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Bochil, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Bochil is a small city in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 12,404. Elevation: 3,835 ft (1,169 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,404 Population 63/sq mi density
3,835 ft Elevation 1,169 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
30.9 in Annual Rain
America / Merida Timezone

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About Bochil

Bochil

Bochil is a city and municipality in the Mexican state of Chiapas, in southern Mexico. It covers an area of 372.7 km2 (143.9 sq mi). Bochil serves as the head town for the Second Federal Electoral District of Chiapas.

People

Population12,404
Density63/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.4%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain30.9 in/yr
Sunny Days348/yr
Elevation3,835 ft (1,169 m)
Population12,404
Population Density63 / sq mi
Elevation3,835 ft (1,169 m)
Coordinates16.9962°, -92.8947°
TimezoneAmerica/Merida
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation30.9 inches (785 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bochil

Bochil is a small city in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 12,404. The city sits at an elevation of 3,835 feet (1,169 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches. The timezone is America/Merida.

The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 397 business establishments.

Income: Bochil vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)397

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Bochil

Bochil has an average annual temperature of 21.3°C (70°F). The hottest month is May (24.4°C), the coldest is Dec (18.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 2027 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.5°C / 65°F 10.1° / 27.6° 113.9
Feb 18.9°C / 66°F 10.3° / 29° 106.0
Mar 21°C / 70°F 11.9° / 31.4° 52.0
Apr 23.3°C / 74°F 13.6° / 33.9° 38.9
May 24.4°C / 76°F 17° / 34.1° 130.5
Jun 23°C / 73°F 17.3° / 32.2° 297.6
Jul 22.6°C / 73°F 16.1° / 29.9° 167.4
Aug 22.5°C / 72°F 16.8° / 29.9° 224.2
Sep 22.2°C / 72°F 16.6° / 29.6° 302.4
Oct 21.1°C / 70°F 14.5° / 28.7° 293.7
Nov 19.7°C / 67°F 11.7° / 27.3° 200.7
Dec 18.5°C / 65°F 10.2° / 27.3° 99.9
Bochil enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 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 30.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,835 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.1°F
24% above Mexico avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,835 ft (1,169 m)
Area197.7 sq mi (512.1 km²)
Population Density63/sq mi
Coordinates16.9962°N, 92.8947°W
TimezoneAmerica/Merida

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.9"
19% below Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

519 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 9, 2025.

Oct 21, 1995 13 km NW of Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Mexico M7.2 64 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 122 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico M6.4 130 km
Jun 7, 1998 2 km NNE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M6.3 149 km
Jul 6, 2007 6 km N of Lázaro Cárdenas, Mexico M6.1 137 km
Aug 9, 2023 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.8 129 km
Jan 17, 2009 5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico M5.8 141 km
May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 63 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 49 km
Aug 5, 2015 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.7 126 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 127 km
Mar 12, 1994 30 km NNE of Santo Domingo Zanatepec, Mexico M5.6 149 km
Aug 12, 2019 7 km NE of Cabeza de Toro, Mexico M5.5 144 km
Sep 1, 2012 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico M5.5 86 km
Feb 8, 2002 7 km N of Dolores Jaltenango, Mexico M5.4 116 km
Jul 30, 2013 9 km W of Querétaro, Mexico M5.4 130 km
Aug 5, 2024 17 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 112 km
Jun 7, 2009 5 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 105 km
May 23, 2016 9 km WSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 112 km
Jan 30, 2019 37 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.4 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Barbara (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 139 km
2010 Karl Category 3 293 km
2005 Stan Category 1 271 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 27 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (54 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 54 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in
March 69°F (20°C) 0.6 in
April 71°F (22°C) 1.2 in
May 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
June 71°F (22°C) 9.4 in
July 68°F (20°C) 7.6 in
August 70°F (21°C) 8.8 in
September 70°F (21°C) 9.7 in Wettest
October 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
December 64°F (18°C) 0.8 in

Bochil has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 63°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.7") and January the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Bochil

Institution Type Founded Website
Secundaria Vicente Guerrero College - ,
Telesecundaria College - ,

