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Cárdenas, Mexico

Tabasco · Mexico

Cárdenas is a mid-size city in Tabasco, Mexico with a population of 91,558. Elevation: 85 ft (26 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

91,558 Population 7,187/sq mi density
85 ft Elevation 26 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
60.0 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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Full City Profile

People

Population91,558
Density7,187/mi²

Economy

Unemployment1.8%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain60.0 in/yr
Sunny Days336/yr
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Population91,558
Population Density7,187 / sq mi
Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Coordinates18.0014°, -93.3756°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceTabasco
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation60.0 inches (1,524 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cárdenas

Cárdenas is a mid-size city in Mexico (Tabasco) with a population of 91,558. The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet (26 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.0 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 23 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.

Income: Cárdenas vs Mexico

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Mexico avg
Establishments (County)23

Business (County)

Restaurants3
Healthcare8
Retail2

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Cárdenas

Cárdenas has an average annual temperature of 26.4°C (80°F). The hottest month is May (31.1°C), the coldest is Jan (22.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2307 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.8°C / 73°F 14.8° / 31.5° 142.6
Feb 23.2°C / 74°F 15° / 32.5° 152.5
Mar 25.4°C / 78°F 17.1° / 35.1° 72.0
Apr 28.7°C / 84°F 19.5° / 40° 27.7
May 31.1°C / 88°F 23.3° / 42° 113.7
Jun 28.8°C / 84°F 23.4° / 38.8° 266.8
Jul 27.8°C / 82°F 23.4° / 34.1° 149.7
Aug 27.8°C / 82°F 23.4° / 34.5° 179.0
Sep 27.4°C / 81°F 23.1° / 34.1° 331.0
Oct 26.2°C / 79°F 20.2° / 33.1° 423.8
Nov 24.5°C / 76°F 17.2° / 31.2° 306.7
Dec 22.9°C / 73°F 14.9° / 31° 141.7
Cárdenas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 336 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 60.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 85 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above Mexico avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation85 ft (26 m)
Area12.7 sq mi (33.0 km²)
Population Density7,187/sq mi
Coordinates18.0014°N, 93.3756°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.0"
58% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 14.06"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

378 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 M7.2 130 km
Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 135 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 130 km
Jan 30, 2019 37 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.4 87 km
Aug 5, 2024 17 km NW of Emiliano Zapata, Mexico M5.4 143 km
Dec 19, 2001 34 km WNW of Raudales Malpaso, Mexico M5.3 89 km
May 25, 2017 21 km SSE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.3 137 km
Jun 11, 2002 19 km N of Niños Héroes, Mexico M5.3 129 km
Apr 25, 1998 27 km SSW of Las Choapas, Mexico M5.2 93 km
May 2, 2014 14 km NNE of Niños Héroes, Mexico M5.1 125 km
Jul 29, 1999 21 km SSW of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.0 143 km
Jan 20, 2011 4 km NNW of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico M5.0 147 km
Jan 25, 2017 9 km E of Hidalgotitlán, Mexico M5.0 128 km
Jun 3, 1996 28 km ESE of Hidalgotitlán, Mexico M4.9 113 km
Sep 26, 2023 10 km W of Niños Héroes, Mexico M4.8 144 km
May 20, 2014 5 km ENE of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico M4.8 148 km
Mar 16, 1998 29 km SSE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M4.8 139 km
Mar 30, 2012 7 km E of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico M4.8 146 km
Mar 4, 2021 27 km WNW of Francisco I. Madero, Mexico M4.8 138 km
Jun 24, 2009 32 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M4.7 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 290 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 267 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 208 km
2011 Nate Category 1 220 km
2010 Karl Category 3 178 km
2007 Dean Category 1 213 km
2005 Stan Category 1 154 km
1995 Roxanne Category 1 258 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 19 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Chichon, El (73 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 73 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 5.7 in
February 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
March 79°F (26°C) 1.7 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 1.8 in
May 85°F (29°C) 3.0 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 8.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 6.7 in
August 83°F (28°C) 8.4 in
September 82°F (28°C) 12.4 in
October 79°F (26°C) 14.1 in Wettest
November 77°F (25°C) 7.7 in
December 74°F (23°C) 5.6 in Coldest

Cárdenas has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 74°F in December to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 79.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.1") and March the driest (1.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Cárdenas

