Vega de Malacate
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So you will learn about this incredible town of 246 inhabitants of Chiapas.
The town of Vega de Malacate belongs to the municipality of Tapachula (State of Chiapas). There are 246 inhabitants and it is 1,676 meters altitude. In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #114 of the ranking.
Data: In Vega de Malacate, there is a percentage of 46% of indigenous population and 63% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Vega de Malacate? They are at the bottom of this page.
Do you want to locate the town of Vega de Malacate? You can find it at 31.1 kilometers, in direction South, from the town of Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of Vega de Malacate through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.
#1 Where is Vega de Malacate? How to go? Map
How to get to the town of Vega de Malacate in Chiapas? Using this map, use the controls to zoom in and out on the village and others in the vicinity to see the direct route, and to be able to plan, for example, hiking activities in Vega de Malacate.
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#2 The population of Vega de Malacate (Chiapas) is 246 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 122 | 124 | 246 |
| 2010 | 117 | 126 | 243 |
| 2005 | 110 | 119 | 229 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.59 | 16.67 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Illiterate population: | 14.63% | 22.22% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 5.28% | 16.67% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 9.35% | 28.21% |
| Schooling level: | 4.45 | 3.50 |
| Schooling level (men): | 4.41 | 4 |
| Schooling level (women): | 4.48 | 2.94 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 46.34% | 76.95% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 17.48% | 24.28% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 35.77% | 29.22% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 51.61% | 53.17% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 19.67% | 3.42% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 43 | 47 |
| Homes with electricity: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Homes with piped water: | 100.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 88.37% | 97.06% |
| Homes with a radio: | 81.40% | 85.29% |
| Homes with a television: | 62.79% | 61.76% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 20.93% | 35.29% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 2.33% | 2.94% |
| Homes with a car: | 6.98% | 8.82% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 0.00% | 2.94% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 62.79% | 26.47% |
| Homes with Internet: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Vega de Malacate
With the satellite map of Vega de Malacate 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 Tapachula. You can search free satellite map (2024) of Vega de Malacate.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Vega de Malacate
Many people want to stay in the town of Vega de Malacate itself, but unfortunately there are no hotels in the village yet. Don't worry, we have created this list of the closest accommodations, so you can ask if they have rooms available:- FINCA HAMBURGO: 22 km away, direction West (18 minutes by car)
- HOSTAL EL ENCANTO: 27 km away, direction Southeast (23 minutes by car)
- HOTEL ALJOAD: 26 km away, direction Southeast (21 minutes by car)
- POSADA ESTEFANIA: 27 km away, direction Southeast (19 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Vega de Malacate
Want to know what to see in Vega de Malacate if you are visiting this town?Here are some ideas of activities to enjoy Vega de Malacate.Mountains in Vega de Malacate for hiking and trails:
- Caleras (1783 meters): 3.0 km walk (46 minutes), heading Southeast.
- Caballete (1907 meters): 3.0 km walk (53 minutes), heading Southwest.
- Tochmay (2658 meters): 3.1 km walk (38 minutes), heading North.
- Chepavilzaj (2421 meters): 4.3 km walk (56 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Pavencul (1087 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Northeast (2 minutes by car)
- Bijahual (526 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the North (2 minutes by car)
- Toquián Grande (921 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northwest (4 minutes by car)
- Carrizal (241 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the Northwest (3 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Vega de Malacate (Chiapas)
In Vega de Malacate 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 Vega de Malacate, 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) | 27 | 28 | 55 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 26 | 32 | 58 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 61 | 53 | 114 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 8 | 11 | 19 |
#7 Pictures of Vega de Malacate
In order for you to enjoy nature around Vega de Malacate, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Vega de Malacate, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#8 The Postal Code of Vega de Malacate (Chiapas) is 30805
Do you want to know the Postal Code of Vega de Malacate 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: 30805. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Vega de Malacate ("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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#10 Schools in Vega de Malacate
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Tapachula
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