La Concordia is the municipal seat of the municipality of La Concordia in the state of Chiapas, Mexico. It lies in the Fraylesca region of southern Chiapas at a latitude of 16°07′00″ N and a longitude of 92°41′17″ W, at an elevation of approximately 541 metres (1,776 ft) above sea level.
Geography and Climate
The town is situated on the banks of the Grijalva River, near the La Angostura (Belisario Domínguez) hydroelectric dam. According to the Köppen climate classification, La Concordia experiences a tropical savanna climate (Aw), characterized by a distinct dry season.
Administrative Details
- Country: Mexico
- State: Chiapas
- Municipality: La Concordia
- Postal code: 30362
- Area code: 992
- INEGI code: 070200001
Demographics
The 2020 census recorded a population of 8,389 inhabitants for the town of La Concordia, representing a modest increase from the 7,641 residents recorded in 2010. The municipality as a whole had a larger population (approximately 49,920 inhabitants in 2020). Literacy rates are high, with only about 9.24 % of residents reported as illiterate in 2020, and the average years of schooling is around 8 years. Indigenous residents comprise roughly 2.6 % of the local population.
History
- Foundation: The settlement was founded on 14 February 1849, with an initial layout of streets and parcels for residential, religious, and administrative purposes.
- Municipal establishment: The municipality of La Concordia was created in 1870, and the town was designated its administrative center.
- Early 20th‑century disruption: Social conflicts and revolts during the first decade of the 1900s led to temporary abandonment of the locality; it was later re‑populated around 1920.
- Relocation: In 1976, the construction and commissioning of the Belisario Domínguez hydroelectric dam required the relocation of the town to a higher‑elevation site, a move that reshaped its current urban layout.
Economy and Infrastructure
The economy of La Concordia is largely based on agriculture, livestock, and activities related to the nearby hydroelectric facility. The town serves as a local hub for education, health services, and municipal administration.
References
- Spanish‑language Wikipedia entry “La Concordia (Chiapas)”, accessed via Jina.ai mirror, which provides demographic, geographic, and historical data (cited up to 2020).