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Sitalá

Chiapas, Mexico · North America

About Sitalá

Sitalá sits on the route: 10 minutes from Guaquitepec, 33km from Cascadas de Agua Azul.

Sitalá is a town located in Chiapas, Mexico. With a population of 1,738, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Sitalá sits in Mexico, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Mexico City time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Sitalá to your route.

About Sitalá

Sitalá is a town and municipality in the Mexican state of Chiapas in southern Mexico. It is, lamentably, one of the poorest municipalities of Chiapas and Mexico. As of 2010, the municipality had a total population of 12,269, up from 7,959 as of 2005. It covers an area of 178.9 km2. As of 2010, the town of Sitalá had a

Read more population of 1,738. Other than the town of Sitalá, the municipality had 144 localities, none of which had a population over 1,000. The main economic activity is agriculture, and it is one of the most explotated oil regions of PEMEX.

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Where is Sitalá located?

Sitalá is located in Chiapas, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 17.0242 latitude, -92.3069 longitude.

What is the population of Sitalá?

Sitalá has a population of approximately 1,738 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
1,738
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Chiapas
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.0242, -92.3069

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Mexico

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.

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Worth the detour from Sitalá

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

waterfall

Cascadas de Agua Azul

A series of brilliant turquoise waterfalls cascading over limestone terraces in the Chiapas jungle.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

San Cristóbal de las Casas

A highland colonial town surrounded by indigenous Tzotzil and Tzeltal communities, known for its colorful markets and amber jewelry.

48 km · about 55 min drive

waterfall

Misol-Ha Waterfall

A spectacular 35-meter jungle waterfall plunging into a wide pool, with a hidden cave path behind the curtain of water.

49 km · about 55 min drive

ancient ruins

Palenque

A stunning Maya city set in the jungle of Chiapas, renowned for its elegant architecture, detailed sculptural work, and the tomb of the ruler Pakal the Great.

58 km · about 65 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

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14 km awayPop. 4,436

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