Arriaga, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Arriaga is a small city in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 24,447. Elevation: 207 ft (63 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

24,447 Population 62/sq mi density

207 ft Elevation 63 meters

81°F Avg Temperature 27°C

55.4 in Annual Rain

America / Mexico City Timezone

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Full City Profile

People

Population24,447

Density62/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.1%

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)

Rain55.4 in/yr

Sunny Days236/yr

Elevation207 ft (63 m)

Population	24,447
Population Density	62 / sq mi
Elevation	207 ft (63 m)
Coordinates	16.2356°, -93.8997°
Timezone	America/Mexico_City
Country	🇲🇽 Mexico
State / Province	Chiapas
Average Temperature	81°F (27°C)
January Average	78°F (26°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation	55.4 inches (1,407 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Arriaga

Arriaga is a small city in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 24,447. The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet (63 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 55.4 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 782 business establishments.

Income: Arriaga vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.1%
	42% below Mexico avg

Establishments (County)	782

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Arriaga

Arriaga has an average annual temperature of 18.8°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jun (23.7°C), the coldest is Feb (13.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1008 mm.

Month	Avg °C / °F	Min / Max °C	Rain (mm)
Jan	13.9°C / 57°F	4.9° / 22.9°	16.0
Feb	13.6°C / 56°F	3.9° / 23.3°	14.3
Mar	15.8°C / 60°F	5.4° / 26.2°	6.9
Apr	18.2°C / 65°F	7.8° / 28.7°	9.8
May	21.3°C / 70°F	11.2° / 31.4°	78.7
Jun	23.7°C / 75°F	14.6° / 32.8°	180.4
Jul	23.6°C / 74°F	15.8° / 31.3°	181.9
Aug	23.2°C / 74°F	15.9° / 30.5°	200.2
Sep	21.3°C / 70°F	13° / 29.6°	196.4
Oct	18.9°C / 66°F	10.2° / 27.6°	102.1
Nov	17.3°C / 63°F	8.6° / 26°	10.9
Dec	14.4°C / 58°F	5° / 23.8°	10.7

Arriaga 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 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	81.3°F
	51% above Mexico avg
January Average	78°F (26°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	207 ft (63 m)
Area	395.1 sq mi (1,023.2 km²)
Population Density	62/sq mi
Coordinates	16.2356°N, 93.8997°W
Timezone	America/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.4"

46% above Mexico avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Sep) 13.15"

Driest Month (Jan) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,506 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Sep 8, 2017	2017 Tehuantepec, Mexico Earthquake	M8.2	135 km
Oct 21, 1995	13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico	M7.2	81 km
Apr 7, 2011	7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico	M6.6	118 km
Feb 12, 2008	9 km SSW of General Pascual Fentes, Mexico	M6.5	45 km
Sep 30, 1993	90 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico	M6.5	125 km
Nov 28, 2001	2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico	M6.4	113 km
Dec 31, 1996	4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico	M6.4	109 km
Jan 16, 2002	2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico	M6.4	116 km
Jul 14, 2023	Offshore Chiapas, Mexico	M6.3	149 km
Jun 7, 1998	2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico	M6.3	34 km
Sep 23, 2017	7 km NNE of Ixtepec, Mexico	M6.1	133 km
Jul 6, 2007	6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico	M6.1	16 km
Sep 6, 1995	119 km SW of Manuel Ávila Camacho (Ponte Duro), Mexico	M6.0	149 km
Aug 18, 2004	8 km E of Juchitán de Zaragoza, Mexico	M5.9	113 km
Jan 5, 2020	3 km W of Reforma de Pineda, Mexico	M5.9	66 km
Aug 9, 2023	7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico	M5.8	21 km
Sep 10, 2017	92 km S of San Francisco del Mar Viejo, Mexico	M5.8	115 km
Sep 24, 2017	80 km SSW of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico	M5.8	107 km
Jun 27, 2006	108 km SSW of Manuel Ávila Camacho (Ponte Duro), Mexico	M5.8	141 km
Sep 23, 2017	80 km SSW of La Gloria, Mexico	M5.8	100 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Agatha (2022).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2022	Agatha	Category 2	270 km
2013	Barbara	Category 1	4 km
2012	Carlotta	Category 2	297 km
2005	Stan	Category 1	284 km
1998	Lester	Category 2	228 km
1997	Pauline	Category 4	270 km
1997	Rick	Category 1	228 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis 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	109 km
2017	S. MEXICO	Earthquake	2.7 m	98	135 km
2025	OFF COAST OF OAXACA	Earthquake	0.2 m	-	133 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (144 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Chichon, El	Lava dome(s)	1,150 m (3,773 ft)	1982	144 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	78°F (26°C)	0.0 in	Coldest
February	79°F (26°C)	0.2 in
March	81°F (27°C)	0.3 in
April	84°F (29°C)	0.7 in
May	84°F (29°C)	5.0 in	Warmest
June	83°F (28°C)	10.8 in
July	82°F (28°C)	9.7 in
August	82°F (28°C)	11.1 in
September	81°F (27°C)	13.2 in	Wettest
October	81°F (27°C)	3.9 in
November	80°F (27°C)	0.6 in
December	79°F (26°C)	0.0 in	Driest

