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Cacahoatán, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Cacahoatán is a small city in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 16,572. Elevation: 1,634 ft (498 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

16,572 Population 205/sq mi density
1,634 ft Elevation 498 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
108.9 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Cacahoatán

Cacahoatán

Cacahoatán is a city and municipality in the Mexican state of Chiapas, in southern Mexico. It covers an area of 173.9 km2. The land of Cocoa. Nahuatl orig.

People

Population16,572
Density205/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.5%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain108.9 in/yr
Sunny Days357/yr
Elevation1,634 ft (498 m)
Population16,572
Population Density205 / sq mi
Elevation1,634 ft (498 m)
Coordinates14.9920°, -92.1642°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation108.9 inches (2,765 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cacahoatán

Cacahoatán is a small city in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 16,572. The city sits at an elevation of 1,634 feet (498 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 108.9 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 530 business establishments.

Income: Cacahoatán vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)530

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Cacahoatán

Cacahoatán has an average annual temperature of 29°C (84°F). The hottest month is Apr (30.6°C), the coldest is Jan (28.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2087 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.4°C / 83°F 21.8° / 34.9° 6.9
Feb 29.2°C / 85°F 22.6° / 35.8° 2.7
Mar 30°C / 86°F 23.5° / 36.5° 19.9
Apr 30.6°C / 87°F 24.5° / 36.6° 61.4
May 29.7°C / 85°F 24.4° / 35° 239.0
Jun 28.8°C / 84°F 23.8° / 33.8° 334.4
Jul 28.9°C / 84°F 23.5° / 34.3° 270.1
Aug 29°C / 84°F 23.7° / 34.2° 313.3
Sep 28.5°C / 83°F 23.5° / 33.5° 426.9
Oct 28.4°C / 83°F 23.3° / 33.5° 317.5
Nov 28.6°C / 83°F 23° / 34.3° 83.9
Dec 28.4°C / 83°F 22.3° / 34.6° 11.1
Cacahoatán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 357 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 108.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,634 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.6°F
21% above Mexico avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days357 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,634 ft (498 m)
Area81.0 sq mi (209.8 km²)
Population Density205/sq mi
Coordinates14.9920°N, 92.1642°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.9"
186% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 25.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,598 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.4. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Nov 7, 2012 33 km S of Champerico, Guatemala M7.4 115 km
Sep 10, 1993 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M7.2 60 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 44 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 115 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 19 km
Sep 3, 1993 38 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.8 79 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 47 km
Jan 10, 1998 10 km SSW of San José El Ídolo, Guatemala M6.6 101 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 96 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico M6.4 127 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 43 km
Nov 28, 2001 2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico M6.4 120 km
Jan 16, 2002 2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico M6.4 118 km
May 17, 2023 8 km SE of Canillá, Guatemala M6.4 147 km
Sep 19, 1993 105 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.4 143 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 71 km
May 3, 2009 5 km S of San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala M6.3 121 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 30 km
May 30, 1992 62 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.3 103 km
Jan 21, 2012 46 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico M6.2 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 226 km
1998 Lester Category 1 256 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 231 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2005 LAGO DE ATITLAN Meteorological 4.0 m 106 km
2012 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.4 m 48 115 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m 80 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (17 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 17 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 71 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 73 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 113 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 149 km
Fuego Stratovolcano(es) 3,763 m (12,346 ft) 2020 150 km
Agua Stratovolcano 3,760 m (12,336 ft) Unknown 164 km
Pacaya Complex 2,569 m (8,428 ft) 2020 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 78°F (25°C) 0.9 in
March 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in
April 80°F (27°C) 7.3 in Warmest
May 80°F (27°C) 15.9 in
June 79°F (26°C) 22.3 in
July 67°F (19°C) 18.5 in
August 79°F (26°C) 21.2 in
September 78°F (26°C) 25.4 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 21.0 in
November 78°F (26°C) 6.1 in
December 77°F (25°C) 1.7 in

Cacahoatán has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 63°F in January to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 143.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (25.4") and January the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Cacahoatán

