Juan del Grijalva, Chiapas facts for kids
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Juan del Grijalva
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 Juan del Grijalva
Location in Mexico
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| Country |  Mexico |
| State | Chiapas |
| Municipality | Ostuacan |
| Population
(2005)
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| • Total | 416 |
Juan del Grijalva is a small village in the Mexican state of Chiapas. It is home to about 416 people. The village is part of the Ostuacán Municipality. You can find it in the northern part of Chiapas. It sits right on the banks of the Grijalva River. The village is located between two important dams: the Peñitas Dam and the Malpaso Dam.
The 2007 Landslide Event
On November 5, 2007, something big happened in Juan del Grijalva. A large landslide occurred from a nearby hill. This landslide fell directly into the Grijalva River.
How the Landslide Affected the Village
When the landslide hit the river, it created a huge wave. This wave was about 50 meters (or 164 feet) high! The powerful wave crashed into the village. Sadly, it destroyed all the buildings in Juan del Grijalva.
Location Details
Juan del Grijalva is located at these coordinates: 17°21′51″N, 93°23′00″W. This helps people find it on a map. It's in a region known for its rivers and natural beauty.
See Also
- Chiapas: Learn more about the state where Juan del Grijalva is located.
- Grijalva River: Discover facts about the river that flows by the village.
- Landslide: Understand what a landslide is and how it happens.
