Tzontehuitz
Learn about large village of Tzontehuitz through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 1,395 inhabitants of the State of Chiapas
The town of Tzontehuitz belongs to the municipality of Chamula (State of Chiapas). There are 1,395 inhabitants and it is 2,599 meters altitude. The Magical Town of San Cristobal de las Casas is 18 minutes away by car (16 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #19 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In Tzontehuitz, 24% of the inhabitants are catholic and 0% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.
The town of Tzontehuitz is located at 12.7 kilometers from Chamula, 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 Tzontehuitz.
#1 Where is Tzontehuitz? How to go? Map
Location map of Tzontehuitz in Chiapas: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Tzontehuitz, which is marked with the following symbol 
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#2 The population of Tzontehuitz (Chiapas) is 1,395 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 758 | 637 | 1395 |
| 2010 | 532 | 472 | 1004 |
| 2005 | 586 | 503 | 1089 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.65 | 14.62 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Illiterate population: | 16.92% | 23.41% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 4.37% | 14.62% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 12.54% | 31.20% |
| Schooling level: | 4.64 | 3.50 |
| Schooling level (men): | 5.5 | 4.36 |
| Schooling level (women): | 4.04 | 2.87 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 83.23% | 82.27% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 50.18% | 52.39% |
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: | 24.30% | 20.62% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 37.68% | 36.02% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 13.06% | 6.95% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 272 | 235 |
| Homes with electricity: | 97.43% | 91.49% |
| Homes with piped water: | 91.18% | 85.64% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 40.44% | 90.96% |
| Homes with a radio: | 54.04% | 45.74% |
| Homes with a television: | 50.00% | 28.19% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 2.57% | 1.60% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 0.37% | 0.53% |
| Homes with a car: | 9.19% | 2.66% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 0.37% | 0.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 8.82% | 7.45% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 19.12% | 6.38% |
| Homes with Internet: | 0.74% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Tzontehuitz
With the satellite map of Tzontehuitz 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. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Tzontehuitz.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Tzontehuitz
It seems that there are no accommodations in the town of Tzontehuitz, but we have a record of the closest hotels and motels to Tzontehuitz so you can contact them:- HOTEL LUNA JAGUAR: 14 km away, direction Northwest (10 minutes by car)
- POSADO LOS ANGELES: 12 km away, direction Northwest (11 minutes by car)
- POSADA ANABEL: 14 km away, direction Northwest (10 minutes by car)
- POSADA LA CABAÑITA: 12 km away, direction Northwest (9 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Tzontehuitz
Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Tzontehuitz? The list of the best places to visit in Tzontehuitz and nearby locations.Las mejores montes de Tzontehuitz para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
- Lalahuítz (Cerro Bitz) (2582 meters): 1.1 km walk (18 minutes), heading East.
- Cerro Patuitz (2852 meters): 1.4 km walk (19 minutes), heading West.
- Tzontehuitz (2887 meters): 1.9 km walk (25 minutes), heading South.
- Calvario (Cerro Borregos Amarillos) (2829 meters): 3.8 km walk (53 minutes), heading South.
- San Cristobal de las Casas (Chiapas): Don't miss "Iglesia de San Nicolás", 18 km, heading Southwest (16 minutes by car)
- Pajaltón Alto (1337 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southeast (1 minutes by car)
- El Pozo (1704 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the North (4 minutes by car)
- Pathuitz (731 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Northwest (5 minutes by car)
- Yut Osil Uno (237 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Northwest (5 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Tzontehuitz (Chiapas)
In Tzontehuitz 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 Tzontehuitz, 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) | 129 | 138 | 267 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 195 | 191 | 386 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 391 | 281 | 672 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 43 | 27 | 70 |
#7 Pictures of Tzontehuitz
In order for you to enjoy nature around Tzontehuitz, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Tzontehuitz, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#8 The Postal Code of Tzontehuitz (Chiapas) is 29320
Are you going to send a letter to Tzontehuitz? Do you have a friend in Tzontehuitz and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of Tzontehuitz consists of the following 5 digits: 29320. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of Tzontehuitz ("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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#10 Schools in Tzontehuitz
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Chamula
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