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Aldama, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Aldama is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 1,273. Elevation: 6,175 ft (1,882 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

1,273 Population 17/sq mi density
6,175 ft Elevation 1,882 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
67.1 in Annual Rain
America / Merida Timezone

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About Aldama

Aldama

Aldama Municipality is a municipality in the Mexican state of Chiapas, in southern Mexico. The municipal seat is Aldama, Chiapas.

People

Population1,273
Density17/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain67.1 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation6,175 ft (1,882 m)
Population1,273
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation6,175 ft (1,882 m)
Coordinates16.9160°, -92.6891°
TimezoneAmerica/Merida
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation67.1 inches (1,705 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Aldama

Aldama is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 1,273. The city sits at an elevation of 6,175 feet (1,882 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.1 inches. The timezone is America/Merida.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 41 business establishments.

Income: Aldama vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)41

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Aldama

Aldama has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (13.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1153 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.8°C / 57°F 6.7° / 20.8° 3.3
Feb 14.9°C / 59°F 7.2° / 22.6° 11.7
Mar 16.1°C / 61°F 8.2° / 24° 16.9
Apr 17.6°C / 64°F 9.5° / 25.6° 45.0
May 18°C / 64°F 11.2° / 24.8° 140.8
Jun 18°C / 64°F 12.3° / 23.8° 221.6
Jul 17.8°C / 64°F 11.5° / 24.1° 147.0
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 11.9° / 24.4° 177.7
Sep 18°C / 64°F 12.1° / 23.8° 233.8
Oct 16.6°C / 62°F 10.7° / 22.5° 101.7
Nov 14.8°C / 59°F 8.4° / 21.2° 39.0
Dec 13.8°C / 57°F 6.6° / 21° 14.2
Aldama enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 335 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 67.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,175 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average67.4°F
25% above Mexico avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,175 ft (1,882 m)
Area75.9 sq mi (196.5 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates16.9160°N, 92.6891°W
TimezoneAmerica/Merida

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.1"
77% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

409 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 9, 2025.

Oct 21, 1995 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico M7.2 83 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 106 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico M6.4 124 km
Jan 17, 2009 5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico M5.8 131 km
Aug 9, 2023 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.8 140 km
May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 45 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 45 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 150 km
Aug 5, 2015 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.7 135 km
Sep 1, 2012 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico M5.5 77 km
Jun 7, 2009 5 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 109 km
May 23, 2016 9 km WSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 131 km
Aug 5, 2024 17 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 133 km
Jan 30, 2019 37 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.4 148 km
Feb 8, 2002 7 km N of Dolores Jaltenango, Mexico M5.4 106 km
Jul 30, 2013 9 km W of Querétaro, Mexico M5.4 122 km
Jun 19, 2021 11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M5.4 101 km
Aug 28, 2001 11 km E of Arriaga, Mexico M5.3 141 km
Dec 19, 2001 34 km WNW of Raudales Malpaso, Mexico M5.3 135 km
Mar 31, 2017 7 km SE of Pijijiapan, Mexico M5.2 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Barbara (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 152 km
2005 Stan Category 1 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 50.0 m (164 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2007 JUAN DE GRIJALVA, CHIAPAS Meteorological 50.0 m 19 44 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (76 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 76 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in
February 60°F (15°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 63°F (17°C) 0.9 in
April 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.5 in
June 66°F (19°C) 9.6 in
July 69°F (21°C) 7.3 in Warmest
August 65°F (19°C) 8.3 in
September 65°F (18°C) 9.8 in Wettest
October 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in
November 61°F (16°C) 2.1 in
December 59°F (15°C) 1.2 in Coldest

Aldama has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 59°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.8") and February the driest (0.9").

