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Amatepec, Mexico

Guerrero · Mexico

Amatepec is a small town in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 585. Elevation: 1,217 ft (371 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

585 Population 3/sq mi density
1,217 ft Elevation 371 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
42.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population585
Density3/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.0%

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain42.2 in/yr
Sunny Days352/yr
Elevation1,217 ft (371 m)
Population585
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation1,217 ft (371 m)
Coordinates16.9811°, -99.5080°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceGuerrero
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation42.2 inches (1,072 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Amatepec

Amatepec is a small town in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 585. The city sits at an elevation of 1,217 feet (371 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 19 business establishments.

Income: Amatepec vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)19

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Amatepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 352 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 42.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,217 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above Mexico avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,217 ft (371 m)
Area224.7 sq mi (582.1 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates16.9811°N, 99.5080°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.28"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,947 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 24, 2025.

Mar 20, 2012 6 km E of Santiago Llano Grande, Mexico M7.4 146 km
Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 100 km
Apr 18, 2002 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico M6.8 144 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 88 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 135 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 12 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 123 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 121 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 121 km
Dec 16, 1997 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M6.0 120 km
May 10, 2014 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 141 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 82 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 131 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 143 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 52 km
Jun 16, 2013 5 km N of Tequicuilco, Mexico M5.8 135 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 119 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 9 km
Mar 20, 2021 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico M5.7 81 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 26 km
2024 John Category 3 24 km
2023 Otis Category 5 44 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 245 km
2021 Rick Category 2 219 km
2017 Max Category 1 54 km
2015 Marty Category 1 281 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 137 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 256 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 179 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 146 km
2006 John Category 4 230 km
2000 Carlotta Category 2 286 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 21 km
1997 Rick Category 2 168 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 297 km
1996 Boris Category 1 137 km
1993 Calvin Category 2 200 km
1989 Cosme Category 1 55 km
1986 Agatha Category 1 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

17 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 26 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 120 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 39 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 46 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 52 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 69 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 26 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 28 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 100 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 24 km
1950 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 148 km
2012 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.2 m 2 146 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 24 km
2002 S. MEXICO Earthquake 144 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 46 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake 116 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 46 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
May 83°F (28°C) 1.3 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 11.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 9.6 in
August 81°F (27°C) 11.5 in
September 80°F (27°C) 12.3 in Wettest
October 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in
November 79°F (26°C) 0.8 in
December 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in

Amatepec has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 53.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.3") and March the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Amatepec

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Telebachillerato Comunitario Num 012
Secundaria Hugo Arce Norato
Canada
Escuela Preescolar Republica De Cuba
Escuela Primaria "Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla"
Escuela Primaria Javier Rojo Gomez
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Radio Stations near Amatepec

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
LA KEBUENA 98.5 (Acapulco) - 98.5 FM - XHMAR-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Acapulco, Guerrero 710 am, 98.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
BUENISIIMA 103.9 (Acapulco) - 103.9 FM - XHPO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Acapulco, Guerrero 103.9 fm, acapulco MP3 128 kbps
BUENISIIMA (Acapulco) - 103.9 FM - XHPO-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Acapulco, Guerrero 103.9 fm, acapulco MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM 99.3 (Acapulco) - 99.3 FM - XHNQ-FM - MVS Radio - Acapulco, Guerrero 99.3 fm, acapulco AAC+ 48 kbps
LA BESTIA GRUPERA 95.3 (Acapulco) - 95.3 FM - XHEVP-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Acapulco, Guerrero 95.3 fm, acapulco AAC+ 24 kbps
93.7 La Poderosa (Acapulco) - 93.7 FM - XHPA-FM - Grupo Radio Comunicación - Acapulco, Guerrero 93.7 fm, entretenimiento AAC+ 128 kbps
W RADIO 101.5 (Acapulco) - 101.5 FM - XHBB-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Acapulco, Guerrero 101.5 fm, 1600 am MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Acapulco - 99.3 FM - XHNQ-FM - MVS Radio - Acapulco, Guerrero 99.3 fm, acapulco MP3 128 kbps
FM Globo (US) MP3 128 kbps
LA PODEROSA 93.7 (Acapulco) - 93.7 FM - XHPA-FM - Grupo Radio Comunicación - Acapulco, Guerrero 93.7 fm, entretenimiento AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Amatepec

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Municipal

Farmers Markets in Amatepec

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central Tecoanapa
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Xaltianguis

Clinics in Amatepec

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud R-01 Amatepec SS

Airports Near Amatepec

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Juan N. Álvarez International AirportACALarge Airport
Base Aeronaval AcapulcoSmall Airport
Base Nº7 de la Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (Gustavo G. León González)Small Airport
Chilpancingo National AirportSmall 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 Amatepec

What is the population of Amatepec?

Amatepec has a population of 585 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 224.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Amatepec?

Amatepec has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.2 inches.

How is the job market in Amatepec?

The job market in Amatepec is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 19 business establishments in the area.

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