Institution Type Founded Website
Colegio de Postgraduados University
Universidad Popular de La Chontalpa University Visit →

Schools in Cárdenas

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio Latino
Tecnica #10
Federal #02
Primaria Eugenio Amat Moncada
Escuela Primaria Prof. Trinidad Fuentes Adriano
Colegio de Baachilleres de Tabasco #35
CONALEP 052
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Radio Stations near Cárdenas

33 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
TITÁN 106.3 (Villahermosa) - 106.3 FM - XHRVI-FM - PUBLILUM (PubliLu Medios) - Villahermosa, Tabasco 106.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
LA KEBUENA 89.3 (Villahermosa) - 89.3 FM - XHQQQ-FM - Radio Núcleo - Villahermosa, Tabasco 89.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
YA! FM (Villahermosa) - 95.7 FM - XHTAB-FM - Grupo Pazos - Villahermosa, Tabasco américa, contemporary hits AAC+ 128 kbps
XEVA (Villahermosa) - 91.7 FM - XHVA-FM - Grupo Pazos - Villahermosa, Tabasco 91.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
104.1 XEVT (Villahermosa) - 104.1 FM - XHVT-FM - Telereportaje/XEVT - Villahermosa, Tabasco 104.1 fm, américa MP3 24 kbps
Radio Emisor Contenido con Calidad MÚSICA CLÁSICA MEXICANA TABASCO boleros mexicanos, musica clasica en español MP3 128 kbps
Radio Futurama (Villahermosa) - 93.7 FM - XHZQ-FM - Villahermosa, Tabasco 93.7 fm, américa MP3
Oreja FM (Villahermosa) - 99.1 FM - XHVHT-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Villahermosa, Tabasco 99.1 fm, américa MP3
W RADIO 740 (Villahermosa) - 740 AM - XEKV-AM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Villahermosa, Tabasco 740 am, 88.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
VOX Radio Hits (Villahermosa) - 97.3 FM - XHVB-FM - Radio Núcleo - Villahermosa, Tabasco 97.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
EXTREMO FM 97.3 (Villahermosa) - 97.3 FM - XHVB-FM - Radio Núcleo - Villahermosa, Tabasco 97.3 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
XEVT 104.1 FM - XHVT, Telereportaje, FM 104.1, Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico cronicas, en vivo MP3 24 kbps
La Rancherita 99.1 (Villahermosa) - 99.1 FM - XHVHT-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Villahermosa, Tabasco 99.1 fm, américa MP3
LA CAMPERA 92.9 (Jiménez) - 92.9 FM - XHJZ-FM - VMedia Comunicaciones - Jiménez, Chihuahua banda, chihuahua MP3
VOX FM Radio Hits 96.5 (Villahermosa) - 96.5 FM - XHOP-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Villahermosa, Tabasco 2000s, 90s MP3 128 kbps
XEVT 104.1 (Villahermosa) - 104.1 FM - XHVT-FM - Telereportaje/XEVT - Villahermosa, Tabasco 104.1 fm, américa MP3 24 kbps
Titán (Villahermosa) - 106.3 FM - XHRVI-FM - PubliLu Medios - Villahermosa, Tabasco 106.3 fm, banda MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 101.5 (Villahermosa) - 101.5 FM - XHEPAR - Radio Núcleo - Villahermosa, Tabasco 101.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Radio Cañón (Villahermosa) - 96.5 FM - XHOP-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Villahermosa, Tabasco 96.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Tu Radio Inteligente Sonando en tu Corazón Desde El Sureste Mexicano Tabasco conocimiento, denuncia MP3 320 kbps
YA! FM 95.7 (Villahermosa) - 95.7 FM - XHTAB-FM - Grupo Pazos - Villahermosa, Tabasco 95.7 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio UJAT (Villahermosa) - 96.1 FM - XHCPEK-FM - UJAT (Universidad Juárez Autónoma de Tabasco) - Villahermosa, Tabasco 96.1 fm, américa MP3 320 kbps
W RADIO 88.5 (Villahermosa) - 88.5 FM - XHKV-FM - Grupo Radio Cañon - Villahermosa, Tabasco 740 am, 88.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
RADIO CAÑÓN 96.5 (Villahermosa) - 96.5 FM - XHOP-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Villahermosa, Tabasco 96.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Mega 94.9 FM latin music, pop music MP3 128 kbps
W RADIO 88.5 (Villahermosa) - 88.5 FM - XHKV-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Villahermosa, Tabasco. 740 am, 88.5 fm MP3 128 kbps
La Poderosa (Villahermosa) - 92.5 FM - XHTR-FM - Grupo AS Comunicación - Villahermosa, Tabasco 92.5 fm, banda MP3
XEVA 91.7 (Villahermosa) - 91.7 FM - XHVA-FM - Grupo Pazos - Villahermosa, Tabasco 91.7 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Radio de Tabasco 1230 AM boleros, musica tropical MP3 128 kbps
LOS40 Villahermosa - 101.5 FM - XHEPAR - Radio Núcleo - Villahermosa, Tabasco 101.5 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
La Q (Villahermosa) - 90.1 FM - XHSAT-FM - Grupo Radio Cañón - Villahermosa, Tabasco 90.1 fm, américa MP3 128 kbps
Mega FM (Villahermosa) - 94.9 FM - XHTVH-FM - CORAT (Comisión de Radio y Televisión de Tabasco) - Villahermosa, Tabasco 94.9 fm, comisión de radio y televisión de tabasco MP3 128 kbps
Radio Mexicana (Villahermosa) - 98.3 FM - XHLI-FM - Valanci Media Group - Villahermosa, Tabasco 98.3 fm, américa AAC

