San Rafael (Chiapas)

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So you will learn about this incredible town of 101 inhabitants of Chiapas.

The town of San Rafael (Chiapas) belongs to the municipality of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa. There are 101 inhabitants and it is 779 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa is 18 minutes away by car (15 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #81 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In San Rafael, there is a percentage of 18% of indigenous population and 62% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on San Rafael? They are at the bottom of this page.

The town of San Rafael is located at 10.4 kilometers from Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Northwest direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of San Rafael.

#1 Where is San Rafael? How to go? Map

Online map of San Rafael (Chiapas) to be able to get to and make trips around this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in (+) or out (-) to locate the village.

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#2 The population of San Rafael (Chiapas) is 101 inhabitants

Population data in San Rafael (Chiapas)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20205645101
2010524395
2005271946
Evolution of the population in San Rafael: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in San Rafael:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.6813.95
Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas:0.99%0.00%
Illiterate population:9.90%15.79%
Illiterate population (men):5.94%13.95%
Illiterate population (women):3.96%17.31%
Schooling level:4.893.96
Schooling level (men):4.324.13
Schooling level (women):5.343.85
Indigenous culture data in San Rafael:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:17.82%0.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:3.96%0.00%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of San Rafael, 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 San Rafael:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:52.48%28.42%
Employed population over 12 years (men):57.78%58.14%
Employed population over 12 years (women):48.21%3.85%
Number of inhabited private housings:2424
Homes with electricity:95.83%100.00%
Homes with piped water:100.00%100.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:91.67%93.75%
Homes with a radio:50.00%68.75%
Homes with a television:70.83%100.00%
Homes with a refrigerator:62.50%62.50%
Homes with a washing machine:41.67%37.50%
Homes with a car:4.17%12.50%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:4.17%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:4.17%0.00%
Homes with cell phones:62.50%50.00%
Homes with Internet:12.50%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in San Rafael (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 San Rafael

Amazing satellite GPS maps of San Rafael, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa. You can search free satellite map (2024) of San Rafael.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near San Rafael

Many people want to stay in the town of San Rafael 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:

#5 What to do in San Rafael

Want to know what to see in San Rafael if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy San Rafael.
Mountains in San Rafael for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro El Pitutal (1160 meters): 11.0 km walk (137 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro Charro Negro (1154 meters): 11.9 km walk (183 minutes), heading Northeast.
  • Cerro La Calabaza (1032 meters): 12.8 km walk (247 minutes), heading East.
  • El Plato (1001 meters): 15.8 km walk (279 minutes), heading Southwest.
Magical Towns to visit when in San Rafael:Other towns near San Rafael:
  • Las Estrellitas (6 inhabitants): Located 0 km to the North (0 minutes by car)
  • San Isidro (La Ciénega) (25 inhabitants): Located 0 km to the Northeast (0 minutes by car)
  • La Reforma (19 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northeast (1 minutes by car)
  • Villahermosa (11 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the South (1 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 San Rafael (Chiapas)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town San Rafael (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)7411
Youth (6-14 years)161632
Adults (15-59 years)281947
Elderly (60+ years)5611

#7 Pictures of San Rafael

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

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#10 Other towns in the Municipality of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa

  1. CNC (1031 inhabitants)
  2. San Miguel Arcángel (11 inhabitants)
  3. El Recuerdo (8 inhabitants)
  4. El Suspiro (6 inhabitants)
  5. El Tempisque Uno (5 inhabitants)
  6. La Cascada (- inhabitants)
  7. La Nueva Victoria (Los Pájaros) (- inhabitants)
  8. El Espinal (Los Carriles) (3 inhabitants)
  9. Las Margaritas (5 inhabitants)
  10. Los Pascuales (10 inhabitants)
  11. San Antonio (- inhabitants)
  12. San Antonio del Alto (4 inhabitants)
  13. San Jorge (5 inhabitants)
  14. San Vicente (Los Limones) (3 inhabitants)
  15. Unión las Palmas (- inhabitants)