Santa Catarina de las Palmas
The most complete information about the large village of Santa Catarina de las Palmas (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.
Did you know that this town in Chiapas has 562 inhabitants?
It was formerly known as Santa Catarina las Palmas.
The town of Santa Catarina de las Palmas belongs to the municipality of Huitiupán (State of Chiapas). There are 562 inhabitants and it is 239 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Tapijulapa is 54 minutes away by car (52 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #14 of the ranking.
You may know this town as Santa Catarina las Palmas, because this was its former name. The inhabitants of this community decided to change its name in 2010.
Data: In Santa Catarina de las Palmas, 34% of the population over 12 years is single and 1% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.
Do you want to locate the town of Santa Catarina de las Palmas? You can find it at 2.2 kilometers, in direction Southesast, from the town of Huitiupán, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Santa Catarina de las Palmas through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.
#1 Where is Santa Catarina de las Palmas? How to go? Map
Location map of Santa Catarina de las Palmas in Chiapas: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Santa Catarina de las Palmas, which is marked with the following symbol 
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#2 The population of Santa Catarina de las Palmas (Chiapas) is 562 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 294 | 268 | 562 |
| 2010 | 243 | 246 | 489 |
| 2005 | 200 | 207 | 407 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 3.05 | 12.20 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas: | 0.71% | 0.00% |
| Illiterate population: | 12.28% | 15.34% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 3.74% | 12.20% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 8.54% | 18.52% |
| Schooling level: | 6.58 | 5.45 |
| Schooling level (men): | 7.1 | 6.23 |
| Schooling level (women): | 6.06 | 4.62 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 79.89% | 98.16% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 49.82% | 84.87% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 5.16% | 5.11% |
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| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 58.54% | 30.27% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 68.66% | 58.54% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 49.32% | 1.65% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 130 | 95 |
| Homes with electricity: | 100.00% | 98.89% |
| Homes with piped water: | 100.00% | 95.56% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 100.00% | 96.67% |
| Homes with a radio: | 36.15% | 58.89% |
| Homes with a television: | 66.15% | 55.56% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 49.23% | 28.89% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 3.08% | 1.11% |
| Homes with a car: | 0.77% | 0.00% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 0.00% | 2.22% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 45.38% | 0.00% |
| Homes with Internet: | 0.77% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Santa Catarina de las Palmas
With the satellite map of Santa Catarina de las Palmas 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 Huitiupán. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Santa Catarina de las Palmas.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Santa Catarina de las Palmas
Many people want to stay in the town of Santa Catarina de las Palmas 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:- POSADA Y MINIABARROTES: 3 km away, direction Southwest (2 minutes by car)
- HOTEL AMBAR: 11 km away, direction Southwest (9 minutes by car)
- HOTEL BUGAMBILIAS: 9 km away, direction Southwest (6 minutes by car)
- POSADA LA TORRE: 10 km away, direction Southwest (9 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Santa Catarina de las Palmas
Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Santa Catarina de las Palmas? The list of the best places to visit in Santa Catarina de las Palmas and nearby locations.Las mejores montes de Santa Catarina de las Palmas para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
- Cerro La Ventana (718 meters): 2.4 km walk (37 minutes), heading North.
- Cerro Itzantun (598 meters): 2.4 km walk (46 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Cerro Ambar (1305 meters): 6.1 km walk (83 minutes), heading East.
- Cerro Chicholhuitz (862 meters): 7.4 km walk (139 minutes), heading Northwest.
- Tapijulapa (Tabasco): Don't miss "Templo de Santiago Apóstol (siglo XVIII)", 54 km, heading North (52 minutes by car)
- San Dionisio (16 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the South (2 minutes by car)
- Diez de Junio (7 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southwest (3 minutes by car)
- Álvaro Obregón (238 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the North (4 minutes by car)
- Huitiupán (3508 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southwest (5 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Santa Catarina de las Palmas (Chiapas)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Santa Catarina de las Palmas 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 Santa Catarina de las Palmas there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 39 | 27 | 66 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 66 | 52 | 118 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 163 | 161 | 324 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 26 | 28 | 54 |
#7 Pictures of Santa Catarina de las Palmas
In order for you to enjoy nature around Santa Catarina de las Palmas, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Santa Catarina de las Palmas, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
Disfrute con las fotos de Santa Catarina de las Palmas en este enlace
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#9 Schools in Santa Catarina de las Palmas
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