Cantón Santa Cruz la Unión, Mexico

Chiapas · Mexico

Cantón Santa Cruz la Unión is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico with a population of 828. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

828 Population 3/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
83.6 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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People

Population828
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain83.6 in/yr
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Population828
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Coordinates15.1849°, -92.5949°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceChiapas
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation83.6 inches (2,124 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cantón Santa Cruz la Unión

Cantón Santa Cruz la Unión is a small town in Mexico (Chiapas) with a population of 828. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.6 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

Cantón Santa Cruz la Unión has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 83.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.3°F
51% above Mexico avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area293.4 sq mi (759.8 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates15.1849°N, 92.5949°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.6"
120% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 18.43"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,470 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M8.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 27, 2025.

Sep 8, 2017 2017 Tehuantepec, Mexico Earthquake M8.2 141 km
Sep 10, 1993 24 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M7.2 52 km
Jul 7, 2014 4 km W of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.9 53 km
Mar 14, 1994 6 km ENE of Rizo de Oro, Mexico M6.9 92 km
Jun 14, 2017 2 km SSW of San Pablo, Guatemala M6.9 70 km
Sep 3, 1993 38 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.8 75 km
Feb 1, 2019 5 km SW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.7 58 km
Nov 11, 2012 32 km SW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.5 126 km
Jan 16, 2002 2 km SW of Las Brisas, Mexico M6.4 68 km
Dec 31, 1996 4 km SW of El Ramal (Porvenir), Mexico M6.4 82 km
Sep 7, 2013 7 km ESE of Ignacio López Rayón, Mexico M6.4 82 km
May 12, 2024 28 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico M6.4 86 km
Nov 28, 2001 2 km ESE of El Carmen, Mexico M6.4 70 km
Sep 19, 1993 105 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.4 121 km
Mar 12, 2000 3 km ESE of Plan de Ayala, Mexico M6.3 28 km
May 30, 1992 62 km WSW of Puerto Madero, Mexico M6.3 90 km
Jul 14, 2023 Offshore Chiapas, Mexico M6.3 144 km
Jan 21, 2012 46 km SW of El Arenal, Mexico M6.2 56 km
Dec 4, 2000 104 km SW of El Palmarcito, Mexico M6.1 149 km
May 8, 1999 9 km SSW of Champerico, Guatemala M6.1 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Barbara (2013).

Year Name Category Closest
2013 Barbara Category 1 176 km
1998 Lester Category 2 223 km
1997 Pauline Category 4 296 km
1996 Douglas Category 1 227 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.7 m (9 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2017 S. MEXICO Earthquake 2.7 m 98 141 km
1950 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.2 m - 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Tacana (53 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Tacana Stratovolcano 4,064 m (13,333 ft) 1986 53 km
Santa Maria Stratovolcano 3,745 m (12,287 ft) 2020 122 km
Almolonga Stratovolcano 3,173 m (10,410 ft) 1818 123 km
Toliman Stratovolcano(es) 3,158 m (10,361 ft) Unknown 164 km
Acatenango Stratovolcano(es) 3,976 m (13,045 ft) 1972 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.7 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.4 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 8.6 in
June 81°F (27°C) 15.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 13.3 in
August 80°F (27°C) 14.8 in
September 80°F (27°C) 18.4 in Wettest
October 80°F (27°C) 10.7 in
November 80°F (27°C) 2.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in Coldest

Cantón Santa Cruz la Unión has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in December to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 87.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (18.4") and January the driest (0.1").

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Radio Stations near Cantón Santa Cruz la Unión

4 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

Farmers Markets in Cantón Santa Cruz la Unión

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Miguel Hidalgo
mercado municipal

Airports Near Cantón Santa Cruz la Unión

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Tapachula International AirportTAPMedium Airport
Aeródromo Erendira-Small Airport
Aeródromo La Base-Small Airport
Algodonera de Tapachula Airport-Small Airport
Buenos Aires 2 Airstrip-Small Airport
Coatepeque AirportCTFSmall Airport
El Hato Airport-Small Airport
El Paraiso Villalobos Airport-Small Airport
El Paso del Aguila Airport-Small Airport
Finca El Alamo Airport-Small Airport
Ingenio de Huixtla Airport-Small Airport
La Providencia de Acapetahua Airport-Small Airport
La Valentina Airport-Small Airport
Los Torres Airport-Small Airport
Malacatán Airport-Small Airport
Marte R. Gomez Airport-Small Airport
Murallas Airport-Small Airport
Santa Teresa Airport-Small Airport
Santo Tomas Airport-Small Airport
Valle de Tapachula Airport-Small 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 Cantón Santa Cruz la Unión

What is the population of Cantón Santa Cruz la Unión?

Cantón Santa Cruz la Unión has a population of 828 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 293.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cantón Santa Cruz la Unión?

Cantón Santa Cruz la Unión has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 83.6 inches.

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