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Apalani, Mexico

Guerrero · Mexico

Apalani is a small town in Guerrero, Mexico with a population of 1,371. Elevation: 594 ft (181 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

1,371 Population 2/sq mi density
594 ft Elevation 181 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
42.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population1,371
Density2/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.0%

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain42.2 in/yr
Sunny Days352/yr
Elevation594 ft (181 m)
Population1,371
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation594 ft (181 m)
Coordinates16.8536°, -99.5894°
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 Apalani

Apalani is a small town in Mexico (Guerrero) with a population of 1,371. The city sits at an elevation of 594 feet (181 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 44 business establishments.

Income: Apalani vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

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

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Apalani 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 594 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

Elevation594 ft (181 m)
Area865.1 sq mi (2,240.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates16.8536°N, 99.5894°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

2,975 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 24, 2025.

Sep 14, 1995 5 km N of Azoyú, Mexico M7.4 106 km
Apr 18, 2002 27 km SSW of Nuxco, Mexico M6.8 137 km
Oct 24, 1993 1 km ENE of Jolotichán, Mexico M6.7 94 km
May 8, 2014 3 km NNE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.4 130 km
Aug 21, 2013 5 km ESE of Barrio Nuevo de los Muertos, Mexico M6.2 10 km
May 15, 1993 1 km ENE of Ometepec, Mexico M6.1 128 km
Dec 16, 1997 46 km SSW of Barra de Tecoanapa, Mexico M6.0 114 km
May 31, 1990 7 km NE of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 127 km
Apr 2, 2012 7 km SSW of Santa María Cortijo, Mexico M6.0 145 km
May 15, 1993 2 km SSW of Ometepec, Mexico M6.0 126 km
Nov 13, 1993 18 km SW of Montecillos, Mexico M6.0 119 km
Apr 13, 2007 5 km SE of El Paraíso, Mexico M6.0 82 km
May 10, 2014 6 km W of Nuxco, Mexico M6.0 136 km
Oct 8, 2001 3 km WSW of Tixtlancingo, Mexico M5.9 48 km
Apr 27, 2009 2 km WNW of Pochotillo, Mexico M5.8 25 km
Apr 28, 2008 21 km WNW of Tlacotepec, Mexico M5.8 126 km
Mar 20, 2021 6 km NNW of Marquelia, Mexico M5.7 83 km
May 5, 2011 2 km SE of Cuanacaxtitlán, Mexico M5.7 104 km
May 11, 1990 7 km NW of El Súchil, Mexico M5.6 125 km
Oct 30, 1995 4 km ESE of Cuajinicuilapa, Mexico M5.6 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Erick Category 4 41 km
2024 John Category 3 31 km
2023 Otis Category 5 28 km
2023 Beatriz Category 1 235 km
2021 Rick Category 2 206 km
2017 Max Category 1 41 km
2015 Marty Category 1 270 km
2015 Carlos Category 1 121 km
2013 Raymond Category 3 244 km
2012 Carlotta Category 2 184 km
2011 Hilary Category 4 130 km
2006 John Category 4 213 km
2001 Adolph Category 4 290 km
2000 Carlotta Category 2 270 km
1998 Lester Category 2 294 km
1997 Pauline Category 3 20 km
1997 Rick Category 2 156 km
1996 Douglas Category 2 297 km
1996 Hernan Category 1 289 km
1996 Boris Category 1 121 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 39 km
1787 SAN MARCOS Earthquake 4.0 m 11 123 km
1754 S. MEXICO Earthquake 4.0 m 42 km
1732 S. MEXICO Earthquake 3.0 m 34 km
1907 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.0 m 8 47 km
1957 S. MEXICO Earthquake 1.3 m 65 65 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.8 m 4 39 km
2021 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.5 m 3 24 km
1995 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.4 m 3 106 km
1962 S. MEXICO Earthquake 0.3 m 3 40 km
2026 ACAPULCO Earthquake 0.1 m 2 31 km
2002 S. MEXICO Earthquake 137 km
1868 S. MEXICO Earthquake 34 km
1845 S. MEXICO Earthquake 109 km
1833 S. MEXICO Earthquake 34 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

Apalani 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 Apalani

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Secundaria "Octavio Paz"
Escuela Primaria Emiliano Zapata
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Radio Stations near Apalani

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

Libraries in Apalani

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública 338 Juan Álvarez Hurtado0.0
Centro de información0.0

Farmers Markets in Apalani

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Central De Abastos
Central De Abastos
Dulcerama
Juan N. Alvarez Num. 2
Lacteos Y Embutidos La Popular
Mercadito
Mercado "José López Portillo"
Mercado "Juan M. Alvarez"
Mercado Arroyo Seco
Mercado Bicentenario
Mercado de la 8
Mercado Icacos
Mercado La Zapata
Mercado La Zapata
Mercado La Zapata
Mercado las Cruces Juan R. Escudero
Mercado Libertadores
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Unidad Vacacional
Mercado Xaltianguis
Pollo y Huevo
Sukarne
Tianguis 2000 A.C.
Tienda De Ultramarinos
Vacacional

Clinics in Apalani

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud R-01 Apalani SS

Airports Near Apalani

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

Treatment Centers in Apalani

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AA
Centro de Salud Puerto Márquez
Unidad de Medicina Familiar #26 Lic. Carlos Galvez Betancourt

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 Apalani

What is the population of Apalani?

Apalani has a population of 1,371 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 865.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Apalani?

Apalani 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 Apalani?

The job market in Apalani is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 44 business establishments in the area.

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