Arriaga has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.2") and December the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Arriaga

74 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
XLTN "Radio Latina" 104.5 FM Tijuana, BN	latino-pop, pop	AAC+ 40 kbps
La Bestia Grupera (Mexicali) - 92.3 FM - XHMMF-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, Baja California	92.3 fm, baja california	MP3 64 kbps
XHGLX "Exa FM" 91.7 FM Tijuana, BN	electronica, latin pop	MP3 128 kbps
XHMORE "More FM" 98.9 FM Tijuana, BC	rock, rock en español	AAC+ 192 kbps
La Poderosa (Mexicali) - 96.9 FM / 1050 AM - XHMUG-FM / XED-AM - Radiorama - Mexicali, Baja California	1050 am, 96.9 fm	AAC+ 64 kbps
La Invasora (San Diego) - XHTY-FM - 99.7 FM - Uniradio - Tijuana, Baja California	99.7 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
XHTIM "La Mejor" 90.7 FM Tijuana, BN	grupera, latin	MP3 128 kbps
La Poderosa (Tijuana) - 860 AM - XEMO-AM - Uniradio - Tijuana, Baja California	860 am, am	MP3 128 kbps
Fiesta Mexicana Tampico 91.7 FM	banda, entretenimiento	MP3
La Bestia Grupera (Mexicali) - 92.3 FM - XHMMF-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, BC	92.3, 92.3 fm	MP3 64 kbps
LOS40 Mexicali - 90.7 FM - XHMOE-FM - Radiópolis - Mexicali, BC	90.7, 90.7 fm	AAC+ 56 kbps
Ultra Gym & Fitness (Mexicali) - Online - El Toque FM - Mexicali, Baja California	américa, baja california	MP3 320 kbps
XHNOE	nuevo laredo	MP3 96 kbps
Cabo Mil - 96.3 FM - XHSJS-FM - San José del Cabo, Baja California	96.3 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
SUPER (Mexicali) - 89.9 FM - XHSOL-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, BC	89.9, 89.9 fm	MP3 56 kbps
FM Globo Mexicali - 101.9 FM - XHPF-FM - MVS Radio - Mexicali, BC	101.9, 101.9 fm	AAC+ 48 kbps
Buenisiima (Mexicali) - 850 AM - XEZF-AM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, BC	850, 850 am	MP3 64 kbps
Buenisiima (Mexicali) - 850 AM - XEZF-AM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, BC	850, 850 am	MP3 64 kbps
La Lupe (Chetumal) - 95.3 FM - XHROO-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Chetumal, Quintana Roo	95.3 fm, baladas en español	AAC 128 kbps
Caribe FM - 101.9 FM - XHCBJ-FM - SQCS (Sistema Quintanarroense de Comunicación Social) - Cancún, Quintana Roo	101.9 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
Chetumal FM - 100.9 FM - XHCHE-FM - SQCS (Sistema Quintanarroense de Comunicación Social) - Chetumal, Quintana Roo	100.9 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Latina (Tijuana) - 104.5 FM - XHLTN-FM - Grupo Imagen - Tijuana, BC	104.5, 104.5 fm	AAC+ 40 kbps
PULSAR (Tijuana) - 107.3 FM - XHFG-FM - Uniradio - Tijuana, Baja California	107.3 fm, baja california	MP3 128 kbps
Focus Radio (Reynosa) - 1670 AM - XEFCR-AM - Reynosa, TM	1670, 1670 am	MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Riviera Maya - 96.1 FM - XHPPLY-FM - Cancún / Playa del Carmen, QR	96.1, 96.1 fm	MP3
LOS40 RGV (Matamoros) - 97.7 FM - XEEW-FM - RadioDual - Matamoros, TM	97.7, 97.7 fm	MP3 80 kbps
Stereo 91 (Nuevo Laredo) - 91.3 FM - XHNOE-FM - Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas	américa, entretenimiento	MP3 96 kbps
La Voz Radio (Mexicali) - 101.3 FM - XHABCA-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Mexicali, BC	101.3, 101.3 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Sol Stereo (Cozumel) - 89.9 FM / 810 AM - XHRB-FM / XERB-AM - Cozumel, Quintana Roo	810 am, 89.9 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Chetumal - 860 AM - XECTL-AM - SQCS (Sistema Quintanarroense de Comunicación Social) - Chetumal, Quintana Roo	860 am, am	AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Cañón (Mexicali) - 101.3 FM / 820 AM - XHABCA-FM / XEABCA-AM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Mexicali, BC	101.3, 101.3 fm	MP3 128 kbps
90.5 Estéreo Mar	adult contemporary, hits	MP3 128 kbps
Radio Estereo Playa	80s, balearic	MP3
