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Tzajalhó (Chiapas)

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All the information about this town of 199 inhabitants of the State of Chiapas

The town of Tzajalhó (Chiapas) belongs to the municipality of Huixtán. There are 199 inhabitants and it is 2,238 meters altitude. The Magical Town of San Cristobal de las Casas is 29 minutes away by car (28 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #32 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Tzajalhó, there is a percentage of 100% of indigenous population and 29% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Tzajalhó? They are at the bottom of this page.

Do you want to locate the town of Tzajalhó? You can find it at 3.2 kilometers, in direction South, from the town of Huixtán, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Tzajalhó through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Tzajalhó? How to go? Map

Online map of Tzajalhó in Chiapas, with an interactive cartography with which you can see closely the town, centered on

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#2 The population of Tzajalhó (Chiapas) is 199 inhabitants

Population data in Tzajalhó (Chiapas)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2020	107	92	199
2010	95	92	187
2005	81	73	154

Evolution of the population in Tzajalhó: Total   Men   Women

Other demographic data in Tzajalhó:

	2020	2010
Fertility rate (children per woman):	2.91	14.13
Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas:	0.00%	0.00%
Illiterate population:	18.59%	21.93%
Illiterate population (men):	5.03%	14.13%
Illiterate population (women):	13.57%	29.47%
Schooling level:	5.13	4.13
Schooling level (men):	5.91	4.75
Schooling level (women):	4.58	3.50

Indigenous culture data in Tzajalhó:

	2020	2010
Percentage of indigenous population:	100.00%	100.00%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:	84.42%	92.51%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:	27.14%	21.93%

Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Tzajalhó, 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 Tzajalhó:

	2020	2010
Employed population over 12 years:	65.83%	30.48%
Employed population over 12 years (men):	66.30%	59.78%
Employed population over 12 years (women):	65.42%	2.11%
Number of inhabited private housings:	41	43
Homes with electricity:	100.00%	100.00%
Homes with piped water:	97.56%	100.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:	29.27%	89.47%
Homes with a radio:	58.54%	76.32%
Homes with a television:	19.51%	34.21%
Homes with a refrigerator:	2.44%	2.63%
Homes with a washing machine:	0.00%	0.00%
Homes with a car:	4.88%	5.26%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:	0.00%	0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:	0.00%	0.00%
Homes with cell phones:	29.27%	13.16%
Homes with Internet:	0.00%	2.63%

Comparison of percentages of single persons in Tzajalhó (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 Tzajalhó

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Tzajalhó, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Huixtán. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Tzajalhó.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Tzajalhó

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

• HOSPEDAJE EL ENCINO: 17 km away, direction Northeast (12 minutes by car)
• POSADA FAMILIAR: 17 km away, direction Northeast (12 minutes by car)
• POSADA SANTO TOMAS: 17 km away, direction Northeast (13 minutes by car)
• LA GARITA CABAÑAS: 28 km away, direction West (19 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in Tzajalhó

Want to know what to see in Tzajalhó if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Tzajalhó.
Mountains in Tzajalhó for hiking and trails:

• Tzajalho (2282 meters): 0.4 km walk (7 minutes), heading North.
• Gavilán (2223 meters): 3.9 km walk (71 minutes), heading West.
• Santo Domingo (2139 meters): 4.7 km walk (76 minutes), heading East.
• Eschel (2327 meters): 4.8 km walk (61 minutes), heading South.

Magical Towns to visit when in Tzajalhó:

• San Cristobal de las Casas (Chiapas): Don't miss "Centro Cultural de los Altos", 29 km, heading West (28 minutes by car)

Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Tzajalhó?:

• La Ventana (204 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the South (4 minutes by car)
• Jocosic (683 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Northwest (6 minutes by car)
• Pontik (22 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southeast (5 minutes by car)
• Huixtán (1901 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the South (5 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 Tzajalhó (Chiapas)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town Tzajalhó (inhabitants year 2020)

Age range	Number of women	Number of men	Total population
Infants (0-5 years)	17	17	34
Youth (6-14 years)	17	22	39
Adults (15-59 years)	59	44	103
Elderly (60+ years)	14	9	23

#7 Pictures of Tzajalhó

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

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