Radio Stations near Bochil

22 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
XHEXA "Exa FM" 104.9 FM Mexico City, DF electronica, latin pop MP3 128 kbps
RADIO ZOQUE 105.9 (Tuxtla) - 105.9 FM - XHLM-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 105.9 fm, américa MP3
LA KEBUENA 100.1 (Tuxtla) - 100.1 FM - XHUD-FM - Radio Núcleo - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 100.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
XERED "Radio RED" 1110 AM Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, news AAC+ 32 kbps
Free FM 80´s Mexico #80s, 1980s MP3 320 kbps
XHSON "Beat" 100.9 FM Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, lounge MP3 48 kbps
Roca Fm Clasicos Mexico 60s, 70s MP3 320 kbps
XHSH-FM "Amor 95.3" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, mexico city AAC+ 48 kbps
XERC-FM 97.7 "Radio Centro" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, contemporary hits AAC+ 32 kbps
UNICACH Radio - MP3 128 kbps
XEJP-FM "Joya 93.7" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, contemporary music AAC+ 32 kbps
XHFO "Radio RED" 92.1 FM Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, grc AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Zoque 105.9 FM - MP3
EXA FM 98.5 (Tuxtla) - 98.5 FM - XHCQ-FM - Valanci Media Group - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, CHiapas 98.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
XEL-AM 1260 "La Comadre" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, grupera AAC+ 48 kbps
XEX 730 "W Deportes" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, mexico city AAC+ 128 kbps
XEQR "Radio Centro" 1030 AM Mexico City, DF mexico city, talk AAC+ 32 kbps
JOYA 101.7 (Tuxtla) - 101.7 FM - XHVV-FM - Valanci Media Group - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 101.7 fm, américa AAC
Radio Zoque (Tuxtla) - 105.9 FM - XHLM-FM - Grupo As Comunicación - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 105.9 fm, américa MP3
XHPOP-FM 99.3 "Radio Disney" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, dance AAC+ 56 kbps
LOS40 Tuxtla - 96.1 FM - XHTGZ-FM - Radio Núcleo - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 96.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Poderosa (Tuxtla) - 91.1 FM - XHIO-FM - Grupo As Comunicación - Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 91.1 fm, américa MP3

Museums in Bochil

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Botánico
Museo de Antropología e Historia
Museo De La Marimba
Museo de Palentología
Museo de Paleontología
Museo del Café Chiapas
Museo Juan Sabines
Museo Regional de Chiapas

Libraries in Bochil

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Centro Cultural Jaime Sabines0.0

Farmers Markets in Bochil

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado Público Municipal Juan Sabines
Mercado Público Municipal Rafael Pascacio Gamboa
Mercado Zona Norte, Chiapas Solidario
Mercado Zona Norte, Chiapas Solidario

Gas Stations in Bochil

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pemx

Breweries in Bochil

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecentro
Cervecentro

Stadiums & Teams in Bochil

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Airports Near Bochil

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angel Albino Corzo International AirportTGZMedium Airport
Terán Air Base-Medium Airport
Acuagranjas Airport-Small Airport
Campo David Airport-Small Airport
El Blanquillo Airport-Small Airport
Francisco Sarabia National Airport-Small Airport
Jorge Efrain Airport-Small Airport
La Concordia Airport-Small Airport
La Florida Airport-Small Airport
La Giralda Airport-Small Airport
La Pista Airport-Small Airport
Lomas Tristes Airport-Small Airport
Monterrey Airport-Small Airport
Nicolas Bravo Airport-Small Airport
Pista Leo-Small Airport
Rancho Joali Airport-Small Airport
Rancho San Jose Airport-Small Airport
Rancho San Jose de Pedrero Airport-Small Airport
San Carlos Airport-Small Airport
San Fernando Airstrip-Small Airport
Valle Bonito Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Bochil

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Rehabilitación e Inclusión Infantil Teletón (CRIT) Chiapas

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bochil

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de la Virgen de Guadalupe
Iglesia de San Pedro de Verona Mártir
Iglesia Nuestra Señora del Carmen
Iglesia San Martín de Porres

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Merida

🇲🇽 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 Bochil

What is the population of Bochil?

Bochil has a population of 12,404 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 63 people per square mile, spread across 197.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bochil?

Bochil enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 348 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 30.9 inches.

How is the job market in Bochil?

The job market in Bochil is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 397 business establishments in the area.

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