva (San José el Contento)
With the satellite map of Patria Nueva (San José el Contento) 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 Ocosingo. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Patria Nueva (San José el Contento).
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Patria Nueva (San José el Contento)
Many people want to stay in the town of Patria Nueva (San José el Contento) 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:- HOTEL MAYA MI-SOL: 3 km away, direction Southeast (2 minutes by car)
- HOTEL EXHACIEDA LA ILUSION: 3 km away, direction Southeast (3 minutes by car)
- HOTEL EXHACIENDA LA ILUSIÓN: 3 km away, direction Southeast (3 minutes by car)
- HOSPEDAJE Y RESTAURANT MATY: 4 km away, direction Southeast (3 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Patria Nueva (San José el Contento)
A weekend in Patria Nueva (San José el Contento) and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Patria Nueva (San José el Contento) and surroundings to find the best destinations.Mountains in Patria Nueva (San José el Contento) for hiking and trails:
- Chenchitám (1665 meters): 9.1 km walk (166 minutes), heading Northwest.
- Cerro Santo (1078 meters): 13.5 km walk (239 minutes), heading Southeast.
- Astagíate (1134 meters): 15.1 km walk (313 minutes), heading Southeast.
- Cerro Grande (1565 meters): 15.8 km walk (202 minutes), heading Northwest.
- Los Pinos (1364 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southeast (2 minutes by car)
- Carlos Lpez Gmez [Carlos Lpez Gmez (6 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the South (2 minutes by car)
- Salvador Monterrosa Zapeda [Salvador Monterrosa Zapeda (12 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southeast (2 minutes by car)
- Barrio el Cedro (14 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the South (2 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Patria Nueva (San José el Contento) (Chiapas)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Patria Nueva (San José el Contento) 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 Patria Nueva (San José el Contento) there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 177 | 162 | 339 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 245 | 267 | 512 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 494 | 419 | 913 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 39 | 53 | 92 |
#7 Pictures of Patria Nueva (San José el Contento)
In order for you to enjoy nature around Patria Nueva (San José el Contento), we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Patria Nueva (San José el Contento), so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#9 Schools in Patria Nueva (San José el Contento)
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