Zaquínguez

Maps, pictures and statistics of Zaquínguez, a beautiful medium-sized town of 368 inhabitants of the State of Chiapas

The town of Zaquínguez belongs to the municipality of Tapilula (State of Chiapas). There are 368 inhabitants and it is 969 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Teapa is 67 minutes away by car (49 km). Of all the towns in the municipality, it occupies the number #5 in terms of number of inhabitants.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Data: In Zaquínguez, there is a percentage of 7% of indigenous population and 59% of the households have a cell phone. Need more statistics on Zaquínguez? They are at the bottom of this page.

The town of Zaquínguez is located at 3.4 kilometers from Tapilula, which is the most populated locality in the municipality, in the Southesast direction. If you browse our webpage, you will also find a map with the location of Zaquínguez.

#1 Where is Zaquínguez? How to go? Map

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

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#2 The population of Zaquínguez (Chiapas) is 368 inhabitants

Population data in Zaquínguez
YearFemale InhabitantsMale inhabitantsTotal population
2020191177368
2010143172315
2005147183330
Evolution of the population in Zaquínguez: Total   Men   Women
Other demographic data in Zaquínguez:
20202010
Fertility rate (children per woman):3.226.98
Population coming from outside the State of Chiapas:1.09%0.32%
Illiterate population:8.42%10.16%
Illiterate population (men):2.72%6.98%
Illiterate population (women):5.71%13.99%
Schooling level:7.55.28
Schooling level (men):7.285.56
Schooling level (women):7.734.91
Indigenous culture data in Zaquínguez:
20202010
Percentage of indigenous population:7.34%13.97%
Percentage speaking an indigenous language:2.45%4.76%
Percentage who speak an indigenous language and do not speak Spanish:0.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of indigenous population in the town of Zaquínguez, 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 Zaquínguez:
20202010
Employed population over 12 years:28.53%27.62%
Employed population over 12 years (men):53.11%46.51%
Employed population over 12 years (women):5.76%4.90%
Number of inhabited private housings:8263
Homes with electricity:100.00%96.55%
Homes with piped water:98.78%94.83%
Homes with a toilet or sanitary facilities:95.12%98.28%
Homes with a radio:20.73%29.31%
Homes with a television:67.07%60.34%
Homes with a refrigerator:32.93%31.03%
Homes with a washing machine:14.63%6.90%
Homes with a car:6.10%3.45%
Households with personal computer, laptop or tablet:2.44%0.00%
Homes with landline telephone:0.00%0.00%
Homes with cell phones:58.54%15.52%
Homes with Internet:0.00%0.00%
Comparison of percentages of single persons in Zaquínguez (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 Zaquínguez

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



#4 Hotels and Accommodation near Zaquínguez

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

#5 What to do in Zaquínguez

Are you visiting and don't know what to do in Zaquínguez? The list of the best places to visit in Zaquínguez and nearby locations.
Las mejores montes de Zaquínguez para excursiones y actividades al aire libre:
  • Cerro La Mina (1769 meters): 5.7 km walk (86 minutes), heading West.
  • Cerro La Unión (1900 meters): 9.8 km walk (131 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro El Calvario (2021 meters): 10.4 km walk (135 minutes), heading Southeast.
  • Cerro Las Campanas (1639 meters): 9.8 km walk (178 minutes), heading Northeast.
Magical Towns to visit when in Zaquínguez:
  • Teapa (Tabasco): Don't miss "Ojo de agua 'El Mure'", 67 km, heading North (49 minutes by car)
  • Copainalá (Chiapas): Don't miss "Cascadas de Zacalapa", 69 km, heading Southwest (49 minutes by car)
  • Tapijulapa (Tabasco): Don't miss "Jardín de Dios​", 57 km, heading Northeast (48 minutes by car)
Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of Zaquínguez?:
  • Nueva Esperanza (116 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the Southwest (2 minutes by car)
  • Rivera el Carmelo (92 inhabitants): Located 1 km to the North (2 minutes by car)
  • El Campanario (10 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the Southeast (2 minutes by car)
  • Santa Cruz (106 inhabitants): Located 2 km to the South (2 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 Zaquínguez (Chiapas)

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

Data of the age pyramid of the town Zaquínguez (inhabitants year 2020)
Age rangeNumber of womenNumber of menTotal population
Infants (0-5 years)371855
Youth (6-14 years)403878
Adults (15-59 years)103104207
Elderly (60+ years)111728

#7 Pictures of Zaquínguez

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#8 The Postal Code of Zaquínguez (Chiapas) is 29734

Do you want to know the Postal Code of Zaquínguez 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: 29734. The first two digits of the ZIP code of Zaquínguez ("29") 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 Tapilula

  1. El Campanario (10 inhabitants)
  2. El Chorro (39 inhabitants)
  3. El Palomar (10 inhabitants)
  4. El Paraíso (4 inhabitants)
  5. El Sabinal (175 inhabitants)
  6. El Salvador (5 inhabitants)
  7. La Esmeralda (4 inhabitants)
  8. La Virgen (- inhabitants)
  9. Los Ángeles (39 inhabitants)
  10. Quinta Lupita (2 inhabitants)
  11. San Antonio Jacona 2da. Sección (41 inhabitants)
  12. San Bernardo (3 inhabitants)
  13. Santa Esperanza (11 inhabitants)
  14. Santa Rosa de Lima (10 inhabitants)
  15. Videme (2da. Sección) (100 inhabitants)