Tontic
Learn about small village of Tontic through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 136 inhabitants of the State of Chiapas
The town of Tontic belongs to the municipality of San Cristóbal de las Casas (State of Chiapas). There are 136 inhabitants and it is 2,400 meters altitude. The Magical Town of San Cristobal de las Casas is 8 minutes away by car (8 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #58 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In Tontic, 36% of the population over 12 years is single and 0% of the households have Internet connection. More statistics at the bottom of this page.
The town of Tontic is located at 5.6 kilometers from San Cristóbal de las Casas, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the East direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Tontic.
#1 Where is Tontic? How to go? Map
Map to know how to get to Tontic (Chiapas) by road and with geographical references of the surrounding towns. With the controls you can zoom in and out to the position of Tontic, which has the following symbol 
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#2 The population of Tontic (Chiapas) is 136 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 80 | 56 | 136 |
| 2010 | 64 | 56 | 120 |
| 2005 | 43 | 41 | 84 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.37 | 16.07 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Illiterate population: | 22.79% | 24.17% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 6.62% | 16.07% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 16.18% | 31.25% |
| Schooling level: | 3.87 | 3.99 |
| Schooling level (men): | 4.47 | 5.05 |
| Schooling level (women): | 3.45 | 2.95 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 86.03% | 76.67% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 76.47% | 65.00% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 25.74% | 26.67% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of San Cristóbal de las Casas (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 45.59% | 34.17% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 69.64% | 66.07% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 28.75% | 6.25% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 34 | 34 |
| Homes with electricity: | 97.06% | 89.66% |
| Homes with piped water: | 97.06% | 96.55% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 67.65% | 86.21% |
| Homes with a radio: | 17.65% | 62.07% |
| Homes with a television: | 35.29% | 48.28% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 8.82% | 6.90% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 11.76% | 3.45% |
| Homes with a car: | 5.88% | 6.90% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 0.00% | 3.45% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 8.82% | 27.59% |
| Homes with Internet: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Tontic
Amazing satellite GPS maps of Tontic, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of San Cristóbal de las Casas. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Tontic.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Tontic
It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of Tontic, but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to Tontic so you can contact them:- LA GARITA CABAÑAS: 5 km away, direction West (3 minutes by car)
- LA GARITA CABAÑAS: 4 km away, direction West (3 minutes by car)
- TORTILLERÍA DEL BARRIO: 5 km away, direction West (4 minutes by car)
- PARKING CAMPING: 5 km away, direction Southwest (4 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Tontic
Want to know what to see in Tontic if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Tontic.Mountains in Tontic for hiking and trails:
- Agua de Pajarito (2562 meters): 1.9 km walk (25 minutes), heading Southeast.
- Santa Cruz (2282 meters): 6.5 km walk (87 minutes), heading Southwest.
- Calvario (Cerro Borregos Amarillos) (2829 meters): 6.0 km walk (95 minutes), heading North.
- Jolpopolte (2664 meters): 7.9 km walk (105 minutes), heading North.
- San Cristobal de las Casas (Chiapas): Don't miss "Centro Cultural de los Altos", 8 km, heading West (8 minutes by car)
- San Luis Chupactic (248 inhabitants): Located 0 km to the Southwest (0 minutes by car)
- Las Piedrecitas (100 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the South (1 minutes by car)
- Anexo El Pinar (13 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northeast (1 minutes by car)
- Cruztón (1860 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northeast (3 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Tontic (Chiapas)
We have compiled data on number of inhabitants of Tontic 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 Tontic there is a generational replacement.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 8 | 7 | 15 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 17 | 11 | 28 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 48 | 34 | 82 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 7 | 4 | 11 |
#7 Pictures of Tontic
In order for you to enjoy nature around Tontic, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Tontic, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#8 Vote for Tontic as the most beautiful town in Mexico
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#9 Schools in Tontic
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of San Cristóbal de las Casas
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