Museums in Cárdenas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Comunitario de la Virgen de Cupilco
Museo de historia
Museo y Galería de Arte de los hombre Ilustres

Farmers Markets in Cárdenas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Francisco Trujillo Gurria
Mercado Manuel Sanchez Mármol

Hotels in Cárdenas

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Conti
Hotel Del VIAJERO
Hotel Ruiz
Real San Luis
relax hotelito

Restaurants in Cárdenas

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comedor del Viajero
La fondita

Cafes in Cárdenas

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Cabaña

Monuments in Cárdenas

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Monumento a los Heroes de la revolucion Mexicana

Clinics in Cárdenas

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cediclim
Clínica del Carmen

Bus Stations in Cárdenas

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Central Camionera de Cárdenas
TACAR
TERMINAL DE BUS ATPC

Gas Stations in Cárdenas

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

G500
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex
Pemex
Servifacil

Banks in Cárdenas

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banamex
Banco Bienestar
BBVA México
Inbursa

Shopping Malls in Cárdenas

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Plaza Aqua
Plaza Crystal

Stadiums & Teams in Cárdenas

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cárdenas

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Carlos Rovirosa Pérez International AirportVSALarge Airport
Acuagranjas AirportSmall Airport
Campo David AirportSmall Airport
Cucuyulapa AirportSmall Airport
El Blanquillo AirportSmall Airport
Jorge Efrain AirportSmall Airport
La Concordia AirportSmall Airport
La Florida AirportSmall Airport
La Giralda AirportSmall Airport
La Pista AirportSmall Airport
La Unión AirstripSmall Airport
Monterrey AirportSmall Airport
Nicolas Bravo AirportSmall Airport
Pista LeoSmall Airport
Rancho Joali AirportSmall Airport
Rancho San Jose AirportSmall Airport
Rancho San Jose de Pedrero AirportSmall Airport
San António AirportSmall Airport
San Carlos AirportSmall Airport
San Fernando AirstripSmall Airport
San Jose Produce AirportSmall Airport
Santa Rosalia AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Cárdenas

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
DHL
Estafeta

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cárdenas

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla San Judas Tadeo
Casa del alfarero
Ermita virgen de guadalupe
Iglesia adventista del Septimo dia
Iglesia Apostólica de la fe en cristo jesus
Iglesia El Espiritu Santo
Jesus el Buen Pastor
La luz del mundo
Parroquia nuestra señora del carmen
Parroquia San Antonio de Padua
Puerta de salvacion

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mexico_City

Around Cárdenas

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 13
Hospitals 3
Pharmacies 5
Restaurants 3
Cafes 1
Supermarkets 2
Banks 4
Museums 1
Hotels 5
Parks 13
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 15

🇲🇽 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 Cárdenas

What is the population of Cárdenas?

Cárdenas has a population of 91,558 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 7,187 people per square mile, spread across 12.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cárdenas?

Cárdenas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 336 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 60.0 inches.

How is the job market in Cárdenas?

The job market in Cárdenas is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. There are 23 business establishments in the area, including 3 restaurants and food service locations.

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