El Sauz (Chiapas)

We have collected many facts about the tiny town of El Sauz, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.

So you will learn about this incredible town of 7 inhabitants of Chiapas.

Its former name was Tierra Caliente.

The town of El Sauz (Chiapas) belongs to the municipality of Rincón Chamula San Pedro. There are 7 inhabitants and it is 1,620 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Copainalá is 67 minutes away by car (44 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #86 in terms of number of inhabitants.

This town has recently changed its name. It used to be known as Tierra Caliente. In 2020, the authorities declared it uninhabited.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

The town of El Sauz is located at 4.3 kilometers from , which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the West direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of El Sauz.

#1 Where is El Sauz? How to go? Map

Map to know how to get to El Sauz (Chiapas) by road and with geographical references of the surrounding towns. With the controls you can zoom in and out to the position of El Sauz, which has the following symbol Map marker

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#2 The population of El Sauz (Chiapas) is 7 inhabitants

Population data in El Sauz (Chiapas)
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
20057
Evolution of the population in El Sauz: Total   Men   Women
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#3 Satellite photo of El Sauz

Amazing satellite GPS maps of El Sauz, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Rincón Chamula San Pedro. You can search free satellite map (2024) of El Sauz.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near El Sauz

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

#5 What to do in El Sauz

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in El Sauz? The list of the best places to visit in El Sauz and nearby locations.
Mountains in El Sauz for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro San Felipe (1796 meters): 1.4 km walk (21 minutes), heading East.
  • Cerro Colorado (1711 meters): 4.4 km walk (82 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro El Calvario (2021 meters): 4.8 km walk (59 minutes), heading North.
  • Cerro La Unión (1900 meters): 4.7 km walk (83 minutes), heading North.
Magical Towns near El Sauz to discover the Mexican culture:
  • Copainalá (Chiapas): Don't miss "Iglesia de San Miguel Arcángel", 67 km, heading West (44 minutes by car)
  • Tapijulapa (Tabasco): Don't miss "Jardín de Dios​", 82 km, heading Northeast (57 minutes by car)
Other towns near El Sauz:
  • San Felipe (585 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northeast (2 minutes by car)
  • Manzanillo Pinabeto (426 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northwest (3 minutes by car)
  • Cumbre de Manzanillo (17 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southwest (5 minutes by car)
  • Cruz Verde (69 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the West (5 minutes by car)
  • Cieneguilla (49 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Southeast (4 minutes by car)
This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Pictures of El Sauz

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

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#8 Other towns in the Municipality of Rincón Chamula San Pedro

  1. San Isidro Cieneguilla (49 inhabitants)
  2. El Rinconcito (134 inhabitants)
  3. La Florida (880 inhabitants)
  4. Rincón Chamula (6732 inhabitants)
  5. Rinconcito Uno (253 inhabitants)
  6. San Antonio los Pinos (46 inhabitants)
  7. San Felipe (585 inhabitants)
  8. El Sauz (- inhabitants)
  9. Vista Hermosa (39 inhabitants)