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Cañada Grande, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Cañada Grande is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 544. Elevation: 7,057 ft (2,151 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

544 Population 6/sq mi density
7,057 ft Elevation 2,151 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
67.1 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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Full City Profile

People

Population544
Density6/mi²

Economy

Unemployment2.7%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain67.1 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation7,057 ft (2,151 m)
Population544
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation7,057 ft (2,151 m)
Coordinates16.8181°, -92.5225°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation67.1 inches (1,705 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cañada Grande

Cañada Grande is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 544. The city sits at an elevation of 7,057 feet (2,151 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.1 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 17 business establishments.

Income: Cañada Grande vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
26% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)17

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Cañada Grande

Cañada Grande 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
Cañada Grande enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 335 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 67.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7,057 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average67.4°F
25% above Mexico avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7,057 ft (2,151 m)
Area92.4 sq mi (239.4 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates16.8181°N, 92.5225°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.1"
77% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.82"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

342 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 M7.2 101 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 92 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico M6.4 120 km
May 5, 2025 5 km NNE of Nuevo León, Mexico M5.8 32 km
Jan 17, 2009 5 km NNW of Nueva Colombia, Mexico M5.8 122 km
Feb 1, 2003 7 km NNW of Nuevo Vicente Guerrero (El Chichonal), Mexico M5.8 49 km
Aug 9, 2023 7 km NNE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.8 148 km
Aug 5, 2015 11 km ENE of Tonalá, Mexico M5.7 143 km
Jan 9, 2001 7 km NE of Nuevo Milenio Valdivia, Mexico M5.6 147 km
Sep 1, 2012 11 km N of Plan de Agua Prieta, Mexico M5.5 71 km
Feb 8, 2002 7 km N of Dolores Jaltenango, Mexico M5.4 99 km
May 23, 2016 9 km WSW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 147 km
Jul 30, 2013 9 km W of Querétaro, Mexico M5.4 115 km
Jun 7, 2009 5 km SW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 113 km
Jun 19, 2021 11 km NE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M5.4 86 km
Sep 17, 2004 9 km ENE of Ramón F. Balboa, Mexico M5.2 133 km
Mar 31, 2017 7 km SE of Pijijiapan, Mexico M5.2 147 km
Apr 29, 2024 5 km WNW of Francisco Villa, Mexico M5.1 112 km
Sep 15, 2010 12 km ENE of Pijijiapan, Mexico M5.1 137 km
Mar 10, 2009 4 km SSW of Nueva Palestina, Mexico M5.0 127 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 1 162 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 62 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (96 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 96 km
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.5 in Driest
February 55°F (13°C) 0.6 in
March 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.8 in
June 61°F (16°C) 8.8 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 6.1 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 6.6 in
September 60°F (16°C) 8.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
November 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in
December 54°F (12°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Cañada Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 54°F in December to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.8") and January the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near Cañada Grande

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
XHEXA "Exa FM" 104.9 FM Mexico City, DF electronica, latin pop MP3 128 kbps
Free FM 80´s Mexico #80s, 1980s MP3 320 kbps
XERC-FM 97.7 "Radio Centro" Mexico City, DF ciudad mexico, contemporary hits AAC+ 32 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

Museums in Cañada Grande

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 Cañada Grande

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

Farmers Markets in Cañada Grande

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 Cañada Grande

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cañada Grande

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Angel Albino Corzo International AirportTGZMedium Airport
Terán Air BaseMedium Airport
Comitan AirportSmall Airport
Miguel Aleman AirportSmall Airport
Palenque International AirportPQMSmall 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 Cañada Grande

What is the population of Cañada Grande?

Cañada Grande has a population of 544 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 92.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cañada Grande?

Cañada Grande enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 67.1 inches.

How is the job market in Cañada Grande?

The job market in Cañada Grande is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 17 business establishments in the area.

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