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Vicente Suárez
Primaria Dr. Belisario Domínguez Palencia
Primaria Trece de Septiembre
Escuela Primaria Vasco de Quiroga
Escuela Secundaria Técnica No. 15
Escuela
Escuela Solidaridad 89-90
Primaria Emiliano Zapata
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Radio Stations near Cacahoatán

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
BELLA MÚSICA 106.7 (Tapachula) - 106.7 FM - XHTPC-FM - Valanci Media Group - Tapachula, Chiapas 106.7 fm, américa AAC
Bella Música (Tapachula) - 106.7 FM - XHTPC-FM - Grupo Radio Digital - Tapachula, Chiapas 106.7 fm, baladas AAC
W RADIO 91.5 (Tapachula) - 91.5 FM - XHTAC-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Tapachula, Chiapas 91.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Tapachula - 99.5 FM - XHEZZZ-FM- Radio Núcleo - Tapachula, Chiapas 99.5 fm, américa MP3 192 kbps
RADIO ESLA (GT) AAC
Dinámica 89.9 FM (GT) entretenimiento, latino MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Cacahoatán

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archaeological Museum of Soconusco
Casa de Cultura

Libraries in Cacahoatán

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Tapachula0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Tapachula0.0

Farmers Markets in Cacahoatán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado "Los Laureles"
Mercado "Los Laureles"
Mercado Los cerritos
Mercado Los cerritos
Mercado Municipal de Cacahoatán
Mercado San Juan
Mercado San Juan
Mercado Sebastian Escobar
Mercado Sebastian Escobar
San Juan

Restaurants in Cacahoatán

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pollos Fritos Cacahoatán

Cafes in Cacahoatán

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kakahuatlán

Veterinaries in Cacahoatán

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Veterinaria Lupita

Bus Stations in Cacahoatán

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Autobuses Unión y Progreso
Central de transportes
Transportes Tacana

Gas Stations in Cacahoatán

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pemex
Pemex
Pemex

Banks in Cacahoatán

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aztec Bank
Banorte
PFF Banco Azteca

Breweries in Cacahoatán

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Capricornio
Capricornio
Corona de Tapachula
Corona de Tapachula

Stadiums & Teams in Cacahoatán

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cacahoatán

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Retalhuleu AirportRERMedium Airport
Tapachula International AirportTAPMedium Airport
Aeródromo ErendiraSmall Airport
Aeródromo La BaseSmall Airport
Algodonera de Tapachula AirportSmall Airport
Buenos Aires 2 AirstripSmall Airport
Champerico AirportSmall Airport
Coatepeque AirportCTFSmall Airport
El Hato AirportSmall Airport
El Paraiso Villalobos AirportSmall Airport
El Paso del Aguila AirportSmall Airport
Finca El Alamo AirportSmall Airport
Huehuetenango AirportHUGSmall Airport
Ingenio de Huixtla AirportSmall Airport
La Providencia de Acapetahua AirportSmall Airport
La Valentina AirportSmall Airport
Los Torres AirportSmall Airport
Malacatán AirportSmall Airport
Marte R. Gomez AirportSmall Airport
Murallas AirportSmall Airport
Quezaltenango AirportAAZSmall Airport
San Marcos AirportSmall Airport
Santa Teresa AirportSmall Airport
Santo Tomas AirportSmall Airport
Valle de Tapachula AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Cacahoatán

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
UNIDAD MEDICA RURAL 20 DE NOVIEMBRE
UNIDAD MEDICA RURAL COLONIA EL VERGEL

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cacahoatán

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Asamblea Cristiana HECHO 11:26
Genesaret Jehová es mi Pastor
Iglesia
Iglesia
Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día
Iglesia Evangelica Monte Sinai
Iglesia Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Dias
Iglesias
Segunda Iglesia Bautista SINAI
Templo Envangelico Presviteriano

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 Cacahoatán

What is the population of Cacahoatán?

Cacahoatán has a population of 16,572 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 205 people per square mile, spread across 81.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cacahoatán?

Cacahoatán enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 357 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 108.9 inches.

How is the job market in Cacahoatán?

The job market in Cacahoatán is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.5% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 530 business establishments in the area.

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