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Radio Stations near Aldama

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
XHEXA "Exa FM" 104.9 FM Mexico City, DF electronica, latin pop MP3 128 kbps
RADIO ZOQUE 105.9 (Tuxtla) - 105.9 FM - XHLM-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 105.9 fm, américa MP3
LA KEBUENA 100.1 (Tuxtla) - 100.1 FM - XHUD-FM - Radio Núcleo - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 100.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
XERED "Radio RED" 1110 AM Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, news AAC+ 32 kbps
Free FM 80´s Mexico #80s, 1980s MP3 320 kbps
XHSON "Beat" 100.9 FM Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, lounge MP3 48 kbps
Roca Fm Clasicos Mexico 60s, 70s MP3 320 kbps
XHSH-FM "Amor 95.3" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, mexico city AAC+ 48 kbps
XERC-FM 97.7 "Radio Centro" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, contemporary hits AAC+ 32 kbps
UNICACH Radio MP3 128 kbps
XEJP-FM "Joya 93.7" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, contemporary music AAC+ 32 kbps
XHFO "Radio RED" 92.1 FM Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, grc AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Zoque 105.9 FM MP3
EXA FM 98.5 (Tuxtla) - 98.5 FM - XHCQ-FM - Valanci Media Group - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, CHiapas 98.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
XEL-AM 1260 "La Comadre" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, grupera AAC+ 48 kbps
XEX 730 "W Deportes" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, mexico city AAC+ 128 kbps
XEQR "Radio Centro" 1030 AM Mexico City, DF mexico city, talk AAC+ 32 kbps
JOYA 101.7 (Tuxtla) - 101.7 FM - XHVV-FM - Valanci Media Group - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 101.7 fm, américa AAC
Radio Zoque (Tuxtla) - 105.9 FM - XHLM-FM - Grupo As Comunicación - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 105.9 fm, américa MP3
XHPOP-FM 99.3 "Radio Disney" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, dance AAC+ 56 kbps
LOS40 Tuxtla - 96.1 FM - XHTGZ-FM - Radio Núcleo - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 96.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Poderosa (Tuxtla) - 91.1 FM - XHIO-FM - Grupo As Comunicación - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 91.1 fm, américa MP3

Museums in Aldama

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cafemuseo cafe
Ex Convento de Santo Domingo
Museo de Culturas Populares
Museo de la Medicina Maya
Museo Mesoamericano del Jade
Museo Mesoamericano del Jade
Museo Sergio Castro
Museo textiles de mundo maya
Museum of Amber
Na Bolom
Na Bolom

Libraries in Aldama

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Cafe y librería de oscasion0.0
Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Aldama

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadito 2
Mercado
Mercado de Dulces y Artesanías
Mercado Jose Castillo Tielemans
Mercado La Hormiga
Mercado La Hormiga
Mercado Merposur
Mercado Merposur
Mercado Zona Norte, Chiapas Solidario
Mercado Zona Norte, Chiapas Solidario
Mercaltos
Mercaltos
Tianguis Agroecologico y Artesanal
Tianguis Agroecologico y Artesanal

Stadiums & Teams in Aldama

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Aldama

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angel Albino Corzo International AirportTGZMedium Airport
Terán Air BaseMedium Airport
Campo David AirportSmall Airport
Comitan AirportSmall Airport
El Blanquillo AirportSmall Airport
Francisco Sarabia National AirportSmall Airport
La Concordia AirportSmall Airport
La Florida AirportSmall Airport
La Pista AirportSmall Airport
Lomas Tristes AirportSmall Airport
Miguel Aleman AirportSmall Airport
Monterrey AirportSmall Airport
Palenque International AirportPQMSmall Airport
Pista LeoSmall Airport
Rancho San Jose AirportSmall Airport
San Antonio Copalar AirportCJTSmall Airport
San Carlos AirportSmall Airport
San Fernando AirstripSmall Airport
San Luis de Ocosingo AirportSmall Airport
Valle Bonito AirportSmall Airport
Yalcok AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Merida

🇲🇽 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 Aldama

What is the population of Aldama?

Aldama has a population of 1,273 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 75.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Aldama?

Aldama enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 67.1 inches.

How is the job market in Aldama?

The job market in Aldama is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 41 business establishments in the area.

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