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Busiljá, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Busiljá is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 972. Elevation: 495 ft (151 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

972 Population 0/sq mi density
495 ft Elevation 151 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
92.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population972
Density0/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain92.0 in/yr
Sunny Days176/yr
Elevation495 ft (151 m)
Population972
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation495 ft (151 m)
Coordinates17.0600°, -91.3617°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation92.0 inches (2,337 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Busiljá

Busiljá is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 972. The city sits at an elevation of 495 feet (151 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 92.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 31 business establishments.

Income: Busiljá vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)31

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Busiljá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 176 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 92.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 495 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.4°F
41% above Mexico avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days176 days/yr

Geography

Elevation495 ft (151 m)
Area5,900.5 sq mi (15,282.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates17.0600°N, 91.3617°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.0"
142% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 15.71"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

66 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 M5.8 140 km
Feb 23, 2010 19 km NNE of Barillas, Guatemala M5.6 122 km
Feb 23, 2010 16 km NE of Barillas, Guatemala M5.3 129 km
Sep 17, 2004 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico M5.2 62 km
Mar 20, 2010 13 km N of Barillas, Guatemala M5.2 126 km
May 31, 2008 4 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M4.8 112 km
Jul 23, 2023 13 km SSE of Maravilla Tenejapa, Mexico M4.7 115 km
Jun 12, 2007 8 km NNW of Nentón, Guatemala M4.6 141 km
Mar 11, 2003 19 km NNE of Ubilio García, Mexico M4.6 23 km
Jan 24, 1997 11 km N of Barillas, Guatemala M4.6 129 km
Aug 6, 2009 6 km W of Sibacá, Mexico M4.6 91 km
Apr 15, 2012 31 km NE of Nuevo Francisco León, Mexico M4.6 33 km
Jul 18, 2021 6 km SSW of Barillas, Guatemala M4.6 145 km
Nov 5, 2000 2 km NW of Los Pozos, Mexico M4.6 121 km
Mar 2, 2011 10 km SW of Santo Domingo de las Palmas, Mexico M4.5 111 km
Mar 29, 2021 12 km WSW of Nuevo San Juan Chamula, Mexico M4.5 109 km
Apr 1, 2015 9 km NE of San Mateo Ixtatán, Guatemala M4.5 131 km
May 13, 2005 20 km N of Flor de Cacao, Mexico M4.4 129 km
Oct 19, 1996 3 km W of Yibeljoj, Mexico M4.4 125 km
May 29, 2007 8 km NE of Xicoténcatl, Mexico M4.4 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Lisa (2022).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 297 km
2016 Earl Category 1 264 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 287 km
2010 Richard Category 1 233 km
2007 Dean Category 3 255 km
2001 Iris Category 3 299 km
1995 Roxanne Category 1 272 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
March 76°F (24°C) 2.4 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 2.7 in
May 81°F (27°C) 5.6 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 13.5 in
July 78°F (26°C) 11.5 in
August 79°F (26°C) 12.8 in
September 78°F (26°C) 15.7 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 11.3 in
November 74°F (23°C) 6.3 in
December 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in

Busiljá has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 92.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.7") and March the driest (2.4").

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Radio Stations near Busiljá

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BOOM FM 91.5 (Cintalapa) - 91.5 FM - XHCCAG-FM - Cadena Boom FM - Cintalapa, Chiapas 91.5 fm, américa MP3 96 kbps

Airports Near Busiljá

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Naranjo AirportSmall Airport
Palenque International AirportPQMSmall Airport
San Luis de Ocosingo AirportSmall Airport
Tenosique 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 Busiljá

What is the population of Busiljá?

Busiljá has a population of 972 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 5,900.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Busiljá?

Busiljá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 176 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 92.0 inches.

How is the job market in Busiljá?

The job market in Busiljá is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 31 business establishments in the area.

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