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Betania, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Betania is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 2,274. Elevation: 7,254 ft (2,211 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,274 Population 16/sq mi density
7,254 ft Elevation 2,211 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
69.2 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population2,274
Density16/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain69.2 in/yr
Sunny Days352/yr
Elevation7,254 ft (2,211 m)
Population2,274
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation7,254 ft (2,211 m)
Coordinates16.6064°, -92.5219°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation69.2 inches (1,758 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Betania

Betania is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 2,274. The city sits at an elevation of 7,254 feet (2,211 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.2 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 73 business establishments.

Income: Betania vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)73

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Betania

Betania has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.2°C), the coldest is Jan (13.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1153 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 13.8°C / 57°F 6.7° / 20.8° 3.3
Feb 14.9°C / 59°F 7.2° / 22.6° 11.7
Mar 16.1°C / 61°F 8.2° / 24° 16.9
Apr 17.6°C / 64°F 9.5° / 25.6° 45.0
May 18°C / 64°F 11.2° / 24.8° 140.8
Jun 18°C / 64°F 12.3° / 23.8° 221.6
Jul 17.8°C / 64°F 11.5° / 24.1° 147.0
Aug 18.2°C / 65°F 11.9° / 24.4° 177.7
Sep 18°C / 64°F 12.1° / 23.8° 233.8
Oct 16.6°C / 62°F 10.7° / 22.5° 101.7
Nov 14.8°C / 59°F 8.4° / 21.2° 39.0
Dec 13.8°C / 57°F 6.6° / 21° 14.2
Betania enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 68°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 69.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,254 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above Mexico avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days352 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,254 ft (2,211 m)
Area138.9 sq mi (359.8 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates16.6064°N, 92.5219°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.2"
82% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

446 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Oct 21, 1995 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico M7.2 104 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 69 km
Nov 28, 2001 2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico M6.4 131 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico M6.4 99 km
Jan 16, 2002 2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico M6.4 139 km
Jan 19, 2001 6 km NNE of Hidalgo, Mexico M6.0 136 km
Jan 17, 2009 5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico M5.8 99 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 39 km
Aug 9, 2023 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.8 138 km
May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 9 km
Oct 17, 2000 4 km ENE of Nuevo Amatenango, Mexico M5.8 130 km
Aug 5, 2015 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.7 132 km
Jan 9, 2001 7 km NE of Nuevo Milenio Valdivia, Mexico M5.6 124 km
Sep 1, 2012 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico M5.5 50 km
Aug 12, 2019 7 km NE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M5.5 147 km
Jun 7, 2009 5 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 99 km
Jul 30, 2013 9 km W of Querétaro, Mexico M5.4 93 km
May 23, 2016 9 km WSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 147 km
Feb 8, 2002 7 km N of Dolores Jaltenango, Mexico M5.4 76 km
Sep 1, 2015 4 km NNE of Hidalgo, Mexico M5.4 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 154 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 67 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (113 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 113 km
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
March 67°F (19°C) 0.6 in
April 69°F (21°C) 1.4 in
May 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in Warmest
June 69°F (21°C) 9.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 6.8 in
August 68°F (20°C) 7.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 9.7 in Wettest
October 66°F (19°C) 4.6 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
December 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Betania has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 63°F in December to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.7") and January the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Betania