La Bestia Grupera (Cancún) - 91.5 FM / 630 AM - XHCCQ-FM / XECCQ-AM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Cancún, Quintana Roo	630 am, 91.5 fm	MP3 64 kbps
La Guadalupana (Chetumal) - 101.7 FM - XHROOC-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Chetumal, Quintana Roo	101.7 fm, américa	AAC 128 kbps
MIX Cancún - 93.1 FM / 580 AM - XHYI-FM / XEYI-AM - Grupo ACIR - Cancún, QR	2000s, 2010s	AAC+ 48 kbps
Imagen radio (Mexicali) - 105.5 FM [Mexicali, Baja California]	music, news	MP3 96 kbps
Radio fórmula (Baja California) - 950 AM [Tijuana, Baja California]	music, news	AAC
Rocola 9-90 (Mexicali) - 990 AM - XECL-AM - Radiorama Mexicali - Mexicali, Baja California	990 am, am	MP3
Imagen (Mexicali) - 105.5 FM - XHCMS-FM - Grupo Imagen - Mexicali, Baja California	105.5 fm, américa	MP3 96 kbps
Radio Fórmula (Tijuana) - 950 AM - XEKAM-AM - Grupo Fórmula - Tijuana, Baja California	950 am, am	AAC
LOS40 Ensenada - 96.9 FM - XHPSEN-FM - Radiópolis - Ensenada, BC	96.9, 96.9 fm	AAC+ 56 kbps
MIX Cancún - 93.1 FM - XHYI-FM - Grupo ACIR - Cancún, QR	2000s, 2010s	AAC+ 48 kbps
LOS40 Playa del Carmen - 96.1 FM - XHPPLY-FM - Cancún / Playa del Carmen, QR	96.1, 96.1 fm	MP3
Máxima 97.5 FM Cancún	cancún, hits	AAC 130 kbps
Kiss FM (Chetumal) - 95.3 FM - XHROO-FM - Grupo SIPSE Radio - Chetumal, Quintana Roo	95.3 fm, américa	AAC 128 kbps
Radio Zion (Tijuana) - 540 AM - XESURF-AM - Zion Multimedia - Tijuana, BC	540, 540 am	MP3 96 kbps
Digital 101.5 FM Reynosa/RGV	digital, latin pop	AAC+ 64 kbps
La Lupe Ciudad Victoria 95.3 FM	adult hits, baladas	AAC 93 kbps
Éxitos (Matamoros) - 91.3 FM - XHMLS-FM - Grupo Radio Avanzado - Matamoros, Tamaulipas	91.3, 91.3 fm	AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio fórmula (Tampico) - 103.9 FM [Tampico, Tamaulipas]	music, news	AAC
La Más Prendida 97.5 FM Ciudad Victoria	banda, banda norteña	MP3 96 kbps
La Cotorra 101.7 FM Ciudad Victoria	banda, banda norteña	MP3 96 kbps
Exa FM Tampico - 95.3 FM - XHOX-FM - MVS Radio - Tampico, TM	95.3, 95.3 fm	AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Fórmula (Tampico) - 103.9 FM - XHMTS-FM - Grupo Fórmula - Tampico, Tamaulipas	103.9 fm, entretenimiento	AAC
Romántica Ciudad Victoria 96.1 FM	adult hits, baladas	MP3
DIGITAL 89 89.5 (Tonalá) - 89.5 FM - XHNAL-FM - Radio Chiapas - Tonalá, Chiapas	89.5 fm, américa	AAC+ 48 kbps
Estéreo Baja 1550 AM	70s, 80s	MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Tijuana - 91.7 FM - XHGLX-FM - MVS Radio - Tijuana, BC	91.7, 91.7 fm	AAC+ 48 kbps
La Invasora (Tijuana) - XHA-FM - 94.5 FM - Uniradio - Tijuana, Baja California	94.5 fm, américa	MP3 128 kbps
La Invasora 104.9 FM Mexicali	baja california, banda	MP3 128 kbps
Exa FM Mexicali - 91.5 FM - XHJC-FM - MVS Radio - Mexicali, BC	91.5, 91.5 fm	MP3 128 kbps
La Mejor Mexicali - 103.3 FM - XHVG-FM - MVS Radio - Mexicali, BC	103.3, 103.3 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Noticias MVS (Mexicali) - 1120 AM - XEMX-AM - MVS Radio - Mexicali, Baja California	1120 am, adult hits	AAC+ 32 kbps
Super Sterio MILED 95.1 FM	deportes, entretenimiento	MP3 96 kbps
La Dinámica 1059 FM Mexicali	baja california, banda	AAC+ 64 kbps
La Mejor Ensenada - 103.3 FM - XHENA-FM - MVS Radio - Ensenada, Baja California	103.3 fm, aquí nomás	AAC+ 48 kbps
Exa FM Ensenada - 104.1 FM - XHADA-FM - MVS Radio - Ensenada, BC	104.1, 104.1 fm	MP3 128 kbps
Mas Flo (Tijuana) - 107.7 FM - XHRST-FM - MLC Media - Tijuana, Baja California	107.7 fm, baja california	MP3 96 kbps
La Mejor Tijuana - 90.7 FM - XHTIM-FM - MVS Radio - Tijuana, BC	aquí nomás, baja california	AAC+ 48 kbps
W Radio Mexicali 940 AM	baja california, grupo radio cañón	MP3 128 kbps
SUPER (Mexicali) - 89.9 FM - XHSOL-FM - Grupo Audiorama Comunicaciones - Mexicali, BC	89.9, 89.9 fm	MP3 56 kbps
More FM Online (Tijuana) - Online - www.morefmonline.com - Grupo Cadena - Tijuana, Baja California	américa, baja california	AAC+ 192 kbps
FM Globo Tijuana - 99.3 FM - XHOCL-FM - MVS Radio - Tijuana, BC	99.3, 99.3 fm	AAC+ 48 kbps

