Bachajón, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Bachajón is a small city in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 6,677. Elevation: 3,002 ft (915 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

6,677 Population 9/sq mi density
3,002 ft Elevation 915 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
83.3 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population6,677
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain83.3 in/yr
Elevation3,002 ft (915 m)
Population6,677
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation3,002 ft (915 m)
Coordinates17.0396°, -92.1899°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation83.3 inches (2,116 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bachajón

Bachajón is a small city in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 6,677. The city sits at an elevation of 3,002 feet (915 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.3 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

Bachajón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 83.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,002 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average69.8°F
29% above Mexico avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation3,002 ft (915 m)
Area763.8 sq mi (1,978.2 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates17.0396°N, 92.1899°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.3"
119% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.33"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

156 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M5.8 on May 5, 2025.

Oct 21, 1995 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico M7.2 138 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 119 km
May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 69 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 92 km
Sep 1, 2012 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico M5.5 110 km
Jun 19, 2021 11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M5.4 113 km
Feb 8, 2002 7 km N of Dolores Jaltenango, Mexico M5.4 135 km
Sep 17, 2004 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico M5.2 110 km
Jan 14, 2000 11 km S of San Francisco Pujiltic, Mexico M5.0 100 km
Jul 25, 2021 Mexico-Guatemala border region M5.0 118 km
May 6, 2023 11 km WSW of Nueva América, Mexico M5.0 131 km
Feb 9, 2016 7 km SSW of Nueva América, Mexico M4.9 131 km
Feb 9, 2010 10 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M4.9 115 km
Jan 11, 2025 8 km W of Pablo L. Sidar, Mexico M4.9 134 km
Mar 31, 1997 2 km NE of La Concordia, Mexico M4.8 113 km
Feb 5, 2015 2 km NE of Piedra Labrada, Mexico M4.7 149 km
May 19, 1999 3 km NNE of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico M4.7 150 km
Apr 26, 2011 0 km SSW of Jaltenango de la Paz, Mexico M4.7 142 km
Apr 9, 1991 2 km ESE of Sinaloa, Mexico M4.7 129 km
Jan 31, 1990 2 km SW of Ignacio Zaragoza, Mexico M4.7 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 205 km
2011 Nate Category 1 296 km
2007 Dean Category 2 279 km
1995 Roxanne Category 1 283 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 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (116 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 116 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 66°F (19°C) 2.8 in
March 69°F (21°C) 2.5 in Driest
April 72°F (22°C) 3.0 in
May 74°F (23°C) 5.8 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 11.6 in
July 72°F (22°C) 9.1 in
August 72°F (22°C) 10.9 in
September 72°F (22°C) 14.3 in Wettest
October 70°F (21°C) 10.1 in
November 68°F (20°C) 5.6 in
December 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in

Bachajón has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 65°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 83.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.3") and March the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Bachajón

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
COBACH Plantel #28 - - - -
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Airports Near Bachajón

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Lomas Tristes Airport-Small Airport
Nicolas Bravo Airport-Small Airport
Palenque International AirportPQMSmall Airport
San Carlos Airport-Small Airport
San Luis de Ocosingo Airport-Small Airport
Yalcok Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bachajón

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Presbiteriana
Iglesia Presbiteriana

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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What is the population of Bachajón?

Bachajón has a population of 6,677 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 763.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bachajón?

Bachajón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 83.3 inches.

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