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Acatlán del Río, Mexico

Guerrero · Mexico

Acatlán del Río is a small town in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 514. Elevation: 1,585 ft (483 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

514 Population 1/sq mi density
1,585 ft Elevation 483 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
40.4 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population514
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.5%

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain40.4 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation1,585 ft (483 m)
Population514
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation1,585 ft (483 m)
Coordinates17.9313°, -99.9010°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuerrero
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation40.4 inches (1,026 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Acatlán del Río

Acatlán del Río is a small town in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 514. The city sits at an elevation of 1,585 feet (483 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 16 business establishments.

Income: Acatlán del Río vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)16

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Acatlán del Río has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,585 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.8°F
44% above Mexico avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,585 ft (483 m)
Area779.3 sq mi (2,018.3 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates17.9313°N, 99.9010°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"
6% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.06"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,014 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 12, 2025.

Apr 18, 2014 9 km ENE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M7.2 128 km
Apr 18, 2002 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico M6.8 147 km
Jul 15, 1996 26 km NNE of Coyuquilla Norte, Mexico M6.8 119 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 118 km
May 23, 1994 4 km W of San Cristóbal, Mexico M6.3 71 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 125 km
Nov 15, 2012 8 km N of San José Poliutla, Mexico M6.1 69 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 113 km
May 10, 2014 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 125 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 77 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 99 km
Jul 21, 2000 12 km NW of Jolalpan, Mexico M5.9 117 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 30 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 78 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 111 km
May 1, 2012 19 km W of Placeres del Oro, Mexico M5.7 130 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 110 km
Mar 31, 1993 6 km NNW of San Luis de La Loma, Mexico M5.5 127 km
Apr 26, 2011 8 km NNE of El Cortés, Mexico M5.5 129 km
Jul 12, 1998 10 km SSW of El Papayo, Mexico M5.5 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

21 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Erick (2025).

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 112 km
2024 John Category 3 71 km
2023 Otis Category 5 50 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 238 km
2021 Rick Category 2 215 km
2017 Max Category 1 161 km
2015 Marty Category 1 283 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 190 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 271 km
2012 Carlotta Category 1 266 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 230 km
2006 John Category 4 288 km
1997 Rick Category 2 281 km
1997 Pauline Category 2 106 km
1996 Alma Category 2 264 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 279 km
1996 Boris Category 1 157 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 264 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 149 km
1986 Agatha Category 1 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

15 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1820 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 87 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 146 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 126 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 104 km
1979 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 5 146 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 87 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 106 km
2014 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 128 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 92 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 131 km
2002 S. MEXICO Earthquake 147 km
1933 MEXICO Earthquake 122 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 126 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake 127 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Toluca, Nevado de (132 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Toluca, Nevado de Stratovolcano 4,680 m (15,354 ft) -1350 132 km
Chichinautzin Volcanic field 3,930 m (12,894 ft) 400 151 km
Zitacuaro-Valle de Bravo Caldera 3,500 m (11,483 ft) -3050 167 km
Popocatepetl Stratovolcano(es) 5,393 m (17,694 ft) 2020 182 km
Iztaccihuatl Stratovolcano 5,230 m (17,159 ft) Unknown 192 km
Papayo Lava dome 3,600 m (11,811 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 83°F (28°C) 0.3 in
May 84°F (29°C) 1.7 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in
July 78°F (26°C) 8.7 in
August 78°F (25°C) 9.1 in Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 8.4 in
October 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
November 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in
December 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in

Acatlán del Río has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 74°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.1") and March the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Acatlán del Río

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA BESTIA GRUPERA 99.7 (Chilpancingo) - 99.7 FM - XHEPI-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Chilpancingo, Guerrero 99.7 fm, américa AAC+ 23 kbps
DSS RADIO 107.9 (Chilpancingo) - 107.9 FM - XHSCAS-FM - Digital con Sentido Social 106.3, A.C. - Chilpancingo, Guerrero 107.9 fm, américa MP3 320 kbps
W RADIO 105.1 (Chilpancingo) - 105.1 FM - XHEZUM-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Chilpancingo, Guerrero 105.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps

Airports Near Acatlán del Río

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aeródromo de TaxcoSmall Airport
Aeródromo Los FilosSmall Airport
Aeródromo ZacacoyucaSmall Airport
Albatros Residencial AéreoSmall Airport
Atoyac AirstripSmall Airport
Chilpancingo National AirportSmall Airport
Santa Barbara Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Tequesquitengo AirportSmall Airport
Vista Hermosa AirfieldSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mexico_City

🇲🇽 About Mexico

Capital Mexico City
Population 126,190,788
Area 1,972,550 km²
GDP (USD) $1,798,317,581,487
GDP per capita $13,861
HDI 0.781
Life expectancy 75.1 years
Internet users 81.2%
Urban population 79.5%
Currency MXN (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +52
TLD .mx
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Mexico

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mar 16 Benito Juárez's birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Sep 16 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Nov 16 Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Acatlán del Río

What is the population of Acatlán del Río?

Acatlán del Río has a population of 514 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 779.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Acatlán del Río?

Acatlán del Río has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.4 inches.

How is the job market in Acatlán del Río?

The job market in Acatlán del Río is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 16 business establishments in the area.

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