Acala
Acala is a municipality of
Chiapas
with 21,187 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 452 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 7.3 years.
Total Population
21,187
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
10,414 / 10,773
49.2% / 50.8%
Schools
0
64 public,
2 private
Health
11
3 hospitals,
8 centers
Localities
101
Communities and settlements
Companies
1,321
Registered establishments
Demographics of Acala
Demographic structure of Acala according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 6,404 people under 15 years old (30.2%),
13,153 people of working age (62.1%)
and 1,630 elderly over 65 years old (7.7%).
0-14 years
6,404
30.2% of the population
15-64 years
13,153
62.1% - Working age
65+ years
1,630
7.7% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
61.1%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Acala
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
1,006 |
1,036 |
2,042 |
9.6% |
| 5-9 years |
1,066 |
1,097 |
2,163 |
10.2% |
| 10-14 years |
1,110 |
1,089 |
2,199 |
10.4% |
| 15-19 years |
1,020 |
901 |
1,921 |
9.1% |
| 20-24 years |
801 |
781 |
1,582 |
7.5% |
| 25-29 years |
715 |
804 |
1,519 |
7.2% |
| 30-34 years |
638 |
833 |
1,471 |
6.9% |
| 35-39 years |
641 |
791 |
1,432 |
6.8% |
| 40-44 years |
675 |
707 |
1,382 |
6.5% |
| 45-49 years |
572 |
646 |
1,218 |
5.7% |
| 50-54 years |
497 |
479 |
976 |
4.6% |
| 55-59 years |
417 |
441 |
858 |
4% |
| 60-64 years |
389 |
405 |
794 |
3.7% |
| 65-69 years |
287 |
274 |
561 |
2.6% |
| 70-74 years |
235 |
191 |
426 |
2% |
| 75-79 years |
184 |
146 |
330 |
1.6% |
| 80-84 years |
82 |
79 |
161 |
0.8% |
| 85+ years |
79 |
73 |
152 |
0.7% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Acala
Population Origin
Born in State
20,824
98.3%
Born in Another State
339
1.6%
Lived in Another State in 2015
245
Recent migration
Average Live Births
2.4
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
1,593
7.5% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
1,299
81.5% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Monolingual
289
Does not speak Spanish
Indigenous Households
2,411
44.4% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
103
0.5% of the population
Men / Women
45 / 58
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Disability
1,140
5.4%
With Limitation
2,168
10.2%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
636 |
| Visual |
437 |
| Hearing |
187 |
| Speech |
156 |
| Mental |
202 |
Education in Acala
Literacy and Schooling
In Acala, 2,347 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(234700%),
while 2,531 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 7.3 years
(7.3 men, 7.2 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
1,206 |
1,325 |
2,531 |
253100% |
| Incomplete primary |
1,041 |
999 |
2,040 |
204000% |
| Complete primary |
1,293 |
1,242 |
2,535 |
253500% |
| Incomplete secondary |
199 |
181 |
380 |
38000% |
| Complete secondary |
1,290 |
1,830 |
3,120 |
312000% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
1,931 |
1,741 |
3,672 |
367200% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 465 |
| 6-11 years | 211 |
| 12-14 years | 261 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 64 are public and
2 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in Acala
In Acala, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 9,515 people.
Of those, 9,271 are employed and 244 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 2.6%.
Total EAP
9,515
H: 6,059 /
M: 3,456
Employed Population
9,271
H: 5,867 /
M: 3,404
Unemployment Rate
2.6%
244 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
6,496
H: 1,794 /
M: 4,702
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
13,909 |
65.6% |
| IMSS |
2,998 |
14.2% |
| ISSSTE |
903 |
4.3% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
363 |
1.7% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
74 |
0.3% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
9,426 |
44.5% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
27 |
0.1% |
| Private insurance |
125 |
0.6% |
| Other institution |
90 |
0.4% |
| Without health coverage |
7,273 |
34.3% |
Marital Status and Religion in Acala
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
9,326
932600%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
1,890
189000%
Households
Total Households
5,431
3.9 average occupants
Female-headed
1,611
29.7%
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
16,720 |
78.9% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
3,582 |
16.9% |
| Other religions |
15 |
0.1% |
| No religion |
866 |
4.1% |
Housing and Basic Services in Acala
Acala has 7,179 total dwellings,
of which 5,431 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 3.9 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
5,085 |
94.7% |
| Earthen floor |
322 |
6% |
| 1 bedroom |
3,190 |
59.4% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
2,217 |
41.3% |
| 1 room |
1,754 |
32.7% |
| 2 rooms |
1,595 |
29.7% |
| 3+ rooms |
2,058 |
38.3% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
99.5%
5,347 dwellings
Piped Water
97.5%
5,240 dwellings
With Drainage
98.2%
5,275 dwellings
All Services
95.5%
5,132 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
5,347 |
99.5% |
| Without electricity |
60 |
1.1% |
| Public water network |
5,240 |
97.5% |
| Hauled water |
5,014 |
93.3% |
| Other water source |
167 |
3.1% |
| With water tank |
2,673 |
49.8% |
| With cistern |
1,010 |
18.8% |
| With toilet |
5,193 |
96.7% |
| With latrine |
106 |
2% |
| With drainage |
5,275 |
98.2% |
| Without drainage |
132 |
2.5% |
| With all services |
5,132 |
95.5% |
| Without water, drainage or electricity |
14 |
0.3% |
Goods and Technology in Acala
Household equipment in Acala according to the 2020 Census.
10.4% of dwellings have internet
and 79.9% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
4,279 |
79.7% |
| Washing machine |
3,056 |
56.9% |
| Microwave oven |
925 |
17.2% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
839 |
15.6% |
| Motorcycle |
448 |
8.3% |
| Bicycle |
2,209 |
41.1% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
4,740 |
88.2% |
| Radio |
3,308 |
61.6% |
| Landline phone |
321 |
6% |
| Cell phone |
4,290 |
79.9% |
| Computer |
663 |
12.3% |
| Internet |
559 |
10.4% |
| Pay TV |
1,152 |
21.4% |
| Streaming platforms |
53 |
1% |
| Video game console |
60 |
1.1% |
Technology Deprivation
No Landline or Cell Phone
1,066
19.8%
No Computer or Internet
4,502
83.8%
Companies and Economy in Acala
The main economic sectors of Acala are
Comercio al por menor with 734 establishments,
followed by Servicios de alojamiento y preparación de alimentos.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in Acala
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
Acala has a poverty rate of 74.9%
and extreme poverty of 24.8%.
Poverty
74.9%
23,614 people
Extreme Poverty
24.8%
7,818 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
17%
5,360 people
Vulnerable by Income
2.9%
909 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
5.2%
1,644 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
31% |
9,780 |
| Lack of access to health services |
10.3% |
3,246 |
| Lack of access to social security |
84.5% |
26,653 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
32% |
10,086 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
50.5% |
15,913 |
| Lack of access to food |
26.2% |
8,259 |
| Income below welfare line |
77.8% |
24,523 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
39.3% |
12,388 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
86.7% |
43.5% |
8.8% |
2.4% |
0 |
| 2015 |
74.9% |
24.8% |
17% |
5.2% |
0 |
Crime in Acala
In the last 12 months, 22 crimes were recorded in Acala.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/12 |
1 |
| 2025/07 |
1 |
| 2025/06 |
1 |
| 2025/05 |
1 |
| 2025/04 |
1 |
| 2025/03 |
1 |
| 2025/02 |
1 |
| 2025/01 |
1 |
| 2024/11 |
7 |
| 2024/09 |
1 |
| 2024/08 |
4 |
| 2024/07 |
2 |
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