Simojovel de Allende

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The town of Simojovel de Allende belongs to the municipality of Simojovel (State of Chiapas). There are 14,618 inhabitants and it is 663 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Tapijulapa is 52 minutes away by car (51 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 Simojovel de Allende, 19% of individuals have completed secondary education and 14% of households have a personal computer, laptop or tablet. More interesting data at the bottom of this page.

#1 Where is Simojovel de Allende? How to go? Map

Online map of Simojovel de Allende in Chiapas, with an interactive cartography with which you can see closely the town, centered on Map marker

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#2 The population of Simojovel de Allende (Chiapas) is 14,618 inhabitants

Population data in Simojovel de Allende
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20207517710114618
20105472529010762
2005479547319526
Evolution of the population in Simojovel de Allende: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Simojovel de Allende:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):2.378.73
Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas:0.75%0.44%
Illiterate population:9.26%11.96%
Illiterate population (men):3.26%8.73%
Illiterate population (women):6.01%15.08%
Schooling level:7.926.78
Schooling level (men):8.377.48
Schooling level (women):7.526.15
Indigenous culture data in Simojovel de Allende:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:65.10%61.96%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:33.84%34.52%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:1.99%1.80%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Simojovel de Allende, 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 Simojovel de Allende:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:45.66%35.64%
Employed population over 12 years (men):55.82%51.61%
Employed population over 12 years (women):36.05%20.21%
Number of inhabited private housings:3,4703,038
Homes with electricity:98.90%98.02%
Homes with piped water:96.54%88.30%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:97.00%98.43%
Homes with a radio:60.49%63.72%
Homes with a television:80.84%84.46%
Homes with a refrigerator:62.88%54.92%
Homes with a washing machine:29.22%22.24%
Homes with a car:15.16%13.32%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:13.57%11.95%
Homes with landline telephone:7.09%11.78%
Homes with cell phones:81.59%55.53%
Homes with Internet:11.76%3.43%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Simojovel de Allende (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 Simojovel de Allende

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#4 What to do in Simojovel de Allende

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Simojovel de Allende? The list of the best places to visit in Simojovel de Allende and nearby locations.
Mountains in Simojovel de Allende for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro Yuquin (1360 meters): 4.4 km walk (60 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro Isidoro (1028 meters): 5.6 km walk (71 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro Los Chorros (1554 meters): 7.5 km walk (149 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro Blanco (736 meters): 7.6 km walk (157 minutes), heading Northwest.
Magical Towns to visit when in Simojovel de Allende:
  • Tapijulapa (Tabasco): Don't miss "Reserva Ecológica de Kolem Jaá", 52 km, heading North (51 minutes by car)
Other towns near Simojovel de Allende:
  • Sharpes Uno (10 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northeast (1 minutes by car)
  • La Represa (80 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the East (1 minutes by car)
  • La Ilusión Uno (232 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southwest (1 minutes by car)
  • Itzantún (42 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northeast (2 minutes by car)
This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#5 Population pyramid of Simojovel de Allende (Chiapas)

We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Simojovel de Allende 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 Simojovel de Allende there is a generational replacement.

Data of the age pyramid of the town Simojovel de Allende (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)1,1221,0552,177
Youth (6-14 years)1,4241,5442,968
Adults (15-59 years)4,4093,9678,376
Elderly (60+ years)5625351,097

#6 Pictures of Simojovel de Allende

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

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#7 The Postal Code of Simojovel de Allende (Chiapas) is 29820

Are you going to send a letter to Simojovel de Allende? Do you have a friend in Simojovel de Allende and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Simojovel de Allende consists of the following 5 digits: 29820. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Simojovel de Allende ("29") correspond to the state code of Chiapas, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.

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  1. Amor de Dios (31 inhabitants)
  2. Cielito (La Libertad) (36 inhabitants)
  3. El Carmito Buenavista (473 inhabitants)
  4. Jotolchén Dos (Planada Naranjal) (120 inhabitants)
  5. Juan Sabines (401 inhabitants)
  6. La Ceibita (407 inhabitants)
  7. La Ilusión Uno (232 inhabitants)
  8. Las Limas (1129 inhabitants)
  9. Monte Virgen (139 inhabitants)
  10. Planada Naranjal (175 inhabitants)
  11. Platanal (7 inhabitants)
  12. San Andrés (107 inhabitants)
  13. San Antonio el Ocote (2 inhabitants)
  14. Tierra Blanca Buenavista (- inhabitants)
  15. Virginia (332 inhabitants)