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Bajadas Grandes, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Bajadas Grandes is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 991. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

991 Population 1/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
96.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population991
Density1/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain96.2 in/yr
Sunny Days338/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population991
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates17.7008°, -92.2617°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation96.2 inches (2,444 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bajadas Grandes

Bajadas Grandes is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 991. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 96.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 32 business establishments.

Income: Bajadas Grandes vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)32

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Bajadas Grandes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 338 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 96.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.1°F
43% above Mexico avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days338 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area1,103.1 sq mi (2,857.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates17.7008°N, 92.2617°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 96.2"
153% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 15.94"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 134 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 144 km
Jan 3, 1998 15 km WNW of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M4.7 146 km
Nov 5, 2000 2 km NW of Los Pozos, Mexico M4.6 117 km
Apr 15, 2012 31 km NE of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico M4.6 130 km
Nov 14, 2012 7 km SSW of Nuevo Juan del Grijalva, Mexico M4.6 126 km
Mar 11, 2003 19 km NNE of Ubilio García, Mexico M4.6 102 km
Aug 6, 2009 6 km W of Sibacá, Mexico M4.6 87 km
Mar 12, 2010 6 km N of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M4.6 130 km
Jul 18, 1993 0 km ESE of Pablo L. Sidar, Mexico M4.5 84 km
Jun 9, 2007 7 km W of Ignacio Gutiérrez Gómez, Mexico M4.4 141 km
May 29, 2007 8 km NE of Xicoténcatl, Mexico M4.4 43 km
Jan 19, 1999 2 km ESE of Raya Zaragoza, Mexico M4.4 55 km
Oct 19, 1996 3 km W of Yibeljoj, Mexico M4.4 88 km
Feb 11, 2007 0 km W of Cunduacán, Mexico M4.4 105 km
Apr 25, 2008 9 km NNW of José Colomo, Mexico M4.3 44 km
Apr 1, 2005 2 km SE of Majomut, Mexico M4.3 105 km
Jun 22, 2006 7 km SW of Mecatepec, Mexico M4.3 141 km
Jan 18, 2014 5 km NNE of Netzahualcóyotl, Mexico M4.3 89 km
Dec 15, 2001 3 km ESE of Benito González, Mexico M4.3 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 241 km
2011 Nate Category 1 222 km
2010 Karl Category 2 238 km
2007 Dean Category 2 214 km
2005 Stan Category 1 256 km
1995 Roxanne Category 1 216 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 19 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (109 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 109 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 6.1 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 5.1 in
March 80°F (26°C) 3.4 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.7 in Driest
May 86°F (30°C) 5.2 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 11.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 8.3 in
August 83°F (28°C) 11.7 in
September 82°F (28°C) 15.6 in
October 80°F (27°C) 15.9 in Wettest
November 78°F (25°C) 9.5 in
December 75°F (24°C) 7.5 in

Bajadas Grandes has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 72°F in January to 86°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 102.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.9") and April the driest (2.7").

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Museums in Bajadas Grandes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo del Sitio Palenque

Airports Near Bajadas Grandes

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International AirportVSALarge Airport
Balancan AirstripSmall Airport
Ciudad Pemex AirportSmall Airport
El Freno AirfieldSmall Airport
Jorge Efrain AirportSmall Airport
La Florida AirportSmall Airport
La Pista AirportSmall Airport
Lomas Tristes AirportSmall Airport
Los Bravos De Bonfil AirportSmall Airport
Mayorga AirportSmall Airport
Monterrey AirportSmall Airport
Nicolas Bravo AirportSmall Airport
Nueva Laguna Blanca, S.A. de C.V. AirportSmall Airport
Palenque International AirportPQMSmall Airport
Palizada AirportSmall Airport
Pista LeoSmall Airport
Rancho San Jose AirportSmall Airport
Rancho San Jose de Pedrero AirportSmall Airport
San Carlos AirportSmall Airport
San Fernando AirstripSmall Airport
Xiquipilli 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 Bajadas Grandes

What is the population of Bajadas Grandes?

Bajadas Grandes has a population of 991 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,103.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bajadas Grandes?

Bajadas Grandes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 338 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 96.2 inches.

How is the job market in Bajadas Grandes?

The job market in Bajadas Grandes is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 32 business establishments in the area.

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