41 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Ranchito (Morelia) - 102.5 FM - XHRPA-FM - Grupo ULTRA - Morelia, MI 102.5, 102.5 fm AAC+ 64 kbps
Free FM 80´s Mexico #80s, 1980s MP3 320 kbps
La Raza (Los Reyes) - 92.5 FM - XHGQ-FM - Los Reyes, MI 92.5, 92.5 fm AAC+ 64 kbps
XHFO "Radio RED" 92.1 FM Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, grc AAC+ 32 kbps
XEJP-FM "Joya 93.7" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, contemporary music AAC+ 32 kbps
XERC-FM 97.7 "Radio Centro" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, contemporary hits AAC+ 32 kbps
XHMO-FM 93.9 "Radio Disney" Morelia, MC morelia, pop AAC+ 56 kbps
BOOM FM 101.5 (Comitán) - 101.5 FM - XHPCOM-FM - Boom FM - Comitán, Chiapas 101.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps
XHLY "Los 40 Principales" 92.3 FM Morelia, MC latin pop, morelia MP3 192 kbps
Candela Apatzingán 95.1 FM - 1340 AM banda, entretenimiento MP3
Match Morelia - 93.9 FM - XHMO-FM - Morelia, MI acir, estación AAC+ 56 kbps
La Ke Buena Comitán - 92.5 FM - XHFRT-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Comitán, Chiapas 92.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
2022 FM (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán 92.3 fm, adult MP3
Candela (Morelia) - 90.1 FM / 570 AM - XHLQ-FM / XELQ-AM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, MI 570, 570 am MP3 128 kbps
BRISAS DE MONTEBELLO 89.9 (La Trinitaria) - 89.9 FM - XHCTN-FM - Sistema Chiapaneco de Radio, Televisión y Cinematografía - La Trinitaria, Chiapas 89.9 fm, américa AAC+ 48 kbps
Romatica MP3 80 kbps
Clasics (Morelia) - 99.1 FM - XHMOM-FM - Medios Radiofónicos de Michoacán - Morelia, Michoacán 99.1 fm, clasics MP3 64 kbps
Sensitiva 88.3 (Maravatio) - 88.3 FM - XHPVAT-FM - Grupo LCL Comunicaciones - Maravatío, MI 88.3, 88.3 fm MP3 160 kbps
Radio IMER (Comitán) - 107.9 FM / 540 AM - XHEMIT-FM / XEMIT-AM - IMER - Comitán, CS 107.9, 107.9 fm MP3 64 kbps
Candela Zamora 94.1 FM banda, cumbia MP3
Candela (Zacapu) - 97.7 FM - XHZU-FM - Cadena RASA - Zacapu, MI 97.7, 97.7 fm AAC
Exa FM Comitán - 95.7 FM - XHCTS-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Comitán, CS 95.7, 95.7 fm MP3 128 kbps
2023 FM (Morelia) - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, Michoacán 92.3 fm, adult hits MP3
Radio Cañón (Comitán) - 92.5 FM - XHFRT-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Comitán, Chiapas 92.5 fm, abc radio MP3 128 kbps
La Nueva (Comitán) - 92.5 FM - XHFRT-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Comitán, CS 92.5, 92.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Comitán - 95.7 FM - XHCTS-FM - Radio Cañón / NTR Medios de Comunicación - Comitán, Chiapas 95.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Zamora - 88.1 FM - XHZN-FM - Grupo Radio Zamora - Zamora, MI 88.1, 88.1 fm MP3
Máxima 100.9 FM Morelia hits, latin pop AAC 131 kbps
2021 FM - 92.3 FM - XHLY-FM - Cadena RASA - Morelia, MI 92.3, 92.3 fm MP3 192 kbps
Media News 92.7 FM adult contemporary, hits MP3 256 kbps
MIX Morelia - 101.7 FM - XHEMM-FM - Grupo ACIR - Morelia, MI 101.7, 101.7 fm AAC+ 48 kbps
Mix 100.3 FM HD Tacambaro AAC
Lokura FM Grupera Apatzingán 99.1 FM apatzingán, banda AAC 130 kbps
Sensitiva (Maravatio) - 88.3 FM - XHPVAT-FM - Grupo LCL Comunicaciones - Maravatío, MI 88.3, 88.3 fm MP3 160 kbps
Exa FM (La Piedad) - 89.9 FM - XHLP-FM - Guizar Comunicación Integral - La Piedad, Michoacán 89.9 fm, contemporary hits AAC
Radio Nicolita public, pública MP3 128 kbps
Radio Nicolaita cultura, cultural MP3 128 kbps
Vive (Morelia) - 106.1 FM - XHSCCN-FM - Morelia, Michoacán 106.1 fm, concesión social MP3
La Grande de Michoacán (Zitácuaro) - 95.1 FM - XHLX-FM - Zitácuaro, Michoacán 95.1, 95.1 fm AAC
La Mexicanita sapichu 104.5 FM El Sicuicho concesión comunitaria, el sicuicho MP3
La Ke Buena Apatzingán - 94.3 FM - XHCJ-FM - Cadena RASA - Apatzingán, Michoacán 94.3 fm, américa MP3

Museums in Betania

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cafemuseo cafe
Ex Convento de Santo Domingo
Museo de Culturas Populares
Museo de la Medicina Maya
Museo Manuel K'ulub
Museo Mesoamericano del Jade
Museo Mesoamericano del Jade
Museo Sergio Castro
Museo textiles de mundo maya
Museum of Amber
Na Bolom
Na Bolom

Libraries in Betania

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Municipal0.0
Cafe y librería de oscasion0.0
Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Betania

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadito 2
Mercado
Mercado de Dulces y Artesanías
Mercado Jose Castillo Tielemans
Mercado La Hormiga
Mercado La Hormiga
Mercado Merposur
Mercado Merposur
Mercado Zona Norte, Chiapas Solidario
Mercado Zona Norte, Chiapas Solidario
Mercaltos
Mercaltos
Tianguis Agroecologico y Artesanal
Tianguis Agroecologico y Artesanal

Stadiums & Teams in Betania

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Betania

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angel Albino Corzo International AirportTGZMedium Airport
Terán Air BaseMedium Airport
Comitan AirportSmall Airport
Miguel Aleman AirportSmall Airport
San Antonio Copalar AirportCJTSmall Airport
San Luis de Ocosingo AirportSmall Airport
Yalcok 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 Betania

What is the population of Betania?

Betania has a population of 2,274 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 138.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Betania?

Betania enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 69.2 inches.

How is the job market in Betania?

The job market in Betania is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 73 business establishments in the area.

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