Farmers Markets in Arriaga

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Mercado público municipal

Hotels in Arriaga

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Casa Blanca

Hotel Maria Eugenia

Hotel Rubí

Quetzal

Restaurants in Arriaga

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barbacoa de Borrego

Comedor económico

The Harvest Cafe

Train Stations in Arriaga

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Estación Arriaga

Bus Stations in Arriaga

7 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AVC

Combis a Tierra y Libertad

Combis a Tonalá

Estación de autobuses

MX #525707899

MX #525707900

OCC Terminal

Gas Stations in Arriaga

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera

MX #2056170829

MX #2526127607

MX #2526127609

MX #2526127610

MX #2526127615

Banks in Arriaga

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BBVA Bancomer

Airports Near Arriaga

6 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Terán Air Base	-	Medium Airport
C.P.A. Leonardo López Hernandez Airport	-	Small Airport
Francisco Sarabia National Airport	-	Small Airport
Llano Grande Airport	-	Small Airport
Tonala Airport	-	Small Airport
Valle Bonito Airport	-	Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Arriaga

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús

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 Arriaga

What is the population of Arriaga?

Arriaga has a population of 24,447 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 62 people per square mile, spread across 395.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Arriaga?

Arriaga 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 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.4 inches.

How is the job market in Arriaga?

The job market in Arriaga is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 782 business establishments in the area.

Nearby Cities

Azteca 1,829 pop · 3.3 mi Ignacio Ramírez 1,689 pop · 8.8 mi Tierra y Libertad 2,600 pop · 10.2 mi Tiltepec 2,007 pop · 11.1 mi La Línea 1,452 pop · 11.6 mi Los Corazones 1,104 pop · 11.7 mi Paredón 6,126 pop · 13.0 mi Tonalá 35,322 pop · 13.9 mi Huizachal 1,421 pop · 14.3 mi San Luqueño 1,016 pop · 15.8 mi Villamorelos 1,677 pop · 17.0 mi Chahuite 9,837 pop · 19.3 mi Chahuites 10,763 pop · 19.9 mi Nueva Tenochtitlán (Rizo de Oro) 1,640 pop · 20.5 mi

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