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Balancán, Mexico

Tabasco · Mexico

Balancán is a small city in Tabasco, Mexico with a population of 13,030. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

13,030 Population 6,751/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
74.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population13,030
Density6,751/mi²

Economy

Unemployment0.6%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain74.6 in/yr
Sunny Days201/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population13,030
Population Density6,751 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates17.8090°, -91.5368°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceTabasco
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation74.6 inches (1,894 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Balancán

Balancán is a small city in Mexico (Tabasco) with a population of 13,030. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 0.6% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 417 business establishments.

Income: Balancán vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.6%
83% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)417

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Balancán

Balancán has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F). The hottest month is May (32°C), the coldest is Dec (23.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1741 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.8°C / 75°F 14.8° / 32.4° 78.8
Feb 25.3°C / 78°F 16° / 36° 49.2
Mar 28.7°C / 84°F 18.7° / 40.6° 39.9
Apr 31.7°C / 89°F 21.3° / 43.2° 27.9
May 32°C / 90°F 23.5° / 42.2° 115.1
Jun 28.6°C / 83°F 22.9° / 37.5° 297.7
Jul 27.5°C / 81°F 22.8° / 33.4° 166.1
Aug 27.5°C / 82°F 23.2° / 33° 198.3
Sep 27.4°C / 81°F 22.7° / 33.4° 248.6
Oct 26.3°C / 79°F 20.2° / 31.9° 265.1
Nov 24.8°C / 77°F 17.1° / 30.9° 161.6
Dec 23.5°C / 74°F 14.5° / 31° 92.4
Balancán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above Mexico avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days201 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density6,751/sq mi
Coordinates17.8090°N, 91.5368°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.6"
96% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.69"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

37 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 7, 2024.

Sep 17, 2004 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico M5.2 147 km
Apr 15, 2012 31 km NE of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico M4.6 75 km
Aug 6, 2009 6 km W of Sibacá, Mexico M4.6 121 km
Mar 11, 2003 19 km NNE of Ubilio García, Mexico M4.6 63 km
May 18, 2022 14 km SSW of Nueva Palestina, Mexico M4.4 127 km
Jan 19, 1999 2 km ESE of Raya Zaragoza, Mexico M4.4 128 km
May 29, 2007 8 km NE of Xicoténcatl, Mexico M4.4 120 km
Oct 19, 1996 3 km W of Yibeljoj, Mexico M4.4 142 km
Mar 3, 2013 20 km SSE of Nueva Palestina, Mexico M4.4 135 km
Jan 18, 2014 5 km NNE of Netzahualcóyotl, Mexico M4.3 13 km
Mar 9, 2011 28 km S of San Carlos, Mexico M4.3 73 km
Jun 2, 2007 12 km ENE of Justo Sierra, Mexico M4.3 144 km
Apr 25, 2008 9 km NNW of José Colomo, Mexico M4.3 105 km
May 2, 2007 9 km SSW of Frontera Corozal, Mexico M4.3 137 km
Dec 15, 2001 3 km ESE of Benito González, Mexico M4.3 121 km
May 20, 2008 15 km ESE of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico M4.2 100 km
Aug 7, 2024 14 km SE of Tenosique, Mexico M4.2 52 km
Mar 20, 2007 3 km NW of El Mango, Mexico M4.2 90 km
Oct 9, 2009 23 km NNE of Frontera Corozal, Mexico M4.2 117 km
May 14, 1999 12 km S of Tenosique, Mexico M4.2 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Earl (2016).

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Earl Category 1 283 km
2012 Ernesto Category 1 290 km
2011 Nate Category 1 219 km
2010 Karl Category 2 272 km
2010 Richard Category 1 252 km
2007 Dean Category 3 179 km
1995 Roxanne Category 1 188 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (186 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 2.9 in
March 80°F (27°C) 2.0 in Driest
April 83°F (29°C) 2.2 in
May 85°F (30°C) 4.9 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 9.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 7.2 in
August 83°F (28°C) 9.5 in
September 82°F (28°C) 11.7 in Wettest
October 81°F (27°C) 10.5 in
November 78°F (26°C) 5.6 in
December 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in

Balancán has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 74°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 74.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.7") and March the driest (2.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Balancán

Institution Type Founded Website
Centro de Educación Media Superior a Distancia No.08 College

Schools in Balancán

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Primaria Lugarda Ramírez
Secundaria Gral. Vicente Guerrero
Primaria 16 de Septiembre
Primaria Salome Marín Virgilio
Primaria José de Tapia Bujalance
Primaria General Ignacio Zaragoza
Primaria Josefina Rivera Calvo
Centro de Recursos e Información para la Integración Educativa No.02
Centros de Atención Múltiple No.09
Telesecundaria Rosario María Gutiérrez Eskildsen
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Museums in Balancán

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo José Gómez Panaco
Museo Ventura Marín Azcuaga

Libraries in Balancán

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Publica0.0
Biblioteca Pública Municipal Florentino Hernández Bautista0.0

Farmers Markets in Balancán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Chablé
Mercado Multé
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Benito Juárez
Mercado Municipal Venustiano Carranza
Mercado Netzahualcóyotl

Hotels in Balancán

7 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Balam Ku
Hotel Casa Walakmul
Hotel Dehesa Las Chelitas
Hotel Girasoles
Hotel Las Delicias
Hotel Moncho
Hotel Usumacinta

Restaurants in Balancán

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Missicab

Cafes in Balancán

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafetería

Theatres in Balancán

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa de la Cultura

Monuments in Balancán

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa Suárez Abreu

Clinics in Balancán

6 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Vicente Guerrero
Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social No.36
ISSSTE Balancán
MX #566531192
MX #566740558
MX #568607913

Bus Stations in Balancán

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MX #566740564
Terminal ADO Balancán

Gas Stations in Balancán

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera Patos Express
Gasolinera Patos Express II
Pemex

Banks in Balancán

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BANAMEX
Banco Agrario
Banco Azteca
Bancoppel
HSBC

Gyms in Balancán

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gimnasio Celedonio Abreu

Stadiums & Teams in Balancán

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Balancán

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Balancan AirstripSmall Airport
Candelaria AirportSmall Airport
El Freno AirfieldSmall Airport
El Naranjo AirportSmall Airport
Los Bravos De Bonfil AirportSmall Airport
Mata Larga AirportSmall Airport
Mayorga AirportSmall Airport
Nueva Laguna Blanca, S.A. de C.V. AirportSmall Airport
Palenque International AirportPQMSmall Airport
Palizada AirportSmall Airport
Tenosique AirportSmall Airport
Xiquipilli AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Balancán

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Centro Familiar Roca Fuerte
Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día
Iglesia de los Testigos de Jehová
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen
Iglesia de San Marcos Evangelista
La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días

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 Balancán

What is the population of Balancán?

Balancán has a population of 13,030 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 6,751 people per square mile, spread across 1.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Balancán?

Balancán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 201 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.6 inches.

How is the job market in Balancán?

The job market in Balancán is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.6% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 417 business establishments in the area.

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