Yolonchén (Chiapas)
Learn about small village of Yolonchén through its pictures, maps and population statistics.
All the information about this town of 115 inhabitants of the State of Chiapas
The town of Yolonchén (Chiapas) belongs to the municipality of Chenalhó. There are 115 inhabitants and it is 1,347 meters altitude. The Magical Town of San Cristobal de las Casas is 45 minutes away by car (32 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #78 in terms of number of inhabitants.
Data: In Yolonchén, 21% 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 Yolonchén is located at 8.7 kilometers from Chenalhó, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Southwest direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Yolonchén.
#1 Where is Yolonchén? How to go? Map
How to get to the town of Yolonchén 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 Yolonchén.
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#2 The population of Yolonchén (Chiapas) is 115 inhabitants
| Year | Female Inhabitants | Male inhabitants | Total population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 63 | 52 | 115 |
| 2010 | 52 | 65 | 117 |
| 2005 | 65 | 70 | 135 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Fertility rate (children per woman): | 2.27 | 7.69 |
| Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas: | 0.87% | 0.00% |
| Illiterate population: | 10.43% | 18.80% |
| Illiterate population (men): | 0.87% | 7.69% |
| Illiterate population (women): | 9.57% | 32.69% |
| Schooling level: | 5.79 | 4.36 |
| Schooling level (men): | 7.18 | 5.94 |
| Schooling level (women): | 4.63 | 2.52 |
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of indigenous population: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| Percentage speaking an indigenous language: | 87.83% | 88.03% |
| Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish: | 31.30% | 45.30% |
Find out more interesting facts about all the towns in the Municipality of Chenalhó (statistics, pictures, maps, restaurants...) at this link.
| 2020 | 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Employed population over 12 years: | 30.43% | 29.06% |
| Employed population over 12 years (men): | 57.69% | 49.23% |
| Employed population over 12 years (women): | 7.94% | 3.85% |
| Number of inhabited private housings: | 27 | 23 |
| Homes with electricity: | 100.00% | 86.96% |
| Homes with piped water: | 88.89% | 65.22% |
| Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities: | 70.37% | 26.09% |
| Homes with a radio: | 40.74% | 43.48% |
| Homes with a television: | 59.26% | 43.48% |
| Homes with a refrigerator: | 22.22% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a washing machine: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with a car: | 14.81% | 0.00% |
| Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet: | 3.70% | 0.00% |
| Homes with landline telephone: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Homes with cell phones: | 51.85% | 0.00% |
| Homes with Internet: | 0.00% | 0.00% |
#3 Satellite photo of Yolonchén
With the satellite map of Yolonchén 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 Chenalhó. Get free live access to satellite views of 2024 of Yolonchén.
#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Yolonchén
Many people want to stay in the town of Yolonchén 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:- POSADA LARRÁINZAR: 12 km away, direction Southwest (9 minutes by car)
- POSADA LOS PÉREZ: 13 km away, direction Southwest (11 minutes by car)
- POSADA SAN ANDRESITO: 11 km away, direction Southwest (9 minutes by car)
- PASADA SAN MARCOS: 12 km away, direction Southwest (9 minutes by car)
#5 What to do in Yolonchén
Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Yolonchén? The list of the best places to visit in Yolonchén and nearby locations.Las mejores montes de Yolonchén para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
- Unalhuítz (2184 meters): 5.5 km walk (106 minutes), heading North.
- Lanzahuítz (Cerro Zigurat) (2180 meters): 5.3 km walk (87 minutes), heading Northeast.
- Jolbax (1956 meters): 6.3 km walk (102 minutes), heading West.
- Cotolchij (2163 meters): 8.1 km walk (115 minutes), heading Southeast.
- San Cristobal de las Casas (Chiapas): Don't miss "Templo y Econvento de Santo Domingo de Guzmán", 45 km, heading South (32 minutes by car)
- Titojtic (271 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northwest (1 minutes by car)
- Sacchén (88 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southwest (1 minutes by car)
- Canvinic (153 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Northeast (1 minutes by car)
- Loom (142 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the West (2 minutes by car)
#6 Population pyramid of Yolonchén (Chiapas)
In Yolonchén 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 Yolonchén, 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) | 10 | 6 | 16 |
| Youth (6-14 years) | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| Adults (15-59 years) | 38 | 32 | 70 |
| Elderly (60+ years) | 3 | 2 | 5 |
#7 Pictures of Yolonchén
In order for you to enjoy nature around Yolonchén, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of Yolonchén, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#9 Schools in Yolonchén
>>> Map with all the towns inside the municipality of Chenalhó
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