Unidad Modelo

The most complete information about the medium-sized town of Unidad Modelo (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.

Did you know that this town in Chiapas has 496 inhabitants?

The town of Unidad Modelo belongs to the municipality of Cintalapa (State of Chiapas). There are 496 inhabitants and it is 739 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa is 54 minutes away by car (53 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #23 of the ranking.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Unidad Modelo, 10% of the inhabitants are catholic and 36% of the housings are equipped with a washing machine. At the bottom of this page you will find more information.

Do you want to locate the town of Unidad Modelo? You can find it at 23.1 kilometers, in direction South, from the town of Cintalapa de Figueroa, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Unidad Modelo through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is Unidad Modelo? How to go? Map

Location map of Unidad Modelo in Chiapas: Use the controls in the upper left area to zoom in (+) or out (-). This is a satellite photo centered in Unidad Modelo, which is marked with the following symbol Map marker

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#2 The population of Unidad Modelo (Chiapas) is 496 inhabitants

Population data in Unidad Modelo
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020239257496
2010203194397
2005179177356
Evolution of the population in Unidad Modelo: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Unidad Modelo:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):3.1512.37
Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas:0.40%0.00%
Illiterate population:8.67%14.36%
Illiterate population (men):2.82%12.37%
Illiterate population (women):5.85%16.26%
Schooling level:6.595.18
Schooling level (men):6.695.77
Schooling level (women):6.494.57
Indigenous culture data in Unidad Modelo:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:84.27%84.63%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:61.90%66.50%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.40%0.25%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Unidad Modelo, 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 Unidad Modelo:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:36.09%27.46%
Employed population over 12 years (men):57.98%54.64%
Employed population over 12 years (women):12.55%1.48%
Number of inhabited private housings:9874
Homes with electricity:96.94%95.95%
Homes with piped water:98.98%100.00%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:84.69%95.95%
Homes with a radio:31.63%37.84%
Homes with a television:77.55%50.00%
Homes with a refrigerator:53.06%16.22%
Homes with a washing machine:35.71%4.05%
Homes with a car:5.10%2.70%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:0.00%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:0.00%0.00%
Homes with cell phones:58.16%0.00%
Homes with Internet:0.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Unidad Modelo (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 Unidad Modelo

Amazing satellite GPS maps of Unidad Modelo, to see from space this beautiful village, as well as the surroundings of the municipality of Cintalapa. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Unidad Modelo.



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Unidad Modelo

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

#5 What to do in Unidad Modelo

A weekend in Unidad Modelo and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in Unidad Modelo and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Mountains in Unidad Modelo for hiking and trails:
  • Cerro El Mercadito (906 meters): 9.2 km walk (118 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro Peña Blanca (1190 meters): 13.8 km walk (169 minutes), heading Southwest.
  • Cerro La Cueva del Chivo (967 meters): 15.7 km walk (285 minutes), heading South.
  • Cerro El Naranjal (1030 meters): 15.1 km walk (238 minutes), heading West.
Magical Towns to visit when in Unidad Modelo:Other towns near Unidad Modelo:
  • Emiliano Zapata (420 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the South (6 minutes by car)
  • Adolfo López Mateos (864 inhabitants): Located 6 km to the Southwest (6 minutes by car)
  • Los Joaquines (201 inhabitants): Located 7 km to the South (8 minutes by car)
  • La Ceiba (6 inhabitants): Located 7 km to the Northeast (9 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 Unidad Modelo (Chiapas)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town Unidad Modelo (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)365793
Youth (6-14 years)5257109
Adults (15-59 years)134132266
Elderly (60+ years)171128

#7 Pictures of Unidad Modelo

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

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#8 The Postal Code of Unidad Modelo (Chiapas) is 30424

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Unidad Modelo 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: 30424. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Unidad Modelo ("30") 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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#11 Other towns in the Municipality of Cintalapa

  1. Agua Dulce (1 inhabitants)
  2. Diez de Abril (122 inhabitants)
  3. El Caoba (3 inhabitants)
  4. El Nanche (- inhabitants)
  5. El Socorro (5 inhabitants)
  6. La Granadita (2 inhabitants)
  7. Las Margaritas ll (2 inhabitants)
  8. Monte Cristo (1 inhabitants)
  9. Piedra Azul (- inhabitants)
  10. Pimienta Berlín (244 inhabitants)
  11. San Antonio (- inhabitants)
  12. San Francisco (- inhabitants)
  13. San Jerónimo (10 inhabitants)
  14. San Mateo (2 inhabitants)
  15. Yerbasanta (26 inhabitants)