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La Fortuna (Chiapas)

The most complete information about the small village of La Fortuna (pictures, maps, statistics, population) on a single page.

Did you know that this town in Chiapas has 45 inhabitants?

Its former name was Villa Esmeralda.

The town of La Fortuna (Chiapas) belongs to the municipality of Tuxtla Gutiérrez. There are 45 inhabitants and it is 796 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Chiapa de Corzo is 24 minutes away by car (24 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #17 in terms of number of inhabitants.

This town has recently changed its name. It used to be known as Villa Esmeralda. In the year 2015, the locality changed its name.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

The town of La Fortuna is located at 5.4 kilometers from Tuxtla Gutiérrez, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the South direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of La Fortuna.

#1 Where is La Fortuna? How to go? Map

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

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#2 The population of La Fortuna (Chiapas) is 45 inhabitants

Population data in La Fortuna (Chiapas)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2010	25	20	45

Evolution of the population in La Fortuna: Total   Men   Women

According to the 2010 official census, in the town there were 20 males and 25 females. The female/male ratio is 1.250, and the birth rate is 2.20 children per woman. Of the total population, 2.22% comes from outside the State of Chiapas. 11.11% of the population is illiterate (0.00% of men and 20.00% of women). The education level is 6.19 (8.27 in men and 5.05 in women).

Indigenous culture in La Fortuna
6.67% of the population is indigenous, and 2.22% of the inhabitants speak one of the indigenous languages. 0.00% of the population speaks one of the indigineous languages, but not Spanish.

Unemployment and the economy in La Fortuna
44.44% of the inhabitants (more than 12 years) are economically active (50.00% of the men, and 40.00% of the women).

Housing and infrastructure in La Fortuna
In La Fortuna there are 27 housings. 8.33% of the housings have electricity, 0.00% have piped water, 75.00% have toilet or restroom, 8.33% have a radio receiver, 8.33% a television, 8.33% a fridge, 0.00% a washing-machine, 0.00% a car or a van, 0.00% a personal computer, 0.00% a landline telephone, 58.33% mobile phone, and 0.00% Internet access.

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#3 Satellite photo of La Fortuna

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#4 Hotels and Accommodation near La Fortuna

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

• MOTEL TUXTLA GUTIÉRREZ: 4 km away, direction Southeast (2 minutes by car)
• INMOBILIARIA DE BIENES TURISTICOS TUCHTLAN: 5 km away, direction Southwest (3 minutes by car)
• HOTEL ALBANIA: 5 km away, direction South (4 minutes by car)
• AUTO HOTEL TROYA: 5 km away, direction South (3 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in La Fortuna

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

• Loma El Tarai (854 meters): 3.0 km walk (43 minutes), heading Southwest.
• Loma Verde (1005 meters): 4.9 km walk (73 minutes), heading West.
• Loma El Tambor (896 meters): 6.1 km walk (102 minutes), heading West.
• Mesa Nido de Aguilas (708 meters): 7.6 km walk (121 minutes), heading Southeast.

Magical Towns to visit when in La Fortuna:

• Chiapa de Corzo (Chiapas): Don't miss "Iglesia de San Sebastian", 24 km, heading Southeast (24 minutes by car)
• Ocozocoautla de Espinosa (Chiapas): Don't miss "Cascada El Aguacero", 49 km, heading West (38 minutes by car)
• Copainalá (Chiapas): Don't miss "Iglesia de San Miguel Arcángel", 59 km, heading North (56 minutes by car)

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

• Consorcio Buenos Aires (382 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the South (1 minutes by car)
• La Fortuna (1289 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southwest (1 minutes by car)
• Julio César Ruiz Ferro 2da. Sección (89 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the South (1 minutes by car)
• Santa Isabel (140 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the West (1 minutes by car)
• Yúquiz (547 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the South (1 minutes by car)

This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

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