Tzojlum (Tierra Colorada)
Learn about medium-sized town of Tzojlum (Tierra Colorada) through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 267 inhabitants of the State of Chiapas
The town of Tzojlum (Tierra Colorada) belongs to the municipality of Chamula (State of Chiapas). There are 267 inhabitants and it is 1,475 meters altitude. The Magical Town of San Cristobal de las Casas is 38 minutes away by car (28 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #103 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In Tzojlum (Tierra Colorada), there is a percentage of 100% of indigenous population and 69% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Tzojlum (Tierra Colorada)? They are at the bottom of this page.
The town of Tzojlum (Tierra Colorada) is located at 11.9 kilometers from Chamula, 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 Tzojlum (Tierra Colorada).
#1 Where is Tzojlum (Tierra Colorada)? How to go? Map
What is the route to get to Tzojlum (Tierra Colorada) (Chiapas)? Find out on this map the access to this town. With the zoom controls you can zoom in and out to the icon 
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#2 The population of Tzojlum (Tierra Colorada) (Chiapas) is 267 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 137 | 130 | 267 |
| 2010 | 130 | 123 | 253 |
| 2005 | 85 | 78 | 163 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.59 | 14.63 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Illiterate population: | 16.10% | 18.97% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 5.99% | 14.63% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 10.11% | 23.08% |
| Schooling level: | 4.33 | 3.35 |
| Schooling level (men): | 4.54 | 3.53 |
| Schooling level (women): | 4.13 | 3.20 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 83.52% | 86.96% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 40.82% | 45.45% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Chamula (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 36.70% | 52.17% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 60.00% | 54.47% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 14.60% | 50.00% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 52 | 61 |
| Homes with electricity: | 100.00% | 97.87% |
| Homes with piped water: | 96.15% | 68.09% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 61.54% | 78.72% |
| Homes with a radio: | 55.77% | 55.32% |
| Homes with a television: | 80.77% | 72.34% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 17.31% | 8.51% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 1.92% | 2.13% |
| Homes with a car: | 34.62% | 19.15% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 0.00% | 12.77% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 69.23% | 25.53% |
| Homes with Internet: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Tzojlum (Tierra Colorada)
With the satellite map of Tzojlum (Tierra Colorada) 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 Chamula. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Tzojlum (Tierra Colorada).
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Tzojlum (Tierra Colorada)
It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of Tzojlum (Tierra Colorada), but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to Tzojlum (Tierra Colorada) so you can contact them:- POSADA ZINACANTÁN: 13 km away, direction East (9 minutes by car)
- HOTEL POSADA ZINACANTÁN: 14 km away, direction East (10 minutes by car)
- HOTEL TRES HERMANOS: 16 km away, direction East (11 minutes by car)
- HOTEL POSADA CHAMULA: 18 km away, direction East (13 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Tzojlum (Tierra Colorada)
Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Tzojlum (Tierra Colorada)? The list of the best places to visit in Tzojlum (Tierra Colorada) and nearby locations.Mountains in Tzojlum (Tierra Colorada) for hiking and trails:
- La Campana (1903 meters): 8.8 km walk (132 minutes), heading Northwest.
- La Era (2276 meters): 8.5 km walk (134 minutes), heading East.
- El Durazno (1872 meters): 7.0 km walk (113 minutes), heading Northwest.
- Sanul (2630 meters): 7.6 km walk (153 minutes), heading Northeast.
- San Cristobal de las Casas (Chiapas): Don't miss "Templo y Econvento de Santo Domingo de Guzmán", 38 km, heading East (28 minutes by car)
- Chiapa de Corzo (Chiapas): Don't miss "Iglesia de San Sebastian", 38 km, heading West (38 minutes by car)
- El Próspero (25 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the East (4 minutes by car)
- Tzajalum (377 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Northeast (6 minutes by car)
- Petztoj Bajo (369 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southeast (6 minutes by car)
- Francisco Romo Serrano (215 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the West (4 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Tzojlum (Tierra Colorada) (Chiapas)
In Tzojlum (Tierra Colorada) there is a very characteristic age structure of the population, which you can see in the following population pyramid, with data from 2005. After analyzing the demographic data of Tzojlum (Tierra Colorada), separated by men and women, and also by age groups, we can analyze what the future of the population in this town will be like.
| Age range | Number of women | Number of men | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infants (0-5 years) | 23 | 26 | 49 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 30 | 26 | 56 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 73 | 71 | 144 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 11 | 7 | 18 |
#7 Pictures of Tzojlum (Tierra Colorada)
In order for you to enjoy nature around Tzojlum (Tierra Colorada), we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Tzojlum (Tierra Colorada), so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#8 The Postal Code of Tzojlum (Tierra Colorada) (Chiapas) is 29334
Do you want to know the Postal Code of Tzojlum (Tierra Colorada) so that you can send postal packages and letters with complete confidence that they will arrive at their destination? Write down the following 5 digits: 29334. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Tzojlum (Tierra Colorada) ("29") correspond to the State of Chiapas, and the last three identify the town itself. As a curiosity, there may be several locations in the same State with the same Post Code.
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#10 Schools in Tzojlum (Tierra Colorada)
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