Categories in Chamula
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Chamula
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments |
|---|---|
| Churches | 57 |
| Education | 55 |
| Shopping | 29 |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 26 |
| Hardware store | 22 |
| Restaurants | 20 |
| Primary and elementary schools | 15 |
| Clothing stores | 13 |
| Religion | 13 |
Chamula Facts
| Area | 2.5 km² |
| Population | 4,147 |
| Male Population | 1,951 (47.1%) |
| Female Population | 2,196 (52.9%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +277.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +52.4% |
| Median Age | 19 years (Male: 17.5, Female: 20.5) |
| Area Codes | 467 |
| Neighborhoods | San Pedro, San Sebastián, La Frontera, Santa Lucia, Ampliacion Maravilla |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 16.78416, -92.68959 |
| Postal Codes | 29320, 29322, 29323, 29324, 29325, More |
Map of Chamula
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Chamula Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,099 | 1,974 | 2,721 | 3,922 | 4,147 |
| Population Density | 439.6 / km² | 789.6 / km² | 1,088.4 / km² | 1,568.8 / km² | 1,658.8 / km² |
Chamula Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 44.1% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamula | +256.9% | +98.7% | +44.1% |
| Chiapas | +178% | +72.8% | +33.3% |
| Mexico | +108.7% | +48.4% | +23.5% |
Chamula Median Age
Median Age: 19 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamula | 19 yrs | 20.5 yrs | 17.5 yrs |
| Chiapas | 22.2 yrs | 22.7 yrs | 21.6 yrs |
| Mexico | 26.2 yrs | 27 yrs | 25.3 yrs |
Chamula Population Density
Population Density: 1,659 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamula | 4,147 | 2.5 km² | 1,659 / km² |
| Chiapas | 5.5 million | 73,311 km² | 75.4 / km² |
| Mexico | 126.8 million | 1,965,208 km² | 64.5 / km² |
Chamula Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1890 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Postal Codes
Percentage of businesses by Postal Codes in Chamula
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Chamula CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chamula | 13,151 tn | 3.17 tn | 5,260.5 tons/km² |
| Chiapas | 17,416,827 tn | 3.15 tn | 237.6 tons/km² |
| Mexico | 496,865,013 tn | 3.92 tn | 252.8 tons/km² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 13,151 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 3.17 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 5,260.5 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (5) |
| Flood | Medium (7) |
| Earthquake | Medium (6) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/1/19 | 2:03 PM | 4.1 | 50.1 km | 10,000 m | 15km NNE of Pueblo Nuevo Solistahuacan, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 7/28/18 | 5:36 PM | 4.3 | 75.3 km | 162,780 m | 26km NNW of Angel Albino Corzo, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 6/24/18 | 3:21 PM | 4.2 | 70.6 km | 173,700 m | 21km NNE of Villa Corzo, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 12/31/17 | 9:22 PM | 4.4 | 62.8 km | 207,460 m | 30km NE of San Pedro Buenavista, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 8/21/17 | 6:39 PM | 4.2 | 56.3 km | 226,210 m | 26km SSW of Chiapilla, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 2/4/17 | 7:54 AM | 4.4 | 88.6 km | 164,600 m | 19km ESE of San Pedro Buenavista, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 10/21/16 | 10:49 AM | 4.2 | 79.3 km | 167,980 m | 25km NE of Cristobal Obregon, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 12/6/15 | 2:52 AM | 4.4 | 42.8 km | 229,680 m | 17km SW of Acala, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 10/15/15 | 7:13 AM | 4.4 | 81.3 km | 193,890 m | 14km SW of Ocozocuautla, Mexico | usgs.gov |
| 7/29/15 | 3:33 AM | 4.1 | 71.3 km | 182,100 m | 25km SW of Suchiapa, Mexico | usgs.gov |
Chamula
San Juan Chamula is a municipio (municipality) and township in the Mexican state of Chiapas. It is situated some 10 km (6.2 mi) from San Cristóbal de las Casas. As of 2010, the municipality had a total population of 76,941. Virtually